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Railway transport: Vida wants to stick to direct awards
The Vida union continues to speak out against the changes to procurement law in the railway sector pushed by the EU Commission. In the future, all subsidized transport will have to be put out to tender. For example in Austria
Climate change: Kraus-Winkler does not see Austria's ski areas in danger
Austria's Secretary of State for Tourism, Suanne Kraus-Winkler, believes that the local winter sports resorts should be better prepared than those in other countries for possible challenges that could arise from global warming.
Half-year figures: A&O hostels with a strong increase in sales
The hostel operator A&O was able to generate more sales than ever before with around 2023 million euros in the first half of 100. The previous year's result was exceeded by 47 percent. To those anyway
Italy: FS sets up tourist train to Pompeii
The Italian State Railways have launched a new high-speed train between Rome and Pompeii. It leaves Roma-Termini on Sundays at 8:53 am and reaches its destination around 10:XNUMX am
Kenya no longer issues visas on arrival
For a few days now, Kenya has stopped issuing visas to tourists on arrival. In the future, everyone who needs a visa for this country will have to apply for an e-visa in advance. Because of
China allows Germans to enter Hainan without a visa
If the regulations are strictly adhered to, German citizens are now able to travel to the island of Hainan, which is part of the People's Republic of China, without a visa. When booking a flight you have to consider that
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"Hunger drives it in...": In the Wizz Air UK Airbus321neo from Gran Canaria to London-Luton
“…and their café con leche. Then make everything together 8,80 euros, please.” It is late Saturday afternoon when the waiter brings me the coffee I ordered along with the bill. Another
ÖBB Intercitybus: The “tire train” in Carinthia, Italy and Styria
The ÖBB intercity buses are a curiosity in the world of the Austrian Federal Railways. There are also only three lines and the reasons for this are typically Austrian or Italian. What the ÖBB
Binter Canarias – Island Hopping Deluxe – a (small) culinary “journey through time”
Flying in the Embraer 195-E2 from Mallorca to Gran Canaria... - that was once associated with a certain magic. With anticipation, in some cases more than a year in advance. I remember
In the test: This is what the long-distance buses from Regiojet offer
The Czech mobility group Regiojet has been active as a private railway company for several years. They offer trips to Budapest and Prague, among others. You are also a partner on the Austrian route sections
In the test: Slovak Lines – the Slovakian feeder for Vienna Airport
Competition for passengers is fierce, so the standard of service on long-distance buses is higher than, for example, in Austria and Germany. This is expressed for the passengers as follows:
Comparison: AUA Business Lounge vs. SkyLounge vs. Vienna Lounge
At the end of March 2022, Terminal 2 with gate areas B, C and D went back into operation at Vienna-Schwechat Airport. At the same time, the Vienna Lounge opened, the new flagship of the exclusive
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Travel defects in package tours: How to get money back
A well-deserved vacation should be the perfect opportunity to switch off and unwind. But unfortunately it happens again and again that package tours do not go as expected and
Credit cards popular on vacation, but included insurance opaque
When booking this year's summer holiday, the credit card was by far the most frequently used means of payment by Austrians. Austria's largest tariff comparison portal Durchblicker had 1.250 households in July
Didn't take the flight: How to get the taxes and fees back
Air travel has changed a lot in recent years, and air travel has seen more frequent cancellations due to uncertainty and restrictions. Passengers who have a non-cancellable airline ticket are often faced with the
The Warsaw, Montreal and Cape Town Air Transport Agreements: Importance for Airlines and Passengers
The international aviation industry is characterized by complex regulations and agreements that are intended to ensure the smooth functioning of global air traffic. Three of the most important aviation agreements are the Warsaw Convention of 1929, the
Vacation canceled due to forest fires: Package travelers have these rights
Every vacationer looks forward to a carefree trip, but sometimes unforeseen events such as flight cancellations, delays or natural disasters such as forest fires can spoil vacation happiness. In such situations, tour operators carry a special
Return flight canceled: Employees must note this
Many summer vacations end with a nasty surprise – return flights or return journeys by train are canceled (or have extreme delays) and those affected end up abroad through no fault of their own
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