The airline Air France will cancel the existing flights to Tokyo Narita from its flight schedule. This affects the flights from Paris CDG. The airline Air France is cancelling the connection between Paris CDG and Tokyo Narita from its flight schedule. The last flight from Paris will take place on October 25th, the last flight from Tokyo on October 26th.
The airline American Airlines has announced that it will no longer serve the Los Angeles-Tampa route. The resumption was planned for December 19. The American airline American Airlines has confirmed the cancellation of the Los Angeles-Tampa route. The route was supposed to be served from December 19, but this plan has now been canceled, according to the portal Aero Routes.
Croatia Airlines has recorded a net loss of EUR 2024 million in the first half of 9,5, mainly due to increased costs due to the transition to the new Airbus A220 fleet and short-term wet leases. These losses contrast with a profit of EUR 1,7 million in the same period last year. Although revenues increased from EUR 112,8 million to EUR 116,3 million, expenses increased by 14% to EUR 125,7 million. Despite the financial challenges, the company is optimistic that the introduction of the A220 fleet will have a positive impact on future business development. Croatia Airlines transported 814.553 passengers in the first half of the year, an increase of 5,3% compared to 2023, but 15,2% below 2019 levels. Average cabin load factor was 62,3%, with international flights seeing a decline while domestic flights achieved higher load factors.
Turkey saw strong growth in tourism in the first half of 2024. A total of 26,1 million guests visited the country, an increase of 13,9 percent year-on-year. Tourism revenue rose 9,3 percent to $23,7 billion. Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy expressed confidence that the annual target of 60 million visitors and $60 billion in revenue would be achieved. Growth was particularly strong from the main source markets of Russia, Germany and the United Kingdom. The number of German tourists rose by nine percent to over 2,5 million. There was also increased interest in the country's cultural attractions; visitor numbers to museums and historical sites rose by twelve percent to 14 million. The most popular sights included Ephesus, the Mevlana Museum, Hierapolis and Pamukkale, and the Cappadocia region.
Lufthansa canceled a planned connecting flight from Larnaca, Cyprus, to Tel Aviv overnight for security reasons. The flight had originally flown from Munich to Larnaca and then continued on to Israel with a new crew. Due to the temporary closure of Iranian airspace and the tense security situation in the Middle East, Lufthansa decided not to operate the flight. The situation in the region has worsened following the killing of two prominent opponents of Israel, which led to threats from Iran. The Lufthansa flight in question had 190 passengers on board, 23 of whom decided to stay in Cyprus instead of flying back to Munich. In another incident, a flight operated by Lufthansa subsidiary Austrian Airlines had to be diverted to Sofia. There are currently no further restrictions on flight operations to Tel Aviv.
On Thursday morning, August 1, 2024, a malfunction in Belgrade Airport's IT system caused significant delays in the processing of passengers at the check-in counters of the national airline Air Serbia. Due to the technical problems, most departures in the morning wave were delayed, some by up to two hours. Although the malfunction has now been resolved, Air Serbia warns of possible further disruptions to the flight schedule throughout the day. These could arise from the necessary rescheduling of slots by European air traffic control, which could lead to additional delays.
United Airlines and Delta Air Lines have announced that they will temporarily suspend their flights to Tel Aviv. Both airlines have cited security concerns as the reason for this move. United Airlines stated that the decision is based on continuous monitoring of the situation and that the resumption of flights will depend on how security conditions develop. The security situation in Israel has been closely monitored for several days. According to reports from the Israeli security service, conditions in the region have worsened, leading to an increased risk assessment for aviation services. Delta Air Lines has announced that it will also monitor the situation and take appropriate measures to ensure the safety of passengers and crew.
The regional association "Holidays on the Farm" in Carinthia has published its new catalog and an accompanying magazine. Under the motto "An ideal world that lasts a while", the catalog with a circulation of 30.000 copies offers a detailed overview of 465 member companies and 218 alpine huts. The innovation is an additional magazine in A3 format, which is intended to accompany guests through the seasons with varied stories and practical tips. According to Edith Sabath Kerschbaumer, managing director of the association, they use the catalog as an important marketing tool to increase the visibility of the offer and reach new target groups. Despite the trend towards digitalization, print products remain of great importance. A recent survey shows that 80% of the landlords surveyed are satisfied with this year's summer season. Demand for autumn 2024 looks stable, with short-term bookings increasing. Guests attach great importance to farming activities and authentic experiences. Sustainability is also becoming more important. The average length of stay has increased to over 7 nights and the proportion of repeat guests remains high. Online bookings are becoming increasingly important, with sales of 2,5 million euros by July 2024. The 465 member establishments offer a total of around 5.200 beds and record around 780.000 overnight stays annually. Guests come from 48 nations, with Germany and Austria being the main sources. The association is able to gain around 20 new member establishments every year and generates added value of over 76 million euros.
On the night of July 31 to August 1, 2024, activists from the "Last Generation" group entered the grounds of Leipzig/Halle Airport without permission. ADV General Manager Ralph Beisel condemned the action as a "criminal and reckless act" and accused the activists of deliberately exploiting the summer break to gain media attention. Beisel emphasized that the airport operators have comprehensive security concepts that worked successfully in this incident. According to Beisel, the intruders were not interested in a meaningful debate about climate protection, as they had rejected offers of discussion. Instead, he described the activists as criminals who were abusing the right of assembly through their actions. The security precautions at the airport, including the alarm and detection systems, effectively averted the danger to employees and the intruders themselves. The police and air traffic control worked together quickly and efficiently to deal with the incident, which, according to Beisel, proves the effectiveness of the security measures.
After vacation, stress often returns quickly, especially due to a high workload and unfinished tasks. The health magazine "Apotheken Umschau" offers helpful tips on how to maintain the feeling of relaxation in the long term. An effective strategy is to name a vacation replacement before you leave or to leave the out-of-office message active in the communication channels for longer. It can also be useful not to go back to work immediately on Monday, but to stay at home for a few days to relax. Leisure activities can also help reduce stress. Instead of following an overloaded schedule, you should try to consciously take time to relax. Small daily breaks, such as a cup of coffee in your favorite armchair, can help make everyday life less stressful. Psychologists also recommend not seeing work as the enemy of vacation, but rather recognizing positive aspects of professional life. A good work-life balance should not only take into account relaxation, but also the positive sides of work.
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