As Germany emerged from the Covid pandemic, the government decided to get people moving again with an amazing €9-per-month unlimited travel promotion. In June, July and August 2023, it caught the public imagination – and also caused some significant overcrowding as travellers sought to benefit from the best transport deal in European history.
Germany's Munich and Hamburg airports were hit by strikes by public sector union Verdi on Thursday and Friday, with airlines cancelling about 80% of flights in Munich.