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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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Air travel: rights, restrictions and challenges for incontinence and other chronic conditions

Carrying medical supplies and medications on flights is a necessity for many passengers with chronic illnesses or health restrictions – but it also poses numerous uncertainties. Between security checks, restrictive baggage regulations, and inconsistent airline regulations, misunderstandings often arise, which can be a real strain for those affected. This is especially true in the case of illnesses.

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Airlines call for relaxation of EU air passenger rights regulation

The European airline association Airlines for Europe (A4E) is calling for a significant weakening of EU Regulation 261/2004 (EC 261), which protects the rights of airline passengers in the event of flight disruption. A report commissioned by A4E argues that the regulation represents a significant financial burden for airlines. Air passenger rights organizations vehemently oppose this proposal, accusing

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Vienna's Luftburg Kolarik celebrates reopening after renovation

The well-known Viennese organic restaurant Luftburg – Kolarik in the Prater reopened its doors on April 11, 2025, after extensive renovations and simultaneously ushered in the outdoor dining season. The modernization focused on a stronger focus on sustainability and the creation of an improved working environment for employees. The Kolarik family, operating the restaurant, invested around

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Lower Austria celebrates wine spring with numerous tastings

In spring, numerous winemakers in Lower Austria traditionally open their wine cellars to showcase their young wines. This year, the wine spring events along the Danube in the Wachau, Kremstal, Kamptal, Traisental, Wagram, and Carnuntum wine-growing regions invite visitors to a variety of tastings of the new vintage until the end of May. Despite the challenges of 2024,

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Air traffic controllers' strike in Greece affects travel at the start of the holiday season

Just in time for the start of the Easter holidays in several German states, significant disruptions to air traffic to Greece are looming. Greek air traffic controllers have announced a 9-hour strike for Wednesday, April 2025, 24. This is expected to lead to numerous flight cancellations and delays, which will particularly affect holidaymakers spending their Easter holidays in Greece.

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Ströck-Feierabend cooperates with Rosa & Marie for pop-up

The Viennese gastronomy concept "Ströck-Feierabend" is kicking off this year's pop-up season with a special collaboration. The duo Rosa & Marie, known for their innovative and quality-conscious cuisine, will bring their culinary signature to the restaurant for a limited time. This first-time collaboration promises a combination of traditional craftsmanship and experimental taste experiences.

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Agency for Passenger Rights provides information on baggage claims

The Agency for Passenger Rights (APF) points out that travelers are entitled to compensation for problems with lost, delayed, or damaged baggage. The regulations for this are set out in the Montreal Convention. The APF supports passengers through arbitration procedures if airlines do not voluntarily comply with compensation claims. In the case of delayed baggage,

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Changes to the EU Air Passenger Rights Regulation: A step backward for travelers?

For more than 20 years, the EU Air Passenger Rights Regulation (EU Regulation 261/2004) has protected passengers from the inconvenience caused by delayed or canceled flights. However, changes to the regulation are now being discussed, which experts say could have far-reaching consequences for consumer rights. In particular, a planned adjustment to compensation rules for flight delays is causing

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Be careful when entering the USA: Cell phone checks are increasing

German travelers wishing to enter the USA should prepare for possible checks of their electronic devices. According to the American civil rights organization Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), cell phones and laptops are increasingly being checked upon entry. Especially in the current political situation, more intensive checks could occur, which is especially

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