Holiday deficiencies: AK gives tips on enforcing travel rights
AK: Ryanair, Wizz Air and AUA top the list of complaints
Flynas starts between Berlin and Jeddah
Alltours and 1LIVE launch exclusive singles trip to Croatia
Air Baltic launches new connection from Hamburg to Tallinn
Swiss presents new menus from the canton of Aargau on long-haul flights
Emirates expands drinks menu in the onboard lounge with exclusive spirits
Graz Airport auctions vehicles and equipment: Auction until September 17, 2024
Holiday deficiencies: AK gives tips on enforcing travel rights
AK: Ryanair, Wizz Air and AUA top the list of complaints
Flynas starts between Berlin and Jeddah
Alltours and 1LIVE launch exclusive singles trip to Croatia
Air Baltic launches new connection from Hamburg to Tallinn
Swiss presents new menus from the canton of Aargau on long-haul flights
Emirates expands drinks menu in the onboard lounge with exclusive spirits
Graz Airport auctions vehicles and equipment: Auction until September 17, 2024
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On 3 September 2024, the Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) released a critical safety report calling for an urgent reassessment of working hours and fatigue management systems for air traffic controllers in Australia. The report
Emirates expands drinks menu in the onboard lounge with exclusive spirits
Emirates has expanded its offering in the onboard lounge of its A380 jets. First Class and Business Class passengers can now enjoy high-quality spirits such as Stoli Elit 18 Vodka from Latvia, The Botanist
Aegean Airlines and Volotea are moving closer together
On September 3, 2024, Aegean Airlines and Volotea announced the signing of a significant investment agreement. The Greek airline intends to acquire a 21% stake in the regional low-cost carrier Volotea.
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In Innsbruck, the Austrian Space Forum (ÖWF) together with the European Space Agency (ESA) took a significant step in space research. On August 29, 2024, the first ESA
China Airlines lowers prices for business class flights for early bookings
China Airlines is now offering new, discounted business class fares for flights from Vienna to Asia. Customers who book at least 60 days in advance can save up to 12%
Innsbruck-Vienna new in AUA’s “AIRail” offer from December 15, 2024
From December 15, 2024, travelers can look forward to a significant innovation in the “AIRail” offer: the connection between Innsbruck and Vienna-Schwechat Airport will now officially be part of this successful intermodal
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From the end of November 2024, the Lufthansa subsidiary Eurowings will offer regular flights to Arvidsjaur in Swedish Lapland on behalf of the charter provider Professional Aviation Solutions (PAS) and its subsidiary Polar Air Shuttle.
1 Live hosts “Loveplane” event at Paderborn/Lippstadt Airport for the third time
The radio station 1 Live is organizing the “Loveplane” event at Paderborn/Lippstadt Airport for the third time from October 7 to 10, 2024. Before the participants take off to Croatia in an exclusive party plane,
Elodie Berthonneau becomes new Vice President Asia-Pacific at Lufthansa Cargo
From October 1, 2024, Elodie Berthonneau will take over the position of Vice President Asia-Pacific at Lufthansa Cargo in Singapore. In this role, she will lead the sales and handling organization in the
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The anticipation for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, which will take place in Basel, knows no bounds. Easyjet, the city’s leading regional airline, is proud to be the official airline partner of this
Luxury and logistics: Swiss and the weight of the new first class seats
In the aviation industry, the trend is increasingly towards maximum luxury and privacy, especially in first class. Swiss International Air Lines, a subsidiary of Lufthansa, is following this trend with new,
Edelweiss inaugurates airplane and bench in the Elm holiday region
The Swiss holiday airline Edelweiss recently named its Airbus A320 “Elm”. The name follows the motto “Where Edelweiss is at home”, as the Edelweiss flowers are also found in the region
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The Lebensfreude Messe, an important platform for health and well-being, will open its doors again from 22 to 24 November 2024 in the Hamburg-Schnelsen exhibition hall. Further dates are available, for example, in
“Tarzan” in Stuttgart: A gripping and successful show
The musical “Tarzan” at the Palladium Theater Stuttgart takes the audience into a fascinating world of music, dance and acrobatics. The story, which is based on the Disney film of the same name from 1999 and the
MSC Cruises may be planning new mega cruise ships at Meyer Turku
According to reports from the website Shipping Italy, MSC Cruises and the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland are in advanced negotiations to build cruise ships of the alleged new “Ultimate Class”. These
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From September 6 to 8, 2024, Vienna will become the center of international coffee culture when the “Vienna Coffee Festival” celebrates its tenth anniversary in the Marx Halle. Since its first edition
A celebration of the senses: Tequila, rum and gin in Vienna
On September 20 and 21, 2024, Vienna's Ottakringer Brewery will be transformed into a true paradise for lovers of spirits and culinary delights. Three top-class festivals that showcase the best of
Klagenfurt's hotspot: Villa Lido on Lake Wörthersee
After numerous stays and frequent walks past the Villa Lido, I allowed myself to try this place today. It was a pleasant Thursday with a temperature of about 26
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Quick links: International | Military | Austria | Germany | Switzerland | Tourism | Trip reports | Food Insider | Travel Tips | Service & Jobs | Newsletter | “To Go” offline magazineTrip report: Braathens Regional Airlines – Klagenfurt Airport
It is Friday, May 10, 2024 and I am currently on the train on the way to Copenhagen Airport. From there we catch a flight with Austrian Airlines in the evening
Not a uniform product, but a confusion: Flixbus in focus
“Flixbus” has now almost become a generic term for long-distance bus journeys in Europe. The company has grown enormously since it was founded in 2012 and is now a quasi-monopolist
Guest commentary: Advantages and disadvantages of Ljubljana Airport from the perspective of a Carinthian
It is Tuesday, January 30, 2024. I am currently in the car with my father as chauffeur on the way to Ljubljana airport. Planned departure with Lufthansa
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Quick links: International | Military | Austria | Germany | Switzerland | Tourism | Trip reports | Food Insider | Travel Tips | Service & Jobs | Newsletter | “To Go” offline magazineRoyal Air Force uses SAF in routine operations for the first time
The Royal Air Force (RAF) has taken another step towards environmentally friendly aviation by using a blend of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and conventional jet fuel in routine operations for the first time.
Tragic plane crash in France: Two Rafale fighter jets collide
On August 15, 2024, a tragic incident occurred in eastern France that shook the French Air Force: two Rafale fighter jets crashed on the border between the Vosges and Meurthe-et-Moselle regions
Poland strengthens its defense capabilities with mega deal for Apache attack helicopters
Poland has taken a significant step towards strengthening its military capabilities. On August 13, 2024, Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz signed a $10 billion contract
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The Vienna Whisky Festival, which takes place from 18 to 19 October 2024 in the renowned MuseumsQuartier in Vienna, will once again be the meeting place for whisky enthusiasts from all over the world. The fourth edition of this
Worlds of Pleasure 2024: A feast for all the senses at the Vienna MAK
On October 19 and 20, 2024, the MAK – Museum of Applied Arts in Vienna will be transformed into a paradise for connoisseurs and gourmets. The Worlds of Pleasure, a trade fair for culinary
Holiday season 2024: Consumer protection in Upper Austria in full swing
The 2024 holiday season has not only brought relaxation for many Austrians, but also numerous problems. The consumer advocates of the Upper Austrian Chamber of Labor (AK) are currently particularly challenged to help travelers
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- TAP's 2015 privatization may have been fraudulent - report September 6, 2024Portugal's audit authority (Inspeção-Geral de Finanças - IGF) has concluded that the privatization of TAP Air Portugal (TP, Lisbon) in 2015, when Atlantic Gateway, a consortium owned by David Neeleman and Humberto Pedrosa, bought the state-owned carrier, might have been fraudulent, the television channel SIC Notícias reported. The consortium acquired the airline while agreeing with […]
- Ryanair mulls setting up package holiday arm September 6, 2024Michael O'Leary, chief executive of Ryanair Holdings, has said in an interview with the newspaper The Telegraph that he would consider launching a package holiday arm to rival that of low-cost rival easyJet. “I wouldn't rule out setting up a holidays division. The holiday product is probably a reasonable way of charging higher fares and […]
- Malta's JetHouse seeks US charter authorization September 6, 2024JetHouse (JTH, Malta International) has applied for a US Foreign Air Carrier Permit (FACP) and an exemption to launch charter flights between the United States and the European Union. The Maltese business charter specialist currently operates a single Falcon 7X, 9H-NEAH (msn 17). In the absence of US certification, the aircraft has been deployed within […]
- Ghana's Relax Airlines advances towards certification September 6, 2024