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Berlin's Airport Saga: Delays and Ironies

This chapter explores the troubled history behind the opening of Berlin's new airport, detailing significant construction failures and legal disputes that led to extensive delays. It also examines the ironic timing of the airport's inauguration during a dramatic downturn in air travel due to COVID-19, raising concerns about its financial viability and potential burden on taxpayers.

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