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GKB has got a new boss
The Graz-Köflacher-Bahn got a new company boss, Barbara Kleinert, on December 1, 2023. She succeeds Franz Weinträgl. “In the coming years, extensive investments will be made in Styria
Eurostar temporarily suspends Amsterdam-London services
The private railway company Eurostar has to suspend the direct connection between Amsterdam and London due to renovation work. It is currently planned that this route will be paused between June 2024 and January 2025. The
DDSG organizes Christmas and Advent trips
“Moments of happiness on the ship” – this is the motto under which the DDSG Blue Danube fleet, consisting of seven modern ships, sets off on countless boat trips throughout the day and evening. The DDSG themed trips
Ski openings: ÖAMTC warns of traffic jams on motorways
The first ski openings are just around the corner: The ski season starts in many regions in Salzburg next weekend. Numerous day and holiday guests will be coming this weekend
Hoteliers Association welcomes world's first 100 percent SAF long-haul flight
Charles Lindbergh's historic transatlantic flight from New York to Paris in 1927. Significantly, the first Atlantic crossing by an aircraft fueled entirely with sustainable fuel started in Europe and flew from Heathrow
Lower Austria is recording increasing overnight stays
Statistics Austria published the October numbers for overnight stays this week and so the preliminary results for the summer season are clear: Governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner and Michael Shower, Managing Director of Niederösterreichwerbung, are happy
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The Canal of Cassandra: Ancient Panama
Thessaloniki is not necessarily the travel hotspot in Greece. For those who have often traveled to the south of the country, a trip to the metropolis of northern Greece and its surroundings is worthwhile
Controversial excursion destination: Dr. Dollfuß Memorial on the Hohe Wand
In Austria there are some “excursion destinations” where the critical question of why they (still) exist at all is definitely appropriate. At the top is probably the Dr. Dollfuß Memorial, which has been there since 1935
Test: Avion Express Malta performs well - client Air Malta still messes it up
In Europe, there are more and more airlines from which you cannot normally buy tickets, but are delighted with them on charter flights and increasingly also on scheduled flights. to the on
In the sub-charter of the sub-charter: With Carpatair's “new” A319 for Air Baltic from Zurich to Riga
When I boarded an Air Baltic A220 on my Swiss flight to Zurich the day before this trip report, I had to smile a little. I had it about 3 weeks earlier
Fifth Freedom with Ethiopian: Pleasant change from European zero service
For a few days now there has been an alternative to Austrian Airlines and Ryanair on the Vienna-Copenhagen-Vienna route at least four times a week with Ethiopian Airlines. While the two European providers rely on medium-haul jets,
Nor(se)-wegian 2.0: Full plane, overpriced food on board and almost 1,5 hours earlier in New York
New York, if you can make it there, you make it anywhere. This wisdom was already shared by the great Frank Sinatra in his hymn to one of the most exciting metropolises
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Entry permit for air travel to Canada
An eTA is required to travel to Canada by air. The eTA Canada is applied for online and can be used for various travel purposes.
The EU Commission wants to tighten air passenger rights
In recent years it has become clear that passenger rights offer far too many loopholes and possible interpretations, which are often interpreted to the detriment of passengers. Now the EU Commission wants to tighten things up
Etihad and Air France-KLM cooperate on frequent flyer programs
The aviation companies Etihad Airways, Air France and KLM will work together in the area of their frequent flyer programs. According to the announcement, participants should now be able to travel on flights of all participating airlines
Austria has introduced new passports
Since the beginning of December 2023, Austrian passports have had a new design. This can be applied for in district administrations and authorized municipal offices since December 1, 2023. “When revising the passport
China partially lifts visa requirements
Since December 1, 2023, the People's Republic of China has allowed citizens from Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, France, Spain and Malaysia, among others, to enter the country without a visa. Only a passport, which is at least
PR China relaxes visa issuance
After several years of virtual isolation, the People's Republic of China wants to attract more tourists again. In addition, the issuing of visas necessary for entry is now being simplified in Germany. Until the end of this
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