New German strike round snarls rail, air traffic

Europe's top economy has been troubled by industrial action for months as workers and management across numerous sectors wrestle over terms amid high inflation and weak business activity.

A flight information display informs passengers about cancelled flights at Frankfurt Airport, Frankfurt am Main, western Germany on February 20, 2024, during a strike action by ground crews, services staff and security personnel. Passengers in Germany faced new travel disruption March 7, 2024 amid walkouts across the rail network and airports to back demands for higher wages. (AFP)