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Czech travelers speculate on last-minute deals

Amely Mizzi 8 May 2024 10:32

Travel sales in the first four months of the year remain stable compared to last year, but this is not due to a lack of interest in travel. Data shows that many customers have decided to wait for last-minute deals that allow them to save up to 60% on summer holidays. This trend shows how the shopping behavior of Czech travelers is changing, waiting to get cheaper prices. The average cost of travel from January to April 2024 is around CZK 51.000, which is the same as last year. Travel agencies have significantly expanded their travel offer, which has doubled. This growth is supported by the expansion of dates, the range of departure airports and destinations, which indicates the dynamism of the market and the entry of new tour operators into the Czech market in the last two years. The most popular destinations continue to include Egypt, Turkey, Spain, Greece, Tunisia, Bulgaria, Italy, Cape Verde and Croatia, with Turkey overtaking Spain this year. The leading resorts are Marsa Alam, Hurghada, Alanya, Side, Dubai, Santa Maria in Cape Verde and Hammamet in Tunisia. There is a high demand for air travel in three to four-star hotels with all-inclusive meals, with particular interest in hotels with water parks and children's clubs. Martina Hrnčířová, Sales Manager at Student Agency Travel, comments: "One of the newest options are direct flights from Prague to Mexico, Bahrain and Cuba, and from Brno to Mauritius, which are planned for autumn this year." News also includes discounts for children. Travel agencies are continuously expanding their offer of

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Till Streichert becomes Lufthansa's chief financial officer

Amely Mizzi 8 May 2024 10:01

The Supervisory Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG has appointed Till Streichert to the company's Executive Board, and he will take over the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) from September 15, 2024. His contract runs until September 14, 2027. Following the departure of Remco Steenbergen on May 7 of this year, Executive Board member Michael Niggemann will temporarily take over the duties of CFO. From mid-September, Till Streichert will be responsible for Controlling and Risk Management, Corporate Finance, Accounting and Balance Sheets, Investor Relations, Taxes, Financial Services and Mergers & Acquisitions in the Finance Department. Karl-Ludwig Kley, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG, emphasizes: "With Till Streichert, we are gaining an internationally experienced and renowned financial expert as the new CFO for the Lufthansa Group. He brings excellent financial expertise from various companies and industries and has also impressed the Supervisory Board with his personality." Till Streichert is currently CFO of the Amadeus IT Group based in Madrid, Spain. In his career spanning over 20 years, he has worked in various global leadership and financial management positions, including at T-Mobile UK, Boston Consulting Group, Vodafone Romania and Vodacom South Africa. Streichert, who holds a PhD in philosophy and a master's degree in political science and philosophy from Leibniz University Hannover, completed the Executive Program at Singularity University in Mountain View, California (USA) in 2018. He is 50 years old, married and has a daughter. Carsten Spohr, CEO of Deutsche Lufthansa AG, is optimistic about Streichert's contribution to the executive team and highlights the challenges facing the company.

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Winter 2024/2025: Edelweiss expands flights to Norway and Finland

Jan Gruber 8 May 2024 09:36

Edelweiss is expanding its flight offering for the 2024/2025 winter schedule and is offering new destinations in Finnish Lapland from mid-December to the end of March. Kuusamo and Ivalo will be served for the first time, with Kuusamo being served on Fridays and Ivalo twice a week, on Tuesdays and Fridays. In addition, scheduled flights to Kittilä and Rovaniemi will be offered for the first time, with both destinations being served twice a week. In addition, Edelweiss will continue to operate charter flights to Kittilä and Rovaniemi every Saturday on behalf of Kontiki Reisen. Norway fans can also look forward to the new winter schedule, with flights to Evenes available every Saturday from mid-December to the end of March. Evenes serves as a starting point for exploring the Lofoten Islands, but the city of Narvik and the Vesterålen are also attractive destinations in this region. With a total of six destinations, Edelweiss offers a comprehensive portfolio in northern Scandinavia, which can be booked from May 9, 2024.

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China Airlines with new Moschino travel kits

Amely Mizzi 8 May 2024 09:07

Taiwan-based China Airlines has entered into a cross-industry partnership with luxury fashion brand Moschino to introduce a new in-flight travel kit. Infused with China Airlines' environmental protection philosophy, the kit will inject a dose of youthfulness and vitality into the cabin. The airline's exclusive fashion piece for travelers is gradually becoming a feature of Premium Business Class on long-haul routes. The new Moschino in-flight travel kit is the brand's first cross-industry partnership with an airline and is set to make a big splash. Combining utility with style, the jointly developed travel kit is available in four classic colors, with the first launch including the soft "French Blue" and elegant "Sophisticated Dark Grey" shades. The travel kits will be provided to passengers in Premium Business Class on round-trip flights to Taiwan. The kits also come with an exclusive luggage tag to add glamour to every moment of the journey. In an innovative collaboration, China Airlines also announces a partnership with renowned Canadian outdoor brand Roots, a collaboration that reflects a shared commitment to sustainability and passion for nature. This partnership marks the launch of an exclusive travel kit for Premium Economy Class passengers on long-haul flights, inspired by Roots' iconic cabin design. The classic combination of red, white and grey is reminiscent of warm and cozy gatherings by the fireplace with family and friends. Passengers can enjoy the same feeling of security and ease when flying with China Airlines. The all-new co-branded travel kit includes a hand-picked selection of popular items such as skin care products, lip balm and hair care products from MOROCCANOIL. Depending on the

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Haute Aviation launches with an Austrian branch

Amely Mizzi 8 May 2024 08:30

With Salzburg-based Haute Aviation GmbH, another on-demand aviation company with Austrian certificates has been launched. The company was recently granted AOC and operating license. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Swiss company Haute Aviation AG AG. This is another provider from the Swiss Confederation after Sparfell and Zimex to set up an Austrian branch. Haute Aviation AG, a Swiss company based in Zurich, has established itself as a major player in the aviation industry in recent years. Founded in 100, the company quickly built a reputation as a provider of high-quality aviation solutions for demanding customers worldwide. Haute Aviation offers a wide range of services including aircraft charter, aircraft management, aircraft sales and purchase advice, and aircraft maintenance and operations. The company serves a wide variety of customers, including companies, private individuals, governments and government organizations. The company has partnerships with leading aviation companies worldwide to offer its customers access to an extensive network of aircraft and services. These partnerships enable Haute Aviation to meet even the most demanding requirements and offer the highest level of flexibility and convenience. One aircraft is currently registered at the new Austrian AOC. This aircraft has the registration OE-GTA and was previously registered in Switzerland to the parent company as HB-VAJ. It is an Embraer Phenom 2008 business jet. Numerous business jet operators are based in Austria In Austria, the use of business jets is enjoying growing popularity as companies and private individuals increasingly recognize the advantages of private flights for business trips or personal purposes. Business Jet Operators

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Charter: Korean Air takes on Seoul-Lisbon

Amely Mizzi 8 May 2024 08:07

Korean Air will operate three weekly charter flights between Seoul/Incheon and Lisbon from September 11 to October 25, 2024. The airline will operate a total of 20 round-trip flights on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays with its Boeing 787-9 fleet. These planned charter flights will be the only nonstop connections between Northeast Asia and Lisbon. Previously, travelers had to transfer in neighboring countries such as France and Spain or travel overland upon arrival in Europe. The new direct flights simplify travel and make visits to Lisbon and the surrounding region more convenient. Lisbon is a popular destination for travelers from Korea as the city offers an attractive combination of historical and modern attractions, including beautiful beaches and numerous UNESCO World Heritage sites. The city is frequently profiled in various Korean media and is a popular destination for backpackers and honeymooners.

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Bonza bankruptcy: Financial situation has probably been tense for some time

Amely Mizzi 8 May 2024 07:36

The receivers of insolvent Australian low-cost carrier Bonza will hold the first meeting of creditors in Sydney on May 10, 2024, as details emerge about the airline's turbulent state before its collapse on April 30, 2024. Law firm Hall Chadwick will hold the first meeting to inform the as yet unknown number of creditors and allow them, under the Australian Corporations Act, to decide whether to appoint an audit committee and/or remove the current administrators and replace them with new ones. Hall Chadwick also said its fees would be between A$250.000 and A$350.000 by the time of the meeting. Bonza was forced to cease operations after aircraft leasing manager AIP Capital removed flight operating manuals from the airline's four B29 Max 2024s on the evening of April 737, 8. Two aircraft were located at Sunshine Coast, one at Gold Coast Coolangatta and one at Melbourne Tullamarine. They have remained grounded at those locations since then. Additionally, a B737 Max 8 leased from Flair Airlines is located at Sunshine Coast. It has emerged that Bonza's directors defaulted on demands for payment on 17 April 2024 and there are reports that the airline stopped paying its bills, including aircraft lease payments, in February 2024. Bonza continued to sell tickets until the time the aircraft were seized, raising questions about acting in insolvency, which exposes the directors to civil and criminal liability, including jail time. In the same week that Bonza went bust,

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Jankovec criticizes Letta report: “A missed opportunity for aviation”

Amely Mizzi 8 May 2024 07:04

The high-level report on the future of the EU's single market, prepared by former Italian Prime Minister Enrico Letta and presented last month, aims to provide strategic guidance for the future of the EU, ahead of the start of the new 5-year political cycle with the upcoming European Parliament elections and the appointment of a new European Commission. On 3 May, Olivier Jankovec, Director General of ACI EUROPE, shared his perspective on the report. Titled "The Letta Report & Aviation: A Missed Opportunity", Jankovec's commentary supports the report's ambitions and many of its recommendations to deepen the EU's single market - but laments that the report only talks about "simplifying air transport" and leaves the sector's key challenges largely unaddressed. Jankovec raised significant concerns that the Letta Report addresses the challenge of decarbonising aviation solely through reforming air traffic management and connecting all European capitals through high-speed rail. In his contribution, Jankovec wrote: “The report says nothing about the key issue of producing and providing affordable sustainable aviation fuels across the airport network; nothing about how to support the development and deployment of zero-emission aircraft (…); nothing about the need to include aviation and airports in energy transition policies (…); and also nothing about how to finance the green transformation of aviation. The silence of the Letta report on all these issues is difficult to understand, as addressing them will be crucial to maintaining the socio-economic benefits of aviation and in particular cohesion. If anything, they show that the internal market really needs a transformation of EU aviation,

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San Francisco: A321neo damaged by passenger bridge

Amely Mizzi 8 May 2024 06:32

A Hawaiian Airlines Airbus A321neo sustained damage to its door when a jet bridge collapsed at San Francisco International Airport. The event was first reported by A Fly Guy's Cabin Crew Lounge, a social media page with over 1 million followers, mostly from the aviation industry. According to the post, the aircraft, registered N216HA, had arrived on Maui on May 2, 2024, as flight HA42 from Kahului Airport. The jet bridge, marked A1, collapsed after all passengers had deplaned from the aircraft, and no injuries were reported. However, the aircraft's L1 door, where the jet bridge was attached, sustained significant damage, forcing the airline to cancel the aircraft's return flight, HA41, back to Kahului Airport the following day. As of last update, the aircraft was still at San Francisco Airport and is likely under repair.

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May holidays: Basel expects a high number of passengers

Amely Mizzi 8 May 2024 06:08

Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport is expected to experience significantly increased passenger volumes over the upcoming Ascension and Pentecost weekends. This may result in longer waiting times at checkpoints, both when leaving and entering the country. For this reason, arriving early, at least two hours before departure, is strongly recommended. It is recommended to check the entry requirements of the respective airline and destination country before departure to ensure a smooth journey. Online check-in can also save time if offered by the airline. Parking spaces are limited, so it is advisable to reserve parking spaces in advance or allow enough time for parking. Traveling by public transport is generally recommended. To minimize waiting times at the airport, passengers should have their documents ready for check-in and passport control. It is also advisable to find out in advance about compliance with security regulations regarding baggage to ensure a smooth security check. The expected increase in passenger volume represents a challenge that all partners on the airport platform must face. Nevertheless, every effort is being made to provide travelers with a pleasant passenger experience.

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