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If you are planning a trip, you can save a lot of money if you follow important tips when planning. If something goes wrong, it can quickly become unpleasant. The Aviation.Direct guides will help you to protect yourself from cost traps and give you valuable advice and contacts on how to get your money.
The open-air event "Palais Freiluft" has officially kicked off in the garden of the historic Palais Auersperg in Vienna's Josefstadt district. Following a warm-up event as part of the 70th Eurovision Song Contest, the grounds opened their gates for a multi-month summer program that will run until September 4, 2026. A total of 94 days.
The Museum of Applied Arts (MAK) in Vienna is significantly expanding its "Time for Food" program series, launched last year, for the 2026 summer season. In cooperation with the culinary platform Popchop, the format will be developed into a monthly event series. On five Sundays between June and October, the park of the MAK will be transformed.
The British Parliament is currently considering a far-reaching legislative initiative that would fundamentally change the powers of the national aviation authority, the Civil Aviation Authority. The newly introduced bill on consumer protection and regulatory reform in civil aviation would grant the authority the legal power to take action against airlines for service breaches, significant delays, or denied boarding.
Negotiations between the European Parliament and the member states of the European Union on a comprehensive reform of air passenger rights have broken down without result after a marathon overnight session in Brussels. Despite intensive debates and some progress on specific details, the negotiators failed to achieve a decisive breakthrough. The core of the ongoing conflict
Negotiations on a fundamental reform of air passenger rights in the European Union have reached a critical turning point. Representatives of the European Parliament and the member states have met in Brussels for a crucial round of mediation, aiming to reach a last-minute compromise after more than 13 years of paralyzing stalemate. The proposed legislation, which
The Austrian culinary scene is poised for further professionalization in the Italian cuisine segment. The Viennese family business L'Autentico, founded in 2013 by brothers André and Sandro Gargiulo and considered a co-initiator of the Neapolitan pizza renaissance in the capital, is entering the next phase of its growth. To further enhance its offerings, the company is expanding its culinary offerings.
A recent study by the portal Only In Your State, based on data from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), reveals drastic price differences at major U.S. airports. The study analyzed average domestic flight ticket prices during the peak summer travel season. It found that the gap between the cheapest and the most expensive tickets was significant.
A nationwide general strike announced for Wednesday, June 3, 2026, is expected to largely paralyze travel and holiday traffic in Portugal. The Portuguese Confederation of Trade Unions (CGTP) has called for the all-day work stoppage to protest the national government's planned labor market reforms. Numerous sub-unions in the transport, education, and other sectors are also expected to participate.
The European Consumer Centre (ECC) has published a comprehensive package of sample letters and assistance materials to make it easier for air passengers to assert their claims against airlines. The new service primarily aims to reduce obstacles to claiming compensation under EU Regulation 261/2004 on air passenger rights. The templates cover the most common problems encountered in air travel.
The Swedish aviation industry has launched a comprehensive public awareness campaign called "Flygplansläge" (Flight Mode) to combat the growing problem of disruptive passenger behavior. The initiative responds to a statistically documented increase in incidents on board flights and in airport terminals. According to industry reports, the most frequent offenses include excessive alcohol consumption and aggressive behavior towards staff.
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