Germany: Travellers get used to unfinished Berlin airport

Having seen numerous delays, Berlin's new airport is scheduled to open in Oct 2020. But even that deadline is now being questioned. The German Transport Ministry has demanded assurances that the unfinished Berlin-Brandenburg International Airport can really open in October 2020, as announced by the operators. But who's willing to give such assurances without caveats? Not even BER CE Engelbert Lütke Daldrup is sure anymore. Berlin’s new aviation hub is to eventually replace Tegel Airport in the city centre and Schönefeld Airport on the outskirts, right beside where the new one is located. BER was initially scheduled to open in Oct 2011, only to be shut down over a potential fire hazard. Only last week, German media reports suggested that a large amount of non-metal wall plugs might need to be replaced, casting doubts over whether or not the airport will open in 2020. <br/>