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November 28, 2023

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November 28, 2023

Munich: Eurowings operates the first Lapland charter flight

Amely Mizzi 28 November 2023 12:33

On behalf of PAS Polar Air Shuttle GmbH, two weekly charter flights have been operated between Munich and Arvidsjaur since November 27, 2023. The operating carrier is Eurowings. The route is to be served on Mondays and Fridays. Between January 31 and March 6, 2024, flights will also be operated on Wednesdays. In January and February 2024, passengers can fly on to Kittilä in Finland via Arvidsjaur on Mondays. The return flight from Kittilä with a change in Arvidsjaur takes place every Friday. In Lapland, travelers can expect a breathtaking natural backdrop with crystal-clear lakes, majestic mountains and untouched forests that transform into a picturesque snowy landscape in winter. The highlights of a stay in Lapland include the fascinating Northern Lights, reindeer herding and winter activities such as dog sledding and snowmobile tours. The charter company PAS Polar Air Shuttle GmbH is a subsidiary of PAS Aviation Holding. According to their own information, they operate as follows: “The PAS Aviation Group is a specialist in aviation employment. The company's headquarters are in Switzerland, with the group's local companies operating throughout Europe. Founded in 1997, the PAS Aviation Group celebrated its 2023th anniversary in 25.”

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UAE National Day: Emirates serves specialties

Amely Mizzi 28 November 2023 12:01

To mark the 52nd National Day of the United Arab Emirates, which will be celebrated on December 2, 2023, Emirates Airline will serve some specialties on board. There will also be a special offer in the lounges in Dubai. The National Day of the United Arab Emirates will be celebrated on December 2 to mark the unification of the seven emirates. Emirates customers in all classes flying from Dubai will receive an Emirati-inspired sweet treat in a mini gift box, while the aircraft interior will be illuminated in the colors of the UAE flag. First and Business Class customers will enjoy a date cake with vanilla cream and a saffron profiterole, while Premium Economy and Economy customers will receive gers ogaily, a mini cake with saffron, cardamom and rose water. At Emirates First Class lounges in Dubai, customers can enjoy traditional Emirati chicken machbous followed by a range of tempting desserts including Karak Profiteroles, Umm Ali Spheres, Lommie Kabeese Cheesecake and Emirati Luqaimat served with date syrup and pistachio sauce accompanied by the Al Qahwa-Tini mocktail made of coffee, date syrup and pistachio powder. At Business Class lounges, Emirati-style lamb ouzi with mint raitha and dakkus and Emirati chicken machbous are served accompanied by the Al Shay Butuqal mocktail, a blend of rose and vanilla tea, orange and elderflower. Delicious treats include Arabic coffee pastries, profiteroles with loomi and roses, Gers Ogaily cardamom sesame financiers and Gahwa burnt chocolate tarts. First and Business Class lounge customers can also enjoy a refreshing ice cream from the Emirates ice cream van, which is homemade in Halwa and Arabic coffee flavours.

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Arrested: Woman entered security area with fake boarding pass

Jan Gruber 28 November 2023 11:36

According to a statement from the local police, a security glitch occurred at the Indian airport in Bengaluru. A woman was able to gain access to the security area using a fake boarding pass. The woman was arrested. According to the police report, the woman's boyfriend had boarded a flight. She was determined to accompany him to boarding and is said to have forged a boarding pass in order to gain illegal access to the security area. For reasons that have not yet been clarified, she managed to pass the security check and accompany the man to the gate. But then she made a blatant mistake: after her boyfriend had boarded, she went back to the security check and explained that she had to leave the security area again because she had previously lost or forgotten her laptop. This made the officers suspicious and they explained to her that she first had to cancel her ticket with the airline. To do this, they accompanied her to a machine where she could check out. But the boarding pass was not recognized there because it was not genuine. The security guards then called the police. They then arrested the woman, who is now facing charges such as forgery, fraud and forgery for the purpose of fraud. The local public prosecutor's office has yet to decide whether she will also be accused of interfering with aviation security. In any case, no objects were found on the woman that could have been dangerous in any way.

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Marriott with two other hotels in Vienna

Jan Gruber 28 November 2023 11:32

Marriott has two other hotels in Vienna. The Moxy Vienna CIty East and the Residence Inn Vienna City East have opened. Both hotels are located near the Erdberg U3 station. The company explains that the roof has been fitted with solar panels to ensure greater sustainability. The Moxy has 2023 rooms and the Residence has 43 apartments. In addition, guests will be able to have groceries delivered to their rooms without any delivery charges.

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Round trips: Meier's world travel launches concierge service

Amely Mizzi 28 November 2023 11:10

In summer 2024, DER Touristik will be offering a so-called concierge service for round trips under the Meiers Weltreisen tour operator brand. This is intended to support passengers on site. For example, travelers to South Africa will be picked up at the airport and assisted in picking up their rental car. It will also be possible to spontaneously book tickets and excursions using the new service. The planned service is currently still in the rollout phase and is not yet visible in all offers. It is an extra that incurs an additional charge.

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MH370: Compensation process has begun in China

Amely Mizzi 28 November 2023 10:36

On March 8, 2014, Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 disappeared from radar en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. It is highly likely that the Boeing 777 crashed, but to this day no one knows where or why. In the People's Republic of China, victims have now begun legal proceedings. They are suing for compensation for the loss of relatives. Various insurance companies have made high demands. The trial is also attracting a lot of attention outside of China, as the cause of the accident is still unknown. No usable wreckage has ever been found. Of the 239 passengers on board MH370, 153 were Chinese citizens. Many are suing Boeing, the airline Malaysia Airlines and the insurance companies involved for compensation. Rolls Royce and the Allianz Group are also on the list of defendants. According to information from the Reuters news agency, the claims that have been made in court and are now being negotiated are said to be between 1,4 and 11,2 million US dollars per deceased person. There is talk that the cases of around 50 plaintiffs will be negotiated first.

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For Rhomberg Reisen: Avanti Air flies charter flights from Friedrichshafen

Amely Mizzi 28 November 2023 10:06

The tour operator Rhomberg Reisen will also be offering charter flights from Friedrichshafen in the 2024 summer flight schedule, which will be operated by Avanti Air with a de Havilland Dash 8-400. From April 28, 2024, flights to Calvi will be available every Sunday. This destination will also be available from Memmingen, Innsbruck, Vienna, Salzburg, Graz and Altenrhein. Depending on the airport, Avanti Air, Peoples and/or other airlines will fly. From May 11, 2024, Rhomberg Reisen will also be offering charter flights to Preveza from Friedrichshafen. These will also be operated with Avanti Air aircraft.

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Guernsey: Aurigny fleets out only jet

Amely Mizzi 28 November 2023 09:35

Aurigny, the regional airline based on the Channel Island of Guernsey, is to withdraw from operating jets. In future, the airline will once again operate purely turboprop aircraft. The carrier currently has a single Embraer 195, the G-NSEY. This is mainly used between London Gatwick and Guernsey. On this route, the airline plans to fly with ATR72-600s in the future. A buyer is being sought for the regional jet. The proceeds will also be used to expand the fleet. Aurigny Air Services has announced that it plans to add two additional ATR72-600s to its fleet. These are said to be leased aircraft. In 2014, the Embraer 195 that the carrier now wants to get rid of was added to its fleet. The fleet also includes two Dornier 228s. The company believes that the ATR72-600 is better suited to the business area in which it operates. It is emphasized that reliability would be higher and that costs would be reduced due to lower fuel consumption. Weight is also said to play a role, as take-off and landing fees would be lower with the turboprop.

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Air Asia Malaysia begins Perth flights

Amely Mizzi 28 November 2023 09:05

Low-cost airline Air Asia Malaysia intends to operate a non-stop connection between Kuala Lumpur and Perth from March 11, 2024. This will be available to complement the offering of sister airline Air Asia X. “We are very pleased to announce our first route to Australia operated by AirAsia Malaysia (AK). It complements the daily medium-haul flights between Perth and Kuala Lumpur currently operated by our partner airline AirAsia X (AAX). We also seamlessly complement AAX's fly-thru connections from numerous medium-haul destinations, including Australia, to ASEAN and beyond. With new aircraft models capable of flying beyond the usual four-hour radius, this expanded range facilitates expanded connections between destinations and opens up new opportunities. “With the addition of new A321neo aircraft to AirAsia Malaysia’s fleet, which also have a longer range, we are now able to operate these connections to Australia,” said Air Asia Malaysia CEO Riad Asmat.

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AUA customer service under constant criticism: What's behind it?

Jan Gruber 28 November 2023 08:39

In recent months, Austrian Airlines has repeatedly made it into relevant consumer protection programs and into the headlines of major mass media when passengers have made some serious allegations about the carrier's behavior in the event of flight irregularities. Officially, AUA always speaks of isolated cases. Allegations from passengers are "strongly rejected". Quite a few passengers are under the false impression that the price they paid for their ticket has something to do with the care they receive in the event of delays and/or cancellations. The motto: It's better to pay a little more and if something goes wrong, they will be better looked after. This makes it all the more annoying when the case then occurs and the airline from which you buy the expensive ticket does not care about anything for the person concerned. At least that is how angry passengers feel. The number of cases in which Austrian Airlines passengers report that no one has taken care of their passenger rights claims in the event of significant delays and/or cancellations is increasing. Most of the time it is because no one on site feels responsible for drinks and snacks and/or rebooking. It also happens again and again that flights are cancelled in the evening and, contrary to passenger rights, no hotel rooms are made available. This is actually an obligation that AUA must comply with, but if there is no information at all from ground handling or the hotline, then you should pay yourself and then submit it via the homepage. “Maybe” there would then be

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