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Renowned chef Jacqueline Pfeiffer invites guests to a new edition of her gastronomic event "PfeiffersGiG" in mid-May 2026. The two exclusive dinner evenings, on May 15th and 16th, will take place at the restaurant "Das Winzer" in Vienna's 18th district. The event will feature a five-course menu showcasing the chef's culinary signature.
The Spanish aviation industry is facing a fundamental legal clarification regarding flight ticket pricing. The Spanish consumer association Facua has officially requested that the Ministry of Consumer Affairs in Madrid launch an investigation into the airline Volotea. This stems from a newly introduced pricing policy that allows the company to charge up to seven days for flights.
The city of San Diego on the Pacific coast of the United States is consolidating its position as one of the most important locations for the trade and processing of high-quality seafood. What once began as the global capital of the tuna industry has developed into a highly specialized economic structure that combines tradition with modern market economics. Local tuna lands daily.
The Vienna City Beach Club (VCBC) will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2026, solidifying its position as one of the most enduring institutions in Vienna's leisure scene. The venue was founded in 2006 by Maximilian Breckner under the motto "License to Chill." What began as a niche concept for an urban beach oasis has since become a much larger venue.
Travel planning for air passengers in Germany is increasingly becoming a matter of statistical probability. A recent data analysis by the travel tech company AirHelp, based on flight movements from the past year, shows that the reliability of air traffic is subject to massive fluctuations closely linked to the time of day, day of the week, and season. While passengers
A pilot project for the digitalization of civil courts began in Bavaria on Thursday. Passengers at the Nuremberg and Erding district courts can now handle their legal disputes against airlines via a fully digital online procedure. This project is part of a nationwide initiative at a total of 18 locations aimed at simplifying access to justice and
South Korean airline Korean Air has successfully completed a long-term infrastructure project at Incheon International Airport. After a construction period of 42 months, the renovated flagship lounges for First Class and Prestige Class West in Terminal 2 were reopened on April 16 and 17, 2026. The project represents a total investment of 110 billion South Korean won.
The organization Protect Our Winters (POW) and the association Bahn zum Berg (Rail to the Mountain) have published the sixth volume of their specialized tour guide series in cooperation with Kompass Karten Verlag. The current edition focuses comprehensively on Styria and presents 75 selected hikes, all of which are consistently designed for accessibility by public transport.
The Flying Blue frequent flyer program of Air France and KLM has launched a new status transfer procedure. With this so-called "Status Match," members of other loyalty programs can transfer their existing status directly into the SkyTeam alliance's system. Unlike many competitors, who often offer such programs for free, Flying Blue does not offer a status transfer option.
Israeli airline El Al has completed the extensive renovation of its exclusive TOP Lounge in Terminal 3 of Ben Gurion Airport and resumed operations for its Top Platinum members. The reopening is part of the company's long-term strategy to systematically expand its service offerings for its premium customer segment and bring them up to international standards.
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