Millions of people in Germany faced severe disruptions and inconvenience as a result of the 24-hour walkout called by the Verdi trade union and railway and transport union EVG. The airports, train, and bus stations were all at a standstill, and the two largest airports in the country, Munich and Frankfurt, had to halt their flights. Long-distance rail services were cancelled too. The workers, wearing red high-visibility jackets, protested in empty Munich train stations while blowing horns and whistles. They are calling for higher wages as the inflation rate reached 9.3% in February. Central banks have resorted to a series of interest rate increases to offset inflationary pressures. The Verdi and EVG unions are asking for a 10.5% and 12% increase in wages, respectively. According to the Deutsche Bahn spokesperson, millions of passengers are suffering due to the excessive and exaggerated walkout. The country's airport association estimates that approximately 380,000 air travellers will be affected by the strike on Monday. This strike is believed to be one of the largest in Germany in decades, impacting not just the transport sector but the whole country, as the cost of living continues to rise.