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December 14, 2023

Azores Airlines will not be privatized for the time being

Amely Mizzi 14 December 2023 10:02

The airline Azores Airlines was actually supposed to be privatized. But that is not going to happen, at least for the time being. The purchase offers that the regional government received as a result of the tender were not very exciting, because two interested parties offered almost exactly the same amount. In addition, there will be a dispute with the opposition regarding the regional government's upcoming budget. It has now been announced that the privatization of Azores Airlines is being put on hold for the time being. The sale of Tap Air Portugal has also stalled. 

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Black ice at airports: Passengers have these rights

guest Author 14 December 2023 09:45

Freezing rain and black ice are ringing in the new week in many places in Germany, causing disruptions and accidents. There were also disruptions at Germany's second-largest airport in Munich. The reason for the problems was the risk of slippery conditions, which made take-offs and landings too dangerous. 650 flights were canceled last Tuesday as a result. Winter storms and snowfall are expected to cause delays or even cancellations in air traffic in Germany even more frequently in the coming months. But air travelers are not defenseless against the weather or the airlines, as passenger rights expert Julián Navas from AirHelp explains: "Passengers affected by flight cancellations are entitled to alternative transportation or a full refund of the flight price. Airlines usually offer rebooking on an alternative flight. Domestic flights can optionally be rebooked onto a train ticket. If the airline does not take action on its own initiative or cannot offer suitable alternative transportation, the affected passengers can look for an alternative themselves and bill the airline for the costs. In order to ensure that their costs are reimbursed, affected passengers should not make any rebookings to bus, train or other flights without consulting the airline. If the delay is more than five hours or if the flight is scheduled to take place at a later time, the airline is also obliged to refund the full price of the ticket. If the delay is more than two hours, the operating airline must provide passengers with meals and drinks at the airport. In addition, two phone calls or two emails must be made possible. If necessary, the airline must also provide accommodation.

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Münster/Osnabrück: Contract extension for Rainer Schwarz

Jan Gruber 14 December 2023 09:13

The Supervisory Board of Münster/Osnabrück Airport has decided that the contract with Managing Director Rainer Schwarz will be extended early for another year. The manager will therefore be at the helm of the German airport until at least the end of 2025. "The extremely positive development of the FMO in the post-Corona period, both in terms of traffic and business management, shows that Prof. Schwarz has set the right course for the FMO. In the next two years, it is now important to continue and stabilize this course. In addition, important decisions must be made during this period for the transformation to a climate-neutral airport," said Supervisory Board Chairman Martin Sommer. 

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Friedrichshafen: Marabu takes on Heraklion

Amely Mizzi 14 December 2023 09:06

Condor's Estonian sister company Marabu Airlines will also start flying from Friedrichshafen in the 2024 summer flight schedule. The carrier will now fly to Heraklion. From May 3, 2024, Marabu initially intends to connect Lake Constance Airport with Heraklion in Greece twice a week. The service will take place on Mondays and Fridays. Airbus A320 aircraft will generally be used. This is a seasonal route that will initially be offered in the 2024 summer flight schedule. 

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Ita takeover: EU Commission calls on competitors to comment

Amely Mizzi 14 December 2023 08:39

For several months now, it has been apparent that the EU Commission may not approve Lufthansa's entry into Ita Airways, which is to lead to a complete takeover in several steps, without significant conditions. Now the competition authority is calling on competitors to comment. Just recently, various unions appealed to the European competition authorities, in which, to put it simply, they demanded that the deal be approved as quickly as possible and with as few conditions as possible. The background to this is that a kind of preliminary procedure was carried out before Lufthansa officially registered, and it has been leaked that the EU Commission could impose significant conditions. For example, the surrender of take-off and landing rights for transatlantic traffic from Germany, but also at the Italian airports Rome-Fiumicino and Milan-Linate on short-haul routes was mentioned. Traffic between Italy and Germany and Italy and Switzerland in particular seems to be under close scrutiny, because on some routes there is little or no competition at all. There are also a total of six routes on which there is no competition at all. These are linked to the Ita hubs Milan-Linate and Rome-Fiumicino as well as the Lufthansa hubs Frankfurt and Munich and the Swiss hub Zurich. These routes seem to be of particular interest to the EU Commission. However, it is questionable whether there are any other airlines interested in flying on these routes, which are already frequently used by transfer passengers. The EU Commission officially announced that it is assuming that, after a preliminary examination, the intended deal will fall under the so-called merger control regulation.

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Winter magic in Wattens

guest Author 14 December 2023 08:07

Wonderful hikes through the fresh snow, tobogganing fun on the mountain or carriage rides with the romantic dance of snowflakes: all these holiday dreams come true in the Hall-Wattens holiday region in the heart of Tyrol. Exciting animal observations on a Nature Watch Tour in the Karwendel Nature Park or a snowshoe hike through the winter forest ensure a varied winter holiday. Tulfer's local mountain is one of the most beautiful panoramic mountains in the country - with breathtaking views of the Karwendel massif opposite and far into the Inn Valley. The pleasantly clear ski area on the Glungezer is particularly popular with leisurely skiers, ski tourers and families with children. Magical winter time in Hall in Tirol You will come across perhaps one of the most beautiful Tyrolean towns when you set out on a journey of discovery to the medieval town of Hall in Tirol. One of the best-preserved old towns in Austria with intact and revitalized historical buildings within the city walls. A wintery city walk with shops and small cafés ensures a lively atmosphere even in winter. For those interested in history, there are numerous city and themed tours on offer, which provide an insight into the history of the largest old town in western Austria. On a Nature Watch Tour on the trail of chamois and ibex A wonderful symbiosis in winter results from a snowshoe hike, during which you can explore the alpine nature at the same time. On a Nature Watch Tour, you are equipped with Swarovski Optik binoculars and accompanied by a certified guide. Here you go in search of animal and plant tracks in the Karwendel Nature Park, the largest nature park in Austria. And with a bit of luck, you might catch a glimpse of alpine inhabitants such as ibex or chamois. 

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London: British Airways announces Stansted comeback

Amely Mizzi 14 December 2023 07:38

After a long break, British Airways is resuming flights from London Stansted in the 2024 summer flight schedule. Three destinations will be served with Embraer 190s by its subsidiary BA Cityflyer, which otherwise mainly flies from London City Airport. From May 18, 2024, there will be scheduled flights from London Stansted to Ibiza, Nice and Florence on weekends. It was recently announced that BA Cityflyer will increase the capacity of its Embraer 190s from 98 seats to 106. For passengers, this means that legroom will be reduced. The BA subsidiary wants to expand its offering with the existing fleet, as more passengers can be transported per flight. London Stansted Airport has long played only a minor role for British Airways. The low-cost airline Ryanair dominates this airport. The IAG Group focuses on Heathrow, Gatwick and CIty airports in the capital of the United Kingdom. The last time there was activity from Stansted was on a small scale before the Corona pandemic. "I am delighted to welcome British Airways back to London Stansted and look forward to the start of scheduled flights from the airport in May next year," said Ciaran Brannigan, Commercial Director of London-Stansted. Another route that British Airways will serve from London's third-largest airport in the 2024 summer flight schedule is Calvi. However, this is not a scheduled route, but a charter order that will be fulfilled for the tour operator Corsican Places. The group subsidiary BA Euroflyer will serve the Agadir destination from London Gatwick Airport from March 31, 2024. This is the second Moroccan destination that the Gatwick branch will fly to.

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Tui with new summer flights from Salzburg and Innsbruck

Amely Mizzi 14 December 2023 07:09

This year, TUI is once again offering attractive early bird discounts for family trips in spring and summer 2024. In over 300 family-friendly accommodations, including sustainably certified Green & Fair Hotels, families can spend their valuable vacation time with TUI in a particularly cost-conscious way: The family promotion, where children travel from 111 euros, applies to package tours to ten popular holiday countries on medium-haul flights when booking from December 6 to February 13, 2024. The travel period for the promotion runs from March 15 to September 30, 2024. New to the program and included in the promotion are package tours with direct flights from Innsbruck to the Greek island of Karpathos and from Salzburg to the Tunisian city of Monastir. In addition, children - if booked by February 29, 2024 - can stay free of charge in over 200 hotels in and around Austria if they travel by themselves from March 15 to October 31, 2024. TUI family holidays at attractive prices Children can fly on their long-awaited family holiday next year from 111 euros. The price is valid in selected family hotels with flights to destinations such as Turkey, Greece, Spain, Tunisia or Bulgaria. A total of over 300 family-friendly accommodations in ten holiday countries on medium-haul routes are involved in the family campaign. These include the popular TUI Blue, TUI Magic Life, Robinson, TUI Suneo and TUI Kids Club hotels as well as family-friendly Green & Fair Hotels, which make sustainable travel easy. TUI has included the Cape Verde Islands in the family campaign with a direct flight from Vienna. The flight connection with Smartwings runs until May 10, 2024. In addition, TUI guests will be able to fly to Cape Verde in the summer.

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Travel prices in the Czech Republic and Slovakia increased by ten percent

Amely Mizzi 14 December 2023 06:38

Interrupted only by the Corona pandemic, Czech and Slovak travel providers have been recording a strong increase in travel to warm water destinations during the cold season for several years. Statistics from Dvolena.cz show that seven percent more bookings were made in November and December 2023. In the two countries mentioned, these two months are considered to be the months with the highest bookings for the respective winter season. In contrast to Germany or Austria, the trend is traditionally that bookings are made at much shorter notice. The local airlines and tour operators had already adapted to this before the Corona pandemic. Nevertheless, the Brno-based Student Agency, the parent company of the rail and long-distance bus operator Regiojet, appeals to people to book early, as the range on the market is limited. As a rule, customers would book their Christmas and New Year's Eve holidays in November and early December. For those who want to travel in January, December seems to be the usual booking time. The most common vacation is between five days and two weeks. Four-star hotels with all-inclusive services dominate the accommodation, which corresponds to similar preferences as for summer holidays. The most popular destinations include the nearby exotics such as the Cape Verde Islands, Oman and the United Arab Emirates, as they offer an attractive mix of proximity and exoticism. Among the more distant exotic destinations, destinations such as Cuba, Vietnam, Zanzibar, Mauritius, the Dominican Republic and Thailand are popular because of their unique cultures and breathtaking natural landscapes. Student Agency also has to admit that there has been a setback in the area of ​​Egypt trips, which are otherwise very popular with Czechs and Slovaks.

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Regiojet accelerates Prague-Brno trains

Jan Gruber 14 December 2023 06:02

Since December 10, 2023, Regiojet trains between Prague and Brno have been traveling 13 minutes faster. The travel time is now just 2 hours and 28 minutes. From the Czech capital, the journey to Kosice will be 25 minutes faster. RegioJet has already expanded the range of connections on the Prague-Brno-Bratislava route from three to four pairs of trains per day from October 2023. It offers passengers a new morning connection from Bratislava to Prague (departure 6:21 a.m., arrival 10:37 a.m.) and an afternoon connection from Prague to Bratislava (departure 17:15 p.m., arrival 21:32 p.m.). RegioJet plans to expand its international network of connections and is preparing to expand into Ukraine. As part of this expansion, the main goal is to extend the existing Prague-Kosice line to the Ukrainian city of Chop, which is located on the border with Hungary and Slovakia. The extended night train will be equipped with sleeping cars and sleeping seats, allowing passengers to choose their travel method according to their preferences and needs. This extension will open up new travel options to the East, while also facilitating access to the Ukrainian railway network. Plans for expanding the international network also include the Przemysl-Hanover night connection, for which an application for open access to the rail network has been submitted to the Polish railway authority UTK. RegioJet plans to establish a daily train service between Prague and Berlin in 2024. Passengers can expect the same services on this route as on the current trains. 

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