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September 3, 2024

China Southern Airlines offers free city tours for transit passengers in Guangzhou

Jan Gruber September 3, 2024 14:54

China Southern Airlines, China's largest airline, offers international transit passengers at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport a special service: free city tours of Guangzhou. These tours are available to passengers who have a layover in the city for at least eight hours. The five-hour tour, which starts daily at 7 a.m., offers insights into the rich culture and history of the metropolis, including visits to sights such as the Canton Tower and the Chen Clan Temple Academy. The offer is aimed particularly at passengers from Germany, Austria and Switzerland who are traveling via Guangzhou to destinations in China, Asia, Australia or New Zealand.

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Falkensteiner Michaeler Tourism Group again tops the “Profit” Image Ranking

Amely Mizzi September 3, 2024 11:07

The Falkensteiner Michaeler Tourism Group (FMTG) has once again established itself as a leading company in the “Leisure & Tourism” category in the current “Gewinn” image ranking. For the seventh time in a row, the Falkensteiner brand has achieved first place in this category. The tourism group has also improved in the overall rating of the 100 most popular companies in Austria and is now in 12th place. The “Gewinn” image ranking is carried out annually and is based on the opinions of around 30.000 readers. FMTG CEO Otmar Michaeler emphasized the importance of the trust of Austrians and highlighted the role of the approximately 2.000 employees. In addition, FMTG was recently recognized as a top employer in the tourism sector. The group relies on modern training opportunities and attractive benefits to attract and retain talent. Since 2017, FMTG has raised more than 80 million euros for projects through its digital investment platform FMTG Invest. The group is currently planning to open new resorts, including the Falkensteiner Park Resort Lake Garda and the Falkensteiner Hotel Bozen.

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Cockpit Association draws positive conclusion after industrial action at Discover Airlines

Amely Mizzi September 3, 2024 10:02

The Cockpit Association (VC) has drawn a positive interim conclusion following the industrial action by pilots at Discover Airlines. Negotiations on a new remuneration and collective agreement for the cockpit staff of EW Discover GmbH, who are stationed in Germany, have begun. Despite challenges and "attempts at intimidation" by the employer, the VC representatives emphasize that the pilots want to negotiate their own terms and conditions. Andreas Pinheiro, President of the Cockpit Association, announced that the VC will continue to negotiate in order to achieve better working conditions and collective agreements for its members. The solidarity measures at Lufthansa Cityline and Lufthansa Passage have shown that the Discover pilots are part of a strong and supportive community.

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Emirates expands global network through numerous partnerships

Amely Mizzi September 3, 2024 09:02

Last year, Emirates airline doubled the number of cities accessible through its network to almost 1.700. This was achieved by expanding existing partnerships and establishing new ones with a total of 162 partners in over 100 countries. These include codeshare agreements with airlines such as Avianca and Batik Air Malaysia, as well as interline agreements with various airlines and rail companies. Emirates thus offers its passengers expanded travel options, seamless connections and improved baggage transfers. The expansion of these strategic partnerships is in line with Dubai's goal of becoming the world's best connected hub.

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Insolvency of the FTI travel group: A multi-billion dollar liquidation with far-reaching consequences

Jan Gruber September 3, 2024 08:36

The insolvency of the Munich-based travel group FTI marks a deep cut in the European tourism industry. With a mountain of debt of one billion euros and the liquidation of the two core companies FTI Touristik and "BigXtra" Touristik, the third largest European travel provider is facing final closure. This dramatic development affects not only the 700 employees who have been given notice, but also hundreds of thousands of travelers who are now hoping for a refund of their advance payments. FTI's bankruptcy filing in June 2024 came as no surprise to many. The group's financial situation had already worsened beforehand. Customers and travel agencies became increasingly cautious, new bookings were not made, and contractual partners demanded payment in advance. This led to the company running out of money. Another crucial point was the lack of the mandatory security certificates from the German Travel Security Fund (DRSF), without which FTI could no longer sell trips. At the time of the insolvency filing, there were only around 30 million euros left in the company's accounts - a sum that is just a drop in the ocean considering the debts and the impending repayments to creditors and customers. The insolvency administrator Axel Bierbach sees the situation realistically: "The entire process will take years. It's a marathon." Impact on travelers and creditors Around 60.000 vacationers who were traveling with FTI at the time of the insolvency were brought back largely without major problems. New departures were stopped immediately. But for around 175.000 travelers who had already paid for their trip in full or in part, the question of reimbursement now arises. The German Travel Insurance Fund (DRSF)

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New apprentices start at Nuremberg Airport

Amely Mizzi September 3, 2024 08:07

Nuremberg Airport, one of the largest employers in the north of Nuremberg with over 4.000 employees, will welcome a new generation of apprentices on September 1, 2024. A total of five young people will begin their careers at the airport: an office management clerk, a prospective plant firefighter and three service clerks in air traffic. These training courses offer a wide range of career prospects within the airport infrastructure. Managing Director Michael Hupe emphasizes the importance of fresh ideas in the dynamic aviation industry and invites interested parties to apply now for next year's apprenticeships.

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Securing the future at Vienna Airport: A new generation of skilled workers in training

Amely Mizzi September 3, 2024 07:39

On September 2, 2024, a new era began for 27 young people: They started their apprenticeship at Vienna Airport, one of the most important traffic hubs in Central Europe. Training the skilled workers of tomorrow is of crucial importance for the airport in order to meet the increasing demands of the aviation industry and to ensure smooth operations in the future. With a comprehensive range of training courses in various technical and IT professions, Vienna Airport is committed to quality and sustainability. Vienna Airport is currently training 78 apprentices in various professions. These include electrical and building technology, automotive and commercial vehicle technology, metal technology, sanitary, ventilation and heating technology, as well as professions in the IT sector such as IT operational technology and IT management. These professions are not only indispensable for airport operations, but are also in demand throughout the economy. With this training, the young people are well prepared for the future. “At Vienna Airport, we are already providing the skilled workers of tomorrow today. Professions such as electrical and building technology, ventilation and heating technology, and training in the IT sector are particularly promising for the future," emphasize the board members of Flughafen Wien AG, Mag. Julian Jäger and Dr. Günther Ofner. Many apprentices complete their training with excellent results and take on responsible positions in their field immediately after graduation. These careers often began in the airport's own training workshop. Innovative training concepts: More than just theory Apprentice training at Vienna Airport is not only practice-oriented, but also offers a range of additional qualifications that benefit the young people. One fixed training day per week is reserved for deepening specialist knowledge. In addition, regular

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Lufthansa and Condor complain about high location costs in Germany

Jan Gruber September 3, 2024 07:06

The German airlines Lufthansa and Condor see themselves increasingly at a disadvantage compared to international competitors due to rising government costs and rigid political requirements. At an event at Frankfurt Airport, Condor CEO Peter Gerber criticized the doubling of government charges for air traffic control, security checks and air traffic tax in the last four years to seven billion euros annually. These burdens have led to international airlines increasingly avoiding German airports, which is leading to a decline in global connections. Lufthansa's Chief Human Resources Officer Michael Niggemann also warned of the negative effects of the EU requirements for the blending of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), which will come into force from 2025. The obligation to source two percent of fuel from SAF contradicts the low production capacities, which will further drive up costs and endanger the competitiveness of German airlines compared to non-European hubs.

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Air Baltic on the way to IPO

Amely Mizzi September 3, 2024 06:33

The Latvian airline Air Baltic, which has been considered the flagship of Baltic air transport for years, is about to take a significant step: its Initial Public Offering (IPO). This step was decided on 30 August 2024 by the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Latvia and marks a new era for the company, which is of great importance both for the Latvian economy and for regional connectivity. The IPO is intended not only to strengthen Air Baltic's capital base, but also to attract new investors and secure the airline's future viability. Air Baltic has undergone an impressive development in recent years. Under the leadership of Martin Gauss, the company's President and CEO, the airline has been able to consolidate its position and operate profitably despite difficult market conditions, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. This solid foundation now enables Air Baltic to take the next big step - its IPO. In order to make the IPO a success, Air Baltic has decided on a comprehensive restructuring of the existing share structure. Four previously different classes of shares will be combined into a single one. This is a common practice in the international financial market, which increases the transparency and attractiveness of the shares for investors. This step not only simplifies the company's capital structure, but also reduces the share capital to offset accumulated losses from previous years. This accounting procedure has no impact on the actual value of the airline or the state share, but serves to strengthen the equity capital. Strategic importance of Air Baltic for Latvia and the region Air Baltic plays a central role in the Latvian economy. The

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Lufthansa warns of unfulfillable PTL quota in aviation

Jan Gruber September 3, 2024 06:09

Lufthansa considers the use of sustainable fuels in aviation, especially electricity-based fuels (Power-to-Liquid, PTL), as demanded by politicians, to be unrealistic. In a guest article for the "Tagesspiegel", Kay Lindemann, Head of Corporate Policy at Lufthansa, criticized the national PTL quota that airlines must meet from 2030 onwards as impossible to achieve. The reason is the lack of availability of such fuels, which are currently not produced in sufficient quantities across Europe. Lindemann is calling on the federal government to reconsider its special national solution in order to avoid unnecessary penalties for airlines and their customers.

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