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June 26

Ryanair increases flight offer from Tirana

The airline Ryanair has been able to significantly expand its flight schedule to the Albanian city of Tirana. From October 31st, numerous additional flights will be offered from Tirana. The carrier Ryanair can announce a significant increase in flights to the Albanian city, as reported by the Aeroroutes portal. A detailed list of flights to the Albanian city can be seen in the list below:

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AerLingus: Resumption of the Shannon-Paris CDG route

Ireland's national airline AerLingus will announce the resumption of the Shannon - Paris CDG route in the near future. The route was last offered in 2020. AerLingus will include the route between Shannon and Paris CDG in its flight schedule in the future, as the Aeroroutes portal confirmed. From September 22, 2023, two weekly flights will be operated with the Airbus A321neo.

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Lufthansa starts Pride advertising campaign

Lufthansa has launched an advertising campaign entitled "The World says yes to you" to mark "Pride" month. The aim is to position itself as a reliable partner for the queer community. "Lufthansa brings guests from a wide range of nations and cultures together and welcomes everyone on board - regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin, religion, nationality, sexual orientation or identity. For queer people, however, traveling the world is always associated with a feeling of unease - not everyone is welcomed with open arms everywhere. With the Pride campaign, Lufthansa presents people and places that welcome queer life. And in doing so, supports queer people in discovering such places and many others in the world," explains Carsten Hoffmann, Head of Brand Experience Lufthansa Airlines. Lufthansa shows its support for diversity in many ways. Among other things, since June 2022 an Airbus A320neo with the registration D-AINY has been flying through Europe every day with the lettering "Lovehansa" in rainbow colors - as an ambassador for openness and a commitment to people in all their diversity. For the first time this year, Lufthansa is also one of the main sponsors of the Frankfurt CSD. 

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Air Canada takes on Montreal-Madrid

The Canadian airline Air Canada is planning to expand its flight schedule to Spanish destinations. This is reflected in the addition of flights on the Montreal-Madrid route. The carrier will be adding the route between Montreal and Madrid to its flight schedule in the future, and the airline is planning five weekly flights on this route. The flights will be operated with Airbus A330 aircraft, as confirmed by the Aeroroutes portal.

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Lübeck Air relies on virtual interlining

Lübeck Airport's own brand, Lübeck Air, has entered into a sales cooperation with Airsiders. This means that they want to offer so-called "virtual interlining". This will enable passengers to book connecting flights via the provider's homepage. This is not real interlining; instead, Airsides combines the bookings. The disadvantage, however, is that luggage may have to be checked in again. In the event of delays, there is a connection guarantee, but this does not come from the airline, but from the tech company. 

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Skyalps expands fleet to 14 Dash 8-400

The regional airline Skyalps wants to significantly expand its fleet by March 2024. In the future, it plans to operate 14 de Havilland Dash 8-400s, and at least three of these are to be stationed at airports in southern Italy. It has been known for some time that Skyalps wants to add at least ten turboprop aircraft of this type to its fleet. The fleet currently consists of four aircraft. It will soon also offer scheduled flights outside of its home base in Bolzano. These are the routes Verona-Rome (Fiumicino) and Düsseldorf-Linz. Company boss Alex Spinato confirmed to Air Transport World that the fleet will be expanded accordingly by March 2024 and that at least three airports will be stationed at airports in southern Italy. Probably for competitive reasons, the company has not yet revealed any more details. In a few days, the fleet will be expanded from four to five de Havilland Dash 8-400s. The aircraft will also be gradually retrofitted with special winglets. 

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Nouvelair is back at Cologne/Bonn Airport

The Tunisian airline Nouvelair celebrated its comeback at Cologne/Bonn Airport last week. For the first time since 2019, it is offering two destinations again. It flies to the airport from Djerba and Monastir. "We are delighted that Nouvelair is returning to our airport directly with two destinations that are of interest to both individual and package travelers," explains Thilo Schmid, CEO of Cologne/Bonn Airport GmbH. "Tunisia is a classic travel destination for anyone who loves great beaches, exciting culture and Arabian hospitality." From June 21, 2023, flights will depart every Wednesday at 9.40:11.20 a.m. to Monastir, located on the Gulf of Hammamet (arrival: 8:5.00 a.m. local time). The coastal town, located at the tip of a peninsula, boasts two city beaches, a lively old town and the Ribat fortress, which dates back to the 27th century (return flight also on Wednesdays at 15.40 a.m. local time). A brand new addition to Nouvelair's flight schedule is the connection from Cologne/Bonn to Djerba. From June 17.40, flights to North Africa's largest island in the Gulf of Gabès will be available every Tuesday at 3.000:04.15 p.m. (arrival: XNUMX:XNUMX p.m. local time). With more than XNUMX hours of sunshine per year, Djerba is particularly popular with beach vacationers and water sports enthusiasts (return flight also on Tuesdays at XNUMX:XNUMX a.m. local time). 

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Summer vacation: Tips for using your smartphone abroad

Tour operators are expecting sales growth this summer compared to the last pre-Corona year of 2019, because for the first time in three years, Austrian holidaymakers have the opportunity to travel abroad without any pandemic restrictions. Just as before, the smartphone is a constant companion on vacation this year too. In addition to accessing social media to stay in touch with loved ones, the "electronic Swiss Army knife" can do more than just take photos, navigate, bank online, watch TV, radio and stream films. In an emergency, dial the European emergency number 112 The most important aspect of taking your smartphone with you on vacation is the ability to quickly make an emergency call in an emergency. The European emergency number 112 is free and works in all EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Macedonia, Montenegro, Norway, Switzerland, Serbia and Ukraine. It can also be called without a contract or credit. The various emergency numbers vary greatly abroad. That is why the European emergency number 112 is considered an international emergency number. If you dial 112 anywhere in Europe (always dial without the area code!), the system automatically connects you to the nearest emergency call center. In Austria, these are the police control centers. No unpleasant surprises thanks to "Roam like at Home" In other EU countries, the "Roam like at Home" rule applies to everyone who does not use their smartphone or cell phone predominantly abroad. This means that the same tariff regulations apply, such as flat rates for call minutes and data usage, as in Austria. Be careful in non-EU countries In non-EU countries, such as Great Britain and Switzerland, the roaming regulations vary depending on the operator. The FMK recommends checking the

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Wild camping in the mountains: what is allowed and what is not?

Is it allowed to pitch a tent on the mountain? Can you just spend the night in a camper van anywhere? Wild camping in the Austrian mountains can quickly lead to a legal labyrinth. Unlike Scandinavia, there is no legal basis in Austria that allows camping in the wild. The regulations here are rather restrictive and vary greatly from state to state. The Austrian Alpine Association provides guidance. First the positive news: Since the Corona pandemic, the mountains have been attracting more and more people looking for relaxation in nature. Outdoor activities and mountain sports in general have many positive aspects. However, this trend increases the pressure on the Alps and sometimes leads to difficulties outside of the well-known tourist areas. This happens, for example, where people - inspired by their individual desire for freedom - feel the need to spend the night "in the wilderness" away from the established infrastructure. Camping in the forest The Austrian Forestry Act 1975 (a federal law) guarantees the right to free access to forests nationwide, but “camping in the dark, tenting…” is expressly excluded. This means that camping in the forest is illegal throughout Austria unless the landowner has given his explicit consent. Camping in the alpine wasteland “There are different legal regulations for areas above the tree line, depending on the federal state,” says Liliana Dagostin, head of the department for spatial planning and nature conservation in the Austrian Alpine Association. In Carinthia, Lower Austria and Tyrol, camping outside of campsites is not allowed and can lead to heavy fines if violated. In Upper Austria, Salzburg, Styria and Vorarlberg there is no explicit nationwide

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Klagenfurt: Franz Orasch dismissed as airport manager

Last week, the Carinthian Airport Operating Company held an extraordinary general meeting. At this meeting, Franz Peter Orasch was dismissed as managing director. Nils Witt, however, is to remain in office until further notice, contrary to initial announcements by politicians. He will be assisted by Maximilian Wildt, who is to become managing director of Klagenfurt Airport in a few days. The manager was previously the airport's marketing director, but moved to Do&Co last year. He will be in charge of the crisis-hit airport for a provisional six months, as the management position is being advertised again. According to reports, Wildt also wants to apply for the regular appointment. The new ownership structure was discussed for the first time at the shareholders' meeting, as due to the fact that Lilihill did not participate in the capital increase, the state of Carinthia (via the KBV) and the city of Klagenfurt again hold the majority. The shares of the Orasch company have been diluted. This was also used to remove him as airport managing director. Until Maximilian Wildt is appointed, KBV board member Martin Payer will act as interim managing director. The first-named manager is to take office on July 1, 2023. Sole management by Nils Witt, who was appointed by Lilihill, is apparently out of the question for politicians.

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