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September 4, 2025

Austrian Gourmet Weeks launched at Berlin's KaDeWe

Amely Mizzi September 4, 2025 15:01

From September 1 to 27, 24 Austrian food and beverage producers will present their specialties at Berlin's renowned Kaufhaus des Westens (KaDeWe). This initiative, sponsored by the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKÖ), aims to strengthen the position of Austrian cuisine. The event will take place in the famous delicatessen department on the sixth floor. Representatives of the WKÖ emphasized at the opening that Germany is the most important export market for Austrian food, accounting for 37 percent of exports. The strong demand for domestic specialties underscores the importance of origin and quality in the market. As part of the event, visitors will also be offered wine tastings and Austrian dishes in the restaurants. One goal of the initiative is to secure the long-term presence of Austrian products in German retail. The event connects business and tourism. According to representatives of the WKÖ, the event is also intended to stimulate domestic tourism, as German guests are the largest visitor market for Austria.

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Azorra delivers first Embraer E2 to Virgin Australia

Belinda Borg September 4, 2025 14:38

Lessor Azorra has delivered the first Embraer E190-E2 to Australian airline Virgin Australia. This handover marks the first delivery of this aircraft type to a major airline in Australia. The new 100-seat, twin-engine aircraft will be operated by Virgin Australia Regional Airlines as part of a fleet modernization program. The jet is intended to replace the current Fokker 100 fleet. The new aircraft type offers increased efficiency and extended range. The delivery is from Azorra's firm order book with Embraer. Three more aircraft will be delivered to Virgin Australia by the end of 2026. In total, the airline has placed eight firm orders for the E2 type. Representatives of the three companies involved described the delivery as a milestone in their collaboration. The new aircraft are expected to improve the airline's operational performance.

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Amsterdam plans to limit river cruises

Belinda Borg September 4, 2025 14:07

The city of Amsterdam plans to reduce the number of river cruise ship calls. As a measure against so-called overtourism, the number of stops is to be reduced by around ten percent in 2026. According to the city administration, 1.950 river ships called at the city last year. Cruise lines will be allocated a fixed quota for berths in the future. Some tour operators nevertheless expect little impact on their fleets and travel planning. The industry collective IG RiverCruise argues that river cruise passengers represent only a small proportion of annual visitors but generate significant revenue. In response to the new rules, some companies are relocating their berths to other cities such as Zaandam, which is about 20 minutes from Amsterdam. The regulation of river ships is part of the city's efforts to combat mass tourism. Other measures include limiting the number of ocean-going cruise ships and restricting hotels and certain activities in the city center.

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Fair pay for sick leave: Southwest Airlines faces million-dollar claims in Arizona

Amely Mizzi September 4, 2025 13:48

An escalating legal dispute in the United States is shining a spotlight on labor relations in the aviation industry. The American carrier Southwest Airlines is facing fines of over $2,3 million in Arizona for allegedly penalizing workers who used their legally entitled paid sick time. After months of complaints from aircraft mechanics, an administrative law judge ruled in favor of the workers, finding that the airline's disciplinary actions violated the state's labor laws. Southwest Airlines denies the allegations, defends its generous paid time off policy, and announces it will appeal the ruling. The case could have far-reaching consequences for labor rights in aviation and further strain the already strained relations between management and unions. The Dispute Over Paid Sick Time The dispute began about two years ago when Southwest Airlines aircraft mechanics in Arizona filed complaints about disciplinary actions for using their paid sick time. The workers reported receiving warning letters in their personnel files after using a certain number of sick days within a year. According to Lee Seham, an attorney representing six of the affected employees, the workers received warning letters after taking their tenth paid sick day over the course of 12 months. Arizona's labor department investigated the matter and concluded that Southwest Airlines' actions violated the Fair Wages and Healthy Families Act. This law, passed by Arizona voters in 2016,

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Air Baltic resumes flights from Vienna to Tallinn

Jan Gruber September 4, 2025 13:32

The airline Air Baltic will resume its direct flights between Vienna and Tallinn, Estonia, in March 2026. The connection, which was suspended during the coronavirus pandemic, will be operated twice a week. The aircraft used on the route will be an Airbus A220-300. The resumption of the connection to Tallinn complements Air Baltic's existing offering from Vienna, which already includes flights to the Latvian capital, Riga. According to Julian Jäger, Member of the Management Board of Flughafen Wien AG, Air Baltic is an important partner for connecting the Baltic states. He emphasized that the resumed connection underscores the importance of this flight route. Mantas Vrubliauskas, Vice President of Network Management at Air Baltic, explained that demand for connections in Austria is growing. The new route is intended to strengthen economic and tourist relations between Vienna and Tallinn.

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Long-term holidays are becoming increasingly popular among different age groups

Amely Mizzi September 4, 2025 13:09

Long-term vacations are becoming increasingly popular and attracting a broader target group. This travel format is no longer just for seniors, but also for younger professionals who combine mobile work with leisure time. For professionals, long-term travel offers the opportunity to combine work with relaxation. The model known as workation takes advantage of the flexibility of mobile working. Older vacationers use this type of travel for longer relaxation and to improve their health in winter, according to tourism experts. Travel providers are responding to the trend: Alltours offers discounts for stays of at least three weeks during the winter season. By combining them with early bird or senior citizen discounts, the overall costs can be reduced. Another advantage is cost control for longer stays, especially with all-inclusive packages. It can also save on heating costs at home. According to the tour operator, popular destinations for long-term vacationers are primarily Spain, Egypt, Tunisia, Turkey, and Thailand. Travelers prefer hotels with good value for money and a comprehensive range of wellness, fitness, and leisure activities.

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Culinary events in the Carinthian tourism region

Belinda Borg September 4, 2025 13:09

The Lake Millstatt – Bad Kleinkirchheim – Nockberge region is hosting the "Culinary Nights" from September 19th to October 11th. Fifteen kitchen teams and more than 15 businesses are participating in the event series. The kitchen teams will serve themed five-course menus based on regional products. Some of the dishes will be made using products bearing the AMA GENUSS REGION seal. The kick-off event, the "Culinary Journey" on September 30th, is already fully booked. In addition, a gourmet market will take place every Saturday in the Bad Kleinkirchheim spa gardens, where producers will offer their specialties. The culinary autumn festival begins on September 19th in Millstatt and continues the following day at Lake Maltschach. The region also promotes hiking opportunities and its two thermal spas in the autumn. Furthermore, the cable cars in St. Oswald and on the Turracher Höhe will remain open until the beginning of November.

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Tailwind and headwind: Airbus struggles with bottlenecks but outperformes competitor Boeing

Jan Gruber September 4, 2025 12:44

European aircraft manufacturer Airbus faces a paradoxical situation in 2025: Despite impressive production figures and a significant improvement over the previous year, the company is struggling with persistent bottlenecks in the supply of aircraft engines. These supply chain problems slowed deliveries in August and jeopardize the ambitious annual target of over 800 aircraft delivered. Nevertheless, Airbus maintains a clear lead in the direct competition with its US rival Boeing. While Airbus has to accept deliveries of so-called "gliders" - aircraft without engines - Boeing faces its own challenges, ranging from a lower production rate for the Boeing 737 Max to a threatened strike. September will be a crucial month for Airbus to still achieve its annual target, but its lead over Boeing appears insurmountable. The engine crisis: A strain on the production chain The main problem hampering Airbus deliveries in 2025 is the supply of aircraft engines. The engine manufacturers CFM International and Pratt & Whitney, which supply the engines for the popular Airbus A320 family, are unable to keep up with production. In particular, the supply bottlenecks for the CFM LEAP engine have developed into a chronic problem that Airbus has had to face for some time. The company has responded to this situation by delivering new aircraft without engines and temporarily storing them in storage areas. These so-called "gliders" await the arrival of their engines to then be handed over to customers. The consequences are obvious: Although Airbus's production lines are running at full speed and production is running smoothly with its own

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Korean Air transfers cargo operations at JFK to Swissport

Stephen Steiner September 4, 2025 12:36

Korean Air is transferring the management and modernization of its Cargo Building 9 at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York to handling service provider Swissport. The five-year contract took effect on September 1. Swissport, which has been present at the airport since 1969, will assume full responsibility for the operation and subleasing of the approximately 21.500 square meter terminal. Significant investments in infrastructure are planned to increase annual handling capacity from 200.000 to 295.500 tons. This will be achieved, among other things, through an overhaul of the automated storage tower and the introduction of new, temperature-controlled warehouses for special cargo. The partnership will initially start with a team of around 80 employees, which is expected to grow to over 390 once the building is fully utilized. The head of Swissport North America, Nelson Camacho, emphasized in a statement that the company aims to optimize cargo handling at the airport through the use of high-tech automation. Korean Air also sees the collaboration as a strategic move. Jaedong Eum, head of cargo operations at Korean Air, explained that the partnership serves to future-proof the airline's JFK hub.

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Traffic chaos expected: end of holidays and major events in Austria

Jan Gruber September 4, 2025 12:06

The Austrian Automobile Club (ARBÖ) is warning of significant traffic disruptions in Austria this coming weekend, September 6-7. They say this is due to the end of the school holidays in several federal states and various major events. School will also resume in five German federal states at the same time as the summer holidays end. Saturday is expected to be the day with the biggest traffic jams due to millions of students and travelers returning home. The most significant impacts are expected on the Brenner Autobahn (A13), the Tauern Autobahn (A10), and the West Autobahn (A1), particularly in front of the numerous tunnels. Travelers should also expect long waits at the borders, including in front of the Karawanks Tunnel and at the crossings into Germany. Major events such as the World Cup qualifier in Linz, the European Bike Week at Lake Faak, and the Autumn Fair in Dornbirn are also complicating traffic. Saturday's biker parade will cause road closures in the greater Villach area.

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