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August 20, 2024

Lindsey Stirling: A creative high on her “Duality” tour

Jan Gruber August 20, 2024 18:19

Multi-award-winning violinist and dancer Lindsey Stirling has announced her highly anticipated European and UK tour on May 21, 2024. The tour, which begins in October, marks the culmination of an extraordinary year for Stirling. With her new album ‘Duality’, she is setting new standards in the music scene, bringing her distinctive combination of violin, dance and visual art to the stage. The tour includes 23 dates in Europe, the UK and Ireland, including an exclusive night at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall. In Germany, Stirling will perform in Düsseldorf, Hamburg, Berlin and Frankfurt. In Austria, she will perform at Stadthalle F on October 12, 2024. Lindsey Stirling's new album ‘Duality’ is a profound exploration of inner conflict and the ever-changing nature of identity. The album, released on June 14, 2024, includes a dozen songs that showcase Stirling's musical sophistication and ability to create evocative melodies. The first half of the album is characterized by a grandiose and artfully composed sound, heavily inspired by Celtic music and other global influences. The second half gives way to a bolder and more original form of pop, showcasing Stirling's versatility as an artist. The A-side of the album features tracks such as "Eye Of The Untold Her", an epic piece produced by Mako. Mako is known for his work on the best-selling releases of video game giant Riot Games. Together with Steve Mazzaro, a composer who has worked with Hans Zimmer for world tours, Mako has created a powerful and emotional

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Marabu Airlines launches new routes from Nuremberg

Ermal Muji August 20, 2024 17:55

The Estonian airline Marabu Airlines is planning to start new routes from Nuremberg Airport for the winter season. The start of the new routes is planned for the end of October. The airline Marabu Airlines has confirmed its intention to start selected flights from Nuremberg during the winter season. Specifically, the airline plans to start flights to Fuerteventura and Gran Canaria/Las Palmas, both of which are scheduled to start at the end of October. Both routes are to be served twice a week, reports the Aero Routes portal. The airline Marabu Airlines also flies to Hurghada and Tenerife South and offers three weekly flights on these routes.

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Ryanair announces withdrawal from Germany

Ermal Muji August 20, 2024 17:02

The low-cost airline Ryanair has announced a withdrawal from Germany. The range of services is to be reduced by ten percent. The low-cost airline Ryanair has announced a partial withdrawal from Germany. The airline justifies this by saying that the costs of air traffic in Germany are very high and remaining completely on the German market would be too expensive for the airline. To prevent a withdrawal, Ryanair is demanding a reduction in the recently increased air traffic tax. If this demand is not met, the Irish airline intends to reduce its range of services by 10 percent, reports the Aero.de portal.

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Zurich-Ljubljana: SWISS carries over 50.000 passengers

Ermal Muji August 20, 2024 16:42

The Swiss airline SWISS has significantly increased its numbers on flights to Ljubljana. Compared to the previous year, the airline was able to confirm an increase of over 30 percent. The Swiss airline SWISS has increased its number of flights on the Zurich-Ljubljana route. The airline welcomed 54.907 passengers on this route, which corresponds to an increase of around 33 percent compared to the previous year. In whole numbers, 13.611 more passengers were handled this year, as the portal Ex-Yu Aviation News reports. This development is also reflected in the decision to increase flights in winter. Two daily flights are planned for this year; last winter, the Slovenian capital was served twelve times a week.

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From Hangzhou: Air China flies to Hong Kong again

Ermal Muji August 20, 2024 15:27

The airline Air China is planning to resume flights to Hong Kong. The Hangzhou-Hong Kong route was last served in 2006. The airline Air China is planning to resume flights on the Hangzhou-Hong Kong route. Last served in 2006, the airline plans to start flight operations on September 15th. There will be daily flights to Hong Kong, reports the Aero Routes portal.

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AUA releases Linz-Frankfurt for booking

Jan Gruber August 20, 2024 12:35

Austrian Airlines will again offer direct flights from Linz to Frankfurt from winter 2024/2025. The first flight will depart on October 28, 2024. The route will be served three times a day, with the flight duration being around 1 hour and 40 minutes. An ATR 72-600 aircraft with 72 seats will be used, operated by Austrian Airlines' partner Braathens Regional Airlines. The resumption of this connection offers a direct connection to the Lufthansa hub in Frankfurt, giving passengers from Linz better international connections. The flights can be booked now. The flight times at a glance Route Flight number Flight days Flight time Linz-Frankfurt OS 261 Mon-Sat 06:00 – 07:40 Frankfurt-Linz OS 262 Mon-Sat 08:25 – 09:55 Linz-Frankfurt OS 263 Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun 10:30 – 12:10 Frankfurt-Linz OS 264 Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun 12:45 – 14:15 Linz-Frankfurt OS 265 Wed, ThuSat, Sun 14:20 – 16:00 hrs14:50 – 16:30 hrs Frankfurt-Linz OS 266 Wed, ThuSat, Sun 16:35 – 18:05 hrs17:05 – 18:35 hrs Linz-Frankfurt OS 267 Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, FriSun 18:40 – 20:20 19:10 – 20:50 Frankfurt-Linz OS 268 Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun 21:30 – 23:00

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Brussels Airlines Airbus A319 makes emergency landing in Lyon after bird strike

Amely Mizzi August 20, 2024 11:06

On August 16, 2024, a Brussels Airlines Airbus A319, flight SN3598, was forced to make an emergency landing at Lyon Satolas Airport following a bird strike during departure from Marseille-Provence Airport. The aircraft was en route from Marseille to Brussels when the incident occurred. The pilots immediately informed air traffic control and flew a holding pattern south of Lyon before landing safely at Lyon Airport. After landing, it was found that both of the aircraft's engines were slightly damaged. Brussels Airlines confirmed the incident and stated that the 136 passengers and five crew members were accommodated in nearby hotels. The journey to Brussels is expected to continue on Saturday. The incident resulted in no injuries and a detailed examination of the aircraft is being carried out to rule out further damage.

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Concertgoers at the Ernst Happel Stadium must expect traffic disruptions

Jan Gruber August 20, 2024 10:00

Stadium in the Prater will be the centre of large crowds as the band Coldplay is giving a total of four concerts there. The ÖAMTC is warning of significant traffic disruptions and possible road closures in the area around the stadium. The closures affect Meiereistrasse between Vorgartenstrasse and Pierre-de-Coubertain-Platz and Stadionallee between Lusthausstrasse and the stadium. Due to the expected crowds, a closure of Stadionallee on the evenings of the concerts could also be considered. At the weekend, the Prater passage and adjacent streets are already closed to traffic. The ÖAMTC recommends that concertgoers use the U2 subway line to avoid traffic jams. Delays are expected from the afternoon hours on Handelskai, Engerthstrasse and Vorgartenstrasse as well as on the Südost Tangente (A23). Bathers at the Stadionbad should also expect delays when leaving.

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Vienna Airport increases in the first half of 2024

Amely Mizzi August 20, 2024 09:05

Vienna Airport recorded growth in both passenger numbers and financial indicators in the first half of 2024. With 18,7 million passengers in the Vienna Airport Group and a 14,1% increase in revenue to EUR 488,4 million, the airport is continuing its successful course. July 2024 also brought new records, with the pre-crisis level of 2019 being exceeded for the first time. The positive developments underline the airport's strategic investments and expansion plans, which are strengthening its position as a major hub in Europe. In the period from January to June 2024, the Vienna Airport Group, which includes the airports in Malta and Košice in addition to the Vienna site, welcomed a total of 18.721.110 passengers. This represents an increase of 10,1% compared to the same period last year. At the Vienna site itself, 14.386.331 passengers were handled, an increase of 7,9%. The financial figures reflect this growth: revenue increased by 14,1% to EUR 488,4 million, EBITDA improved by 15,5% to EUR 204,9 million and EBIT increased by 23,2% to EUR 138,7 million. The result for the period increased by 31,1% and reached EUR 108,4 million. These results are due to the positive operating development as well as a clearly positive financial result, which was favored by successful debt relief measures and high interest income. Record month July 2024 exceeds pre-crisis level July 2024 marked another milestone in the history of Vienna Airport. With a total of 4,4 million passengers in the Vienna Airport Group and 3,3 million passengers at the Vienna site, new record levels were reached, even exceeding the pre-crisis level of July 2019. Particularly noteworthy

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Eurowings expands lounge access for HON Circle members

Amely Mizzi August 20, 2024 09:04

Eurowings passengers with the HON Circle frequent flyer status now have access to all First Class and HON Circle lounges of the Lufthansa Group. This innovation, which the Lufthansa subsidiary announced on August 16, 2024, applies to flights with a Eurowings boarding pass valid for the same day. With this measure, Eurowings wants to further increase the comfort and exclusivity for its frequent flyers.

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