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This Aviation.Direct section covers aviation topics from around the world, excluding Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Whether you're looking for news from the USA, Russia, Asia, Africa, or Australia: International is the perfect section for your interests.

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India: Pre-trial detention after violent kiss attempt

On board a Vistara flight from Muscat to Mumbai via Dhaka, an "unruly PAX" made life hell for the cabin crew. He is said to have not only harassed the flight attendants, but also blinded them with an object. According to official information, the incident took place on 6 June.

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CSA reactivates Prague-Yerevan

The Czech airline CSA is giving a clear sign of life, as from October 2, 2023, it plans to operate the Prague-Yerevan route twice a week again. This route was last in the portfolio five years ago. The operational implementation is to take place overnight on Mondays and Thursdays, with the

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Congo Airways has to temporarily suspend flight operations

The airline Congo Airways suspended flight operations on Monday, September 11, 2023. According to the company, the measure is only temporary. The decision was made to temporarily stop flying in order to increase efficiency and passenger safety. The airline wants to bring its standards up to those of the African

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Long-haul: Brussels Airlines with new star chef menus

From 1 October 2023, business class travellers on Brussels Airlines long-haul flights will be able to enjoy a gastronomic experience by Michelin-starred chef Michaël Vrijmoed from the Ghent restaurant of the same name. He is the fourteenth Michelin-starred chef in a line of top Belgian chefs with whom the airline has been delighting its passengers with exquisite cuisine since 2013.

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Ryanair is canceling another ten routes from Warsaw-Modlin

Warsaw-Modlin Airport has been in a dispute with its only major customer, the Ryanair Group, over fees and a demand for expansion of the terminal for some time. Now the low-cost airline is increasing the pressure and cancelling a total of 10 routes. On 13 more, including to Vienna-Schwechat, frequencies are being reduced and Cologne/Bonn is being dropped.

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Netherlands: Government caps Schiphol flight movements

The Dutch government has implemented a plan that is highly controversial among airlines and will reduce capacity at Amsterdam-Schiphol Airport. One of the arguments used is that it will protect residents from noise. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and KLM have already been in the lead in protesting against the plans. Only 460.000

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Etihad Airways is topping up Abu Dhabi-Lisbon

The airline Etihad Airways plans to increase its own flight frequency to Portugal. The airline is to operate four weekly flights to Lisbon from December 2023. The airline Etihad Airways plans to increase flights to Portugal in the future. From December 2023, the fourth weekly flight on the route between Abu Dhabi and

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Tuzla Airport seeks Wizz Air successor

Tuzla Airport is looking for a successor to Wizz Air, and this should be found in the near future. Tuzla Airport has been looking for an equal successor to the departed low-cost carrier Wizz Air for several months. Tuzla Airport is already negotiating with two airlines that are willing to take on the Wizz Air legacy.

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Qatar Airways increases flights to Zagreb

Qatar Airways is changing its approach to the Balkan routes in the winter season due to recent developments. The carrier plans to increase the frequency between Doha and Zagreb, and the number of flights to Belgrade is also to be increased. Qatar Airways has announced important developments on the route between

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Air Astana takes on Almaty-Tel Aviv

The national airline of Kazakhstan, Air Astana, has announced the launch of another connection. The airline will also operate flights to Tel Aviv in the future, with two weekly flights from Almaty Airport. The airline Air Astana can adapt another route to its route network: The Almaty-Tel Aviv route will in future

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