Guide: How to save money when traveling and get what you're entitled to.
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.
French airline Air France has completed the renovation of its "La Première" lounge in Terminal 2E at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport. The facility, which caters to first-class passengers, now covers an area of more than 1.000 square meters. This upgrade of the ground product is part of a series of improvements.
With the start of the summer harvest season, the Austrian Automobile Club ARBÖ is warning of the specific dangers of encountering agricultural vehicles. On rural roads, farm tracks, and cycle paths, traffic disruptions caused by tractors and combine harvesters are increasingly common during the summer months. According to analyses by traffic experts, many car and motorcycle drivers underestimate the technical dimensions and
During the current summer travel season, numerous employees are facing the problem that an unexpected illness is disrupting their planned vacation. The Austrian Trade Union Federation is therefore currently experiencing a high number of inquiries from concerned workers. According to current legislation, statutory vacation is primarily intended for rest and recuperation. If this is disrupted by an illness, it is no longer possible.
With the start of the summer holidays in the populous German state of North Rhine-Westphalia and in the central regions of the Netherlands, the Austrian road network is facing a weekend with significant travel congestion. The operator Asfinag anticipates congestion on the main north-south routes and the east-west axis towards Hungary starting Friday afternoon. The primary areas expected to experience traffic jams are...
The European Union will introduce comprehensive changes to air passenger rights in the summer of 2027, bringing both advantages and new restrictions for travelers. The Upper Austrian Chamber of Labor (AK Oberösterreich) and the air passenger rights portal FairPlane point to improved information obligations, according to which airlines must inform their passengers electronically within four days of landing about
The summer holiday season in Europe in 2026 will once again be overshadowed by reports of fires in southern European countries such as Spain, Greece, and France. For many holidaymakers who are about to depart or are already at their destination, the situation raises significant legal questions. Is a cancellation possible without...
Significant traffic congestion is expected on European transit routes this coming weekend. According to current forecasts from the Austrian Automobile, Motorcycle and Touring Club (ÖAMTC), the start of the school holidays in the populous German state of North Rhine-Westphalia and parts of the Netherlands will lead to increased traffic heading south. In addition, a second wave of holiday traffic will further exacerbate the situation.
Distraction caused by smartphones, navigation devices, and other electronic gadgets is becoming one of the leading causes of serious traffic accidents on Austrian highways. According to the state-owned infrastructure company Asfinag, the proportion of accidents resulting in personal injury caused by inattention has continued to rise. Last year, 669 out of a total of
The Austrian Chamber of Labor (AK) is currently recording a significant increase in complaints regarding car rentals. Travelers are increasingly reporting unexpected charges after returning their vehicles, often days later. Frequent points of contention include demands for alleged damage, such as scratches or dirt, which customers do not acknowledge.
A study by the software company Adobe from June 2026 shows a significant increase in interest in digital security risks in travel. Analyzing search queries in 49 countries, the study examined how intensively travelers engage with potential scams such as counterfeit documents, identity theft, and artificial intelligence in the booking process. Germany ranks highly in...
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