December 4, 2024

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December 4, 2024

Altenrhein: Private Wings flies to Elba for the high life

The regionally anchored travel company High Life Reisen is focusing on growth and is offering its customers a wide range of new travel destinations for the coming 2025 summer season and increasing the frequency of existing connections. The partnership with the German airline Private Wings will make the St. Gallen-Altenrhein departure airport an even more attractive starting point for vacation trips in the Lake Constance area. The focus of the expansion is the new cooperation with Private Wings, an airline that specializes in regional connections and is known for its service with smaller aircraft. The Dornier 328-100, which will be in use for High Life Reisen in the coming 2025 summer season, offers space for 32 passengers and promises a high level of flexibility and comfort. This choice of aircraft shows that High Life Reisen is not only relying on mass processing, but is focusing on a personal travel pipeline that sets itself apart from the large airlines. Michael Nachbaur, Managing Director of High Life Reisen, underlines the importance of the new strategy: "By expanding our flight offer, we are once again focusing on the needs of our customers and strengthening the St. Gallen-Altenrhein airport as an attractive departure airport in the Lake Constance region." The cooperation with Private Wings promotes the down-to-earth nature of the regional airport, while travelers can benefit from an expanded selection of attractive travel destinations. New destinations in focus The future summer season 2025 will be characterized by the following innovations for High Life Reisen: The new connection to Olbia ensures that travelers can now flexibly plan short trips or longer stays, which increases the attractiveness of this destination for business travelers and vacationers alike. Added value for

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Paradigm shift: Frontier introduces First Class

From the end of 2025, Frontier Airlines, the US ultra-low-cost carrier, will make a remarkable change in its aircraft offering: the airline will introduce first-class seats on its aircraft for the first time. This decision marks a bold step in a direction that could transform US airspace. With "The New Frontier" initiative, Frontier not only wants to strengthen its competitive position, but also meet the expectations of an increasingly demanding clientele. In recent years, Frontier Airlines has become known as a major player in the ultra-low-cost segment, a market notorious for its low ticket prices and minimalist service offerings. The introduction of first-class seats represents a clear contrast to this profile. While other major US airlines such as United Airlines and Alaska Airlines have more extensive first-class areas with four rows in the cabin on their wide-body aircraft, Frontier is limiting itself to a smaller and more exclusive solution: two rows of four seats per aircraft, for a total of eight first-class seats. The arrangement of these new seats follows a 2-2 layout, ensuring a high level of privacy and comfort for passengers. This measure could change the way passengers experience flights on the lower-cost airlines, especially on short to medium-haul routes. Passenger upgrades: An additional offer designed to build confidence But the new first-class seats are not the only changes announced by Frontier. With the expansion of its premium options, the airline is also introducing free seat upgrades for its elite members, an offer usually reserved for upscale services in the airline industry. Gold status members and above are eligible for upgrades to UpFront Plus seats,

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Alltours expands its hotel offer with a new resort in Turkey

From summer 2025, Alltours' Alltoura hotel brand will be enriched with the new Alltoura Club Hotel La Benata, a luxurious holiday resort in the popular holiday region of Side-Kizilagac on the Turkish Riviera. This 4,5-star hotel, which can only be booked through the tour operator Alltours, promises guests an unforgettable holiday experience in the midst of a dreamlike setting. The complex, which stretches directly onto the extensive sandy beach, sets new standards for comfort and exclusivity. The three-storey bungalows, designed in the style of a small village, blend harmoniously into the spacious garden landscape. The construction of these luxurious holiday resorts in the Turkey region follows a growing number of new hotel projects that will shape the tourism landscape in the coming years. In the period 2024-2025 alone, Turkey plans to open around 145 new hotels with a total of 25.000 rooms, with a significant proportion being built in the popular coastal regions such as Antalya and Muğla. A retreat for all needs The Alltoura Club Hotel La Benata is aimed at families, active holidaymakers and those seeking relaxation alike. The spacious pool area, which is equipped with a separate aqua park with water slides, ensures carefree bathing fun. Particularly noteworthy are the luxurious double and family rooms, which have either a private balcony or terrace. Some of these rooms even have their own jacuzzi, which rounds off the holiday experience. The rooms are designed for families with separate bedrooms, which creates additional comfort. The hotel offers its guests a variety of culinary options: four à la carte restaurants, as well as various bars - including pool, snack and lobby bars - guarantee a diverse gastronomic experience that is available almost around the clock.

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Lufthansa Group with new destinations in summer 2025

The aviation industry in Europe is experiencing a noticeable upturn, especially in summer, which is the travel time of the year. The Lufthansa Group, which includes the airlines Lufthansa Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines and Brussels Airlines, is expanding its route network in 2025 and strengthening connections to attractive summer destinations in southern Europe. With new destinations in Italy, France, Croatia and Portugal, the group wants to offer travelers varied and attractive holiday options. This development is another sign of the Lufthansa Group's ongoing strategy to expand its position as one of the world's leading airlines and to offer passengers a wide network of flight connections. New summer destinations for the Lufthansa Group Frankfurt becomes the gateway to southern EuropeThe German airline Lufthansa, one of the most renowned and largest airlines in the world, is relying on an expanded summer program with new direct flights from its hub in Frankfurt. From April 6, 2025, the city of Lamezia Terme in Calabria in southern Italy will be on the flight schedule for the first time. This destination, known for its stunning coastline and mild Mediterranean climate, is set to become particularly popular with tourists looking for a relaxing summer holiday. From May 2025, there will be an additional flight on Thursdays, allowing travelers more flexibility in their planning. In addition, the Corsica destination Figari will be added from May 17, 2025. This once-weekly Saturday connection offers passengers the opportunity to explore the unique culture and fascinating landscape of the French Mediterranean island. Corsica, known for its spectacular mountains and crystal-clear water, attracts numerous nature lovers and those seeking peace and quiet every year. Expansions at Swiss International

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Maria Theresia – A new musical event at Vienna's Ronacher

The Vereinigte Bühnen Wien (VBW), known for their outstanding musical productions, are continuing their series of successes with "Maria Theresia - The Musical" and are announcing a new in-house production for autumn 2025. After the overwhelming success of "Rock Me Amadeus - The Falco Musical", this time the story of one of Europe's most important monarchs will be brought to the stage. The premiere at the Ronacher promises to celebrate the strength, courage and vision of the famous empress in an epic musical experience that will grip the audience both emotionally and musically. Maria Theresia, born in 1717, was crowned empress in 1740 as the first female ruler of the Habsburg monarchy. She took responsibility for an empire that was characterized by political and military challenges at the time. Her reign was overshadowed by conflicts such as the War of Succession and power struggles in Europe. But her achievements extend far beyond the battlefields: she reformed the administration, promoted education and social projects and laid the foundations for the rise of the Habsburgs as a major power in Europe. Her ability to survive and triumph in a world dominated by men makes her an outstanding figure in history. A look behind the scenes of the musical The upcoming musical combines historical drama with modern musical theater. The composition is being written by Dieter Falk, known for his work on "Moses - The Ten Commandments" and "Luther". He will be responsible for the arrangements and orchestration together with his son, Paul Falk. The lyrics are by Jonathan Zelter, who has worked for artists such as Roland Kaiser and

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Air traffic in Germany: BARIG calls for relief from high taxes

The Board of Airline Representatives in Germany (BARIG) warns of the negative effects of high government taxes on air traffic. Air traffic is an important economic factor that is significantly burdened in Germany by costs such as air traffic tax and fees for security and air traffic control. These conditions have led to German airlines cutting back on their services and shifting connections abroad. BARIG is calling for a reduction in taxes and points to Sweden, where the abolition of a similar tax had positive effects.

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Norway strengthens security measures in Poland to support Ukraine

Norway will send fighter jets, air defence systems and soldiers to Poland from December to protect the airport in Rzeszow near the Ukrainian border. Defence Minister Bjørn Arild Gram said the mission, as part of NATO's air and missile defence, will last until Easter. Four F-35 fighter jets and 100 soldiers will ensure the security of the central logistics site. The airport is a crucial hub for the transport of Western weapons to Ukraine, which is under attack by Russia.

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US airports see record demand on Sunday after Thanksgiving

The Sunday after Thanksgiving in the United States saw a new record for U.S. air traffic. According to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), 3,09 million people traveled that day, an increase of 80.000 passengers from the previous record set on July 7. Despite the large number of travelers, most U.S. airports and airlines were able to handle the rush, although the Detroit hub suffered snow-related delays.

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Unusual Advent attempt at the Graz Parkhotel: 1000 Euro compensation to be won

On December 8, 2024, a special record attempt will be launched in the courtyard of the Parkhotel in Graz: The Wham! hit "Last Christmas" will be played on a continuous loop from 17 p.m. to 22 p.m. - a total of 65 times. Guests have the opportunity to take part in the raffle for 1000 euros in "compensation". The longer someone is exposed to the song, the higher their chances of winning. Tickets will be distributed every hour until 20 p.m., and the raffle will take place between 21 p.m. and 22 p.m.

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Swiss presents menus from young chefs on long-haul flights

From December 4, 2024 to March 4, 2025, Swiss will be offering a culinary highlight on long-haul flights and in the First Lounges at Zurich Airport: the menu creations of the winners of the Marmite Youngster Award 2024. The initiative supports young talents in Swiss gastronomy by presenting their ideas to an international audience. Guests can look forward to veal ossobuco and "Real Swiss Alpine Perch", among other dishes. This collaboration complements Swiss' long-standing tradition of offering its passengers regional specialties with "Swiss Taste of Switzerland".

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