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This is what the new ÖBB Railjets look like from the inside
The Austrian Federal Railways began rolling out the latest generation of Railjets a few days ago. It was announced on March 19, 2024 that 19 more copies of this type would be available
Austria: Good booking situation continues during the Easter holidays
“Across all federal states the booking situation is largely good this Easter holidays. This confirms once again that our guests enjoy Austria's wide range of tourist offerings, from winter sports and wellness
Amateur photographers get their money’s worth at these holiday destinations
A vacation without photos? Hardly imaginable. We want to capture the most beautiful moments along the way: be it a picture in front of the majestic Eiffel Tower, a selfie next to a famous work of art or a panoramic shot
Vienna: Hotels “well booked” over Easter 2024
After the record sales year of 2023, the tourism season for Vienna is off to a very good start this year: at Easter, the first big travel weekend for city tourists every year, the hotels are already very good
Flixbus is expanding its 2024 summer offer by 25 percent
According to the company's own information, the Flixbus route network was expanded by around 2024 percent for the summer of 35. This particularly applies to international routes. Within Germany, the increases are very limited
Laxenburg: Ferry in new splendor
In Laxenburg, Lower Austria, a few kilometers from Vienna, there is one of the largest castle complexes in Austria. The associated Laxenburg Palace Park, in which Wien Holding also has a stake, is one of them
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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
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
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ECJ: Airline vouchers do not have to be paid out
Many airlines try to fob off their passengers with vouchers in the event of flight cancellations in order to avoid having to pay out any money. However, this can only happen with the passenger's consent. Exactly with one
Romania and Bulgaria: Passport controls are only eliminated by air
Effective March 31, 2024, Bulgaria and Romania are considered members of the Schengen area, but only by air. If you travel by car, train or bus, then
Easter holidays 2024: ÖAMTC expects numerous traffic jams
“Easter holidays in Austria and 11 German federal states, including Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg: This means lively travel and excursion traffic on our transit routes,” explains ÖAMTC traffic expert Harald Lasser. The club expects heavy convoy traffic
Permanent strikes in Germany: Passengers have these rights
Calls for strikes for Lufthansa and security staff continue unabated. Passengers need good nerves! An overview of the passenger rights of EU Regulation 261/2004. Depending on the length of the flight route booked, you may be entitled to
Foreign transaction fees are expensive for travelers
1,9 billion euros loss: In Germany there are hidden fees in excessive exchange rates, high costs for international transactions and expenses abroad by travelers. On behalf of Wise this has
Taking winter sports equipment with you: Passengers need to keep this in mind
A ski holiday in March in Europe offers many advantages: the days are getting longer, the slopes are emptier and many ski areas attract people with varied events. To increase the travel time to the mountains
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