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Changing travel behavior: Secondary destinations are gaining massive importance in long-distance bus travel.

The classic city break to major European metropolises is facing increasing competition from previously less-noticed destinations. A recent analysis of search queries on the market leader Flixbus platform for the period from the end of 2025 to the beginning of 2026 shows that German passengers are increasingly considering destinations off the beaten track. While demand for established capital cities...

February 18, 2026 06:38

Italian government postpones nationwide aviation strike by emergency decree

The general strike in Italian air traffic, originally scheduled for February 16, 2026, was postponed at short notice by ten days. The unions involved complied with an official order from the Ministry of Transport in Rome and rescheduled the 24-hour industrial action for February 26. The aim of the government intervention was to prevent massive disruptions to air travel during the pandemic.

February 17, 2026 15:04

Federal Office of Justice imposes millions in fines against Check24

The Federal Office of Justice has initiated extensive administrative fine proceedings against one of Germany's best-known comparison portals, Check24 GmbH, and its subsidiaries. The reason for the official intervention is the company's years-long failure to disclose annual and consolidated financial statements, which constitutes a violation of statutory disclosure requirements. The total amount of the imposed fines is approximately...

February 17, 2026 14:08

Economic considerations prevent Starlink from being adopted by low-cost airlines

Norwegian Air has put plans to implement the satellite-based internet service Starlink on hold for the time being. CEO Geir Karlsen primarily justified this decision by citing the company's business model, which relies on paid add-on services. According to Karlsen, the current Starlink concept, operated by the aerospace company SpaceX, does not allow for such fees.

February 16, 2026 16:37

Culinary provocation for the carnival finale: Figlmüller and DerMann present the schnitzel doughnut

On Shrove Tuesday, February 17, 2026, Vienna's city center will become the stage for a gastronomic experiment that is likely to divide opinions. Traditional restaurateurs Hans and Thomas Figlmüller have teamed up with the Viennese bakery DerMann to present a creation that merges two of the most famous symbols of Austrian cuisine: the Wiener Schnitzel.

February 12, 2026 11:10

Automated advance notification to optimize airport operations in case of delays

The IT service provider SITA has introduced the "Advance Flight Delay Notification API," a technological solution designed to automate the flow of information between departure and arrival airports in the event of flight delays. This development is a response to the significant economic burden caused by outdated data in air traffic management. According to estimates by the International Air Transport Association (IATA),

February 12, 2026 10:08

Aviation associations warn of impending chaos at EU external borders

The leading European aviation organizations, ACI EUROPE, Airlines for Europe (A4E), and the International Air Transport Association (IATA), are sounding the alarm about massive problems with the implementation of the new Schengen Entry and Exit System (EES). In an urgent appeal to the EU Commissioner for Home Affairs and Migration, Magnus Brunner, the associations point out that already

February 12, 2026 09:04

Legal dispute over sales strategies and fee structures in air transport

A landmark ruling by the Brussels Commercial Court marks a significant moment in the legal assessment of modern booking processes in the air travel sector. The court ordered the Irish airline Ryanair to cease certain commercial practices and marketing methods in Belgium, while simultaneously upholding fundamental pillars of the low-cost carrier business model. At the heart of the proceedings were...

February 11, 2026 08:31

German court imposes fines on travel portal eDreams for misleading price information

The Hamburg Regional Court has imposed another financial penalty on the online travel portal eDreams. The fine is due to repeated violations of court orders from 2023. The court found that the eDreams-operated platform Opodo.de continues to engage in unlawful business practices by advertising discounts that are unfavorable to the end consumer.

February 9, 2026 04:05

Cooperation between Corendon Airlines and Lukas Podolski is being expanded.

The Turkish-Dutch leisure airline Corendon Airlines is deepening its collaboration with the restaurant concept Mangal Döner, founded by professional footballer Lukas Podolski and his business partner Metin Dag. From now on, the Turkish pizza Lahmacun will be offered as part of the in-flight menu on selected routes. The snack consists of a flatbread made with yeast dough and a topping combination of minced meat, tomatoes, and...

February 6, 2026 10:05

Guide: How to save money when travelling and get what you deserve.