Berlin’s new airport opens nine years behind schedule

Berlin’s repeatedly delayed new airport finally opened on Saturday with an easyJet flight. The UK’s largest airline was greeted by a water salute after touching down at Berlin Brandenburg Willy Brandt Airport (BER), which was initially planned to open in 2011. The Airbus A320neo was due to land simultaneously with a flight operated by German flag carrier Lufthansa, but poor visibility resulted in the planes landing separately. EasyJet will operate BER’s first commercial departure with...