Strikes Disrupt Air and Rail Travel in Germany Amid Wage Disputes

Millions of passengers are affected as workers demand better pay and reduced working hours to cope with inflation.

Airport workers and train drivers in Germany strike to demand higher wages and reduced working hours, causing widespread disruption.
The strikes have led to the cancellation of around 80% of long-distance and regional trains, as well as significant flight cancellations at major airports.
Negotiations between unions and employers, including Deutsche Bahn and Lufthansa, have stalled, with demands for pay raises and shorter working hours unmet.
The German economy is facing challenges, with forecasts indicating a potential recession as GDP contracts.
Future strikes may be called without prior notice, further affecting the country's transport sector and economy.