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Counselor: This way you can save money when travelling and get what you deserve.

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

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.

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Frenzy in Austria: Cars can be confiscated

With the 34th amendment to the Road Traffic Act (StVO), from March 1, 2024, if the speed limit is exceeded by more than 80 km/h in urban areas and 90 km/h outside of urban areas, the car can be confiscated and subsequently auctioned off. If the driver has a relevant criminal record, for example by participating in illegal car races,

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Official passport controls: What do the officials actually check?

Crossing national borders is an everyday act for millions of people around the world. But behind the inconspicuous barriers at airports, land crossings and seaports lies a complex system of passport controls carried out by officials to ensure a country’s entry requirements are met. This article will explain the details of passport controls,

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ÖAMTC test: Many high-visibility vests are defective

The ÖAMTC and its partner organizations have examined 14 high-visibility vests in terms of their reflective strength. The result is sobering: 30 percent of the models do not come anywhere close to fulfilling their purpose. ÖAMTC technician Steffan Kerbl: “High-visibility vests can save lives – if they work as they should. Inadequate vests, on the other hand, are life-threatening because you can

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Tips for long car journeys with children

During the semester break, many families go on a skiing holiday or day trips – heavy traffic and delays are usually inevitable. “Long car journeys with children should therefore be well prepared. If you are prepared for all eventualities such as hunger and thirst, boredom or even nausea and plan the route well,

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ATM fees: Cash is exorbitantly expensive in these countries

On average, holidaymakers in Argentina have to pay 14,73 euros if they want to withdraw the equivalent of 100 euros on site. This is the highest value according to a study by the technology company Wise. Travellers should not ignore these high costs for withdrawing money when planning their holiday. Over a period of twelve months, Wise has examined the fees of

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Semester holidays: ARBÖ expects heavy traffic on the weekend

According to the ARBÖ traffic experts, traffic on the upcoming weekend will be largely influenced by the start of the semester break in Burgenland, Carinthia, Styria and Tyrol, as well as the end of the holidays in Vienna, Lower Austria and Vorarlberg. In addition, the Opera Ball and the “Building and Living” trade fair in Salzburg, as well as the “moto Austria” in Wels, will bring

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