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Germany border control questioned me on exit after using a French visa

Had a French Schengen visa, single entry, 15 days max. I spent 1 day in France and 13 days in Germany. When I exited from Germany, the officer questioned me about it and typed notes into his system. He told me I should apply through Germany next time. Now I’m a bit worried. Does...

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2month ago

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Hotel in Germany gave every guest what’s basically a master key… what would you do?

Staying at a hotel in Germany over New Year’s and something pretty alarming came up. We booked two rooms. Front desk said they couldn’t make extra key cards due to a system issue. A couple days later I realized our cards could open both of our rooms, which I assumed was because...

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2month ago

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First Europe trip and I stressed way too much about train luggage

Just got back from a 15 day trip through Germany and nearby cities and wanted to share this for anyone else overthinking train luggage like I did. We flew into Munich and took trains to Zurich, Strasbourg, Stuttgart, then back to Munich. We each brought a large suitcase right...

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2month ago

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Strange question about Aussie-German 90/1/90 rule, anyone actually done this?

I’ve been trying to wrap my head around this Aussie-German bilateral thing where you can apparently leave the Schengen zone and come back straight away as a tourist for another 90 days. Like, if you leave on day 89 and re-enter on day 90, does that reset to day 1 or count as...

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3month ago

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Lufthansa Loses Skiplagging Lawsuit In German High Court, Changes CoC loyaltylobby.com

Lufthansa has lost a skiplagging-related lawsuit in Germany’s high court, a decision that could have wider implications for airline ticket rules. Following the ruling, Lufthansa updated its Conditions of Carriage to better reflect what it can and cannot enforce against...

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4month ago

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Classic BER setup, one lonely row of seats at Gate A01

Snapped this at Gate A01 in BER. Yep, that’s the whole waiting area. No other seats nearby. Gotta love the design choices here.

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5month ago

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Austrian train through Germany without “entering” Germany

Took one of those Austrian trains that goes Salzburg to Kufstein and cuts through Germany to save time. Kind of surreal riding through another country but not technically “entering” it thanks to the treaty that allows nonstop service. German law applies onboard, but fares and...

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6month ago

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Hidden airport gem I discovered while exploring German routes last autumn thelocal.de

This news on listed: the new flights to and from germany in autumn 2025 sparked some travel thoughts. Last year, I was actually flying through Leipzig/Halle Airport, and I still remember watching planes take off while sipping coffee in this cozy corner of the terminal. What...

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6month ago

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This Berlin Travel Package development from Holidaypirates.com has me rethinking itineraries. holidaypirates.com

I've been tracking prices to Berlin for months, and I've noticed the sweet spot for booking is when these 4-star package deals pop up. The current rates are incredibly similar to what I paid last spring, but I had to piece everything together myself which was honestly more...

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6month ago

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Visiting the Berlin bunker site taught me something unexpected about dark tourism npr.org

While reading NPR, I came across 'Hitler's bunker is now just a parking lot. But it's a dark tourism' attraction anyway' and had to share my experience visiting this site in Berlin last month. What struck me most was how ordinary it looks now - just a regular parking lot in the...

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6month ago

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Lufthansa faces possible pilot strike after pension talks fail reuters.com

Germany’s VC pilots' union is calling for a strike vote at Lufthansa after pension negotiations with management collapsed, according to a statement on September 3, 2025. The airline expressed willingness to resolve the dispute through continued dialogue but declined to comment...

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7month ago

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United Airlines 108 pilot declares mayday, makes emergency landing at Washington Dulles airport, was bound for Munich, Germany - ABC7 Los Angeles abc7.com

United Airlines Flight 108 declared a Mayday and made an emergency landing at Dulles after a left engine failure en route to Munich. Thankfully, everyone got off safely with no injuries. How often do you think incidents like this affect passenger confidence?

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8month ago

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Lufthansa Cargo is the first airline to join the Silicon Saxony high-tech network mynewsdesk.com

Lufthansa Cargo has become the first airline to join the Silicon Saxony high-tech network in Germany, aiming to collaborate closely with over 600 semiconductor, microelectronics, and IT companies in the region. By contributing its specialized air freight expertise—especially for...

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8month ago

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Eurowings and SunExpress: codeshare heralds warming of Lufthansa-Turkish Airlines relationship? | CAPA - Centre for Aviation | Routes routesonline.com

Eurowings and SunExpress have launched a new codeshare partnership, signaling closer ties between their parent companies, Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines. This collaboration allows Eurowings to place its code on SunExpress flights between Germany and Turkey, boosting connectivity...

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9month ago

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Riding high in Germany on the world’s oldest suspended railway | Germany holidays | The Guardian theguardian.com

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9month ago

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Germans Are Traveling More Than Ever. Here’s Where They’re Going ftnnews.com

It’s always interesting to peek at how different countries travel, and this German market report totally confirms what I’ve noticed on the ground: Germans are serious about their vacations. €83.4 billion spent in 2024 and 80% of the population taking long holidays? That’s some...

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