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Ryanair wins legal battle against eDreams over excessive fees

Jan Gruber July 28, 2024 10:00

Ryanair has won a significant victory in a legal battle against Spanish online travel agency eDreams in the Berlin Regional Court. The court ruled that eDreams broke the law by charging excessive "service fees" of €3,88 and misleadingly advertising its "Flexfare" fare. This decision follows a similar ruling in the US against Booking.com, which found that the platform had illegally harvested data from Ryanair. Ryanair strongly criticized eDreams and called on the agency to stop its consumer deceptions and join "Approved OTA" agreements, as other European online travel agencies have already done. These agreements are designed to ensure that consumers receive transparent and true prices for Ryanair flights.

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Etihad Airways with new Warner Bros special livery

Jan Gruber July 28, 2024 09:32

The aviation industry is known for constantly innovating and finding new ways to enhance the flight experience for passengers. An extraordinary collaboration between Etihad Airways and Warner Bros. World Yas Island Abu Dhabi has now opened up a new dimension to the flight experience. The airline unveiled a specially designed aircraft and an exclusive themed lounge at Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi, offering travellers a unique experience. This partnership marks a milestone in the region and shows how collaborations between aviation companies and entertainment giants can revolutionise the travel experience. The partnership between Etihad Airways and Warner Bros. World has led to the launch of a themed aircraft, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner decorated with iconic characters from the Warner Bros. world. One side of the aircraft features Looney Tunes characters, while the other side features the legendary DC Super Heroes. This eye-catching design not only serves as a visual highlight, but also as a flying advertisement for the Warner Bros. World theme park on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi. The aircraft was unveiled on July 25, 2024, during an impressive opening ceremony at Warner Bros. World, attended by numerous fans and media representatives. In parallel, an exclusive themed lounge was set up at Abu Dhabi International Airport, designed especially for families and children. This lounge offers young travelers up to the age of ten a unique experience by immersing them in the world of their favorite characters. The facility is colorfully decorated and has different areas where children can play, relax and enjoy the

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Vienna Airport puts another solar plant into operation

Amely Mizzi July 28, 2024 09:22

Vienna Airport is setting further standards in terms of its own production of electrical energy. With the recent commissioning of its tenth photovoltaic system and a comprehensive strategy to reduce CO2 emissions, the airport is not only a pioneer in Austria, but also an international example. Commitment not only contributes to achieving ambitious climate goals, but also offers solutions to the challenges of the energy transition. However, the CO2 emissions produced by the airlines operating there are not included. The measures taken by the airport only relate to its own operations. Vienna Airport's tenth photovoltaic system was recently officially put into operation. This system comprises more than 5.000 solar modules with a production capacity of around 4 megawatts/peak and generates around 4 million kilowatt hours of electricity annually. In total, the airport now has 78.000 solar panels installed over an area of ​​around 46 hectares and produces around 46 million kilowatt hours of solar power annually. This corresponds to about half of the airport's own electricity needs, which not only saves costs but also makes the energy supply more sustainable. Despite the positive developments in the field of renewable energies, Vienna Airport, like many other producers of solar power, is facing new challenges. Günther Ofner, CEO of the airport, points to the growing problem of negative electricity prices. In May 2024, there were already 78 hours in Austria in which the electricity price was negative. This occurs when there is an oversupply of solar power, so that producers have to pay for it when they feed electricity into the grid. According to Ofner, solving this problem requires both the expansion

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Vienna's natural bathing areas: A paradise for bathing enthusiasts and nature lovers

Amely Mizzi July 28, 2024 07:59

Vienna, the lively capital of Austria, offers much more than just historical sights and cultural experiences. With 63 kilometers of freely accessible shorelines and a variety of natural bathing areas along the Danube and the Old Danube, the city invites its residents and visitors to enjoy a unique bathing experience in the middle of an urban environment. The city administration under the leadership of City Councilor Ulli Sima is pursuing a clear line: instead of the increasing privatization of shore access, as in many other regions, Vienna is focusing on public accessibility and the creation of attractive leisure activities on the water. An outstanding example of Vienna's commitment to creating public bathing areas is the Danube Island. Originally built as a flood protection measure between 1972 and 1988, the island has developed into one of the city's most popular leisure areas. With the longest bathing beach in Europe and 60 floating pontoons, the island offers ideal conditions for bathing enthusiasts and sun worshippers. "Pier 22", a newly designed section of the so-called "Sunken City", is particularly popular. Here, visitors will find a promenade with shady spots, swimming platforms and consumption-free picnic areas. Directly opposite is the CopaBeach, which offers a unique holiday feeling on four hectares of land. Two sandy beaches, a green seating area and tropical plants create a relaxed atmosphere. The recently opened Arena Beach, with its family-friendly sandy beach and a shallow water zone, is also an attractive destination for those seeking relaxation. The nearby Pirate Bay expands the offer with a spacious sandy beach with shallow water entrances and shady spots. Diverse bathing options on the Old Danube Not only the New Danube, but also the Old Danube offers a variety of attractive bathing spots. With a

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Austrian aviation is recovering: passenger growth and challenges in 2024

Amely Mizzi July 28, 2024 07:55

The Austrian aviation industry will continue to be robust and growing strongly in 2024. With a total of 16,5 million passengers at the country's six commercial airports in the first half of 2024, Austria recorded a significant increase of 7,7% compared to the previous year. This positive development, almost at the level of the record year 2019, illustrates the population's renewed desire to travel. Vienna Airport in particular benefited from this dynamic, but the country's smaller airports also recorded significant increases. At the same time, regional airports are facing challenges such as aircraft shortages and varying developments in passenger numbers. The Association of Austrian Commercial Airports (AÖV) underlines the importance of airports as important economic and tourism drivers. In the first half of 2024, a total of 16.478.576 passengers were counted at Austrian commercial airports - Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Graz, Linz and Klagenfurt - which corresponds to an increase of 7,7% compared to the previous year. Flights to Germany, Spain and Italy were particularly popular. The number of scheduled and non-scheduled flight movements rose by 4,9% to 129.838 take-offs and landings. The seat load factor, i.e. the average capacity of the aircraft, improved to 77,4%, an increase of 0,6 percentage points compared to the previous year. Freight volumes also showed a positive development, growing by 16,9% to 174.675 tonnes. Vienna Airport, Austria's largest hub airport, recorded an increase of 14.386.331% compared to the previous year with 7,9 passengers. Salzburg Airport recorded an increase of 8,1% to 971.266 air travellers. Graz Airport also saw a significant increase of 22,7% to 373.385 passengers. Innsbruck and Linz airports, on the other hand, had

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Airport blockades by “Last Generation” cause chaos and damage

Jan Gruber July 28, 2024 07:50

The self-proclaimed climate protection group "Last Generation" caused significant disruption to air traffic this week by blocking Cologne/Bonn and Frankfurt am Main airports. Hundreds of flights had to be canceled, which led to massive disruptions for travelers and economic damage. The association of airlines operating in Germany, Board of Airline Representatives in Germany (BARIG), strongly condemns the actions. Michael Hoppe, Chairman and Executive Director of BARIG, described the blockades as illegal and dangerous for public safety. Many people were affected, especially during the holiday season, whose trips could not take place as planned. Freight traffic also suffered from the actions, which disrupted supply chains. The association is calling for consistent criminal prosecution of those responsible.

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Austrian Airlines names new Dreamliner “Schönbrunn Palace”

Amely Mizzi July 28, 2024 07:48

Austrian Airlines, in cooperation with the Schönbrunn Group, has christened a new Boeing 787-9 series Dreamliner “Schönbrunn Palace”. This naming marks the start of the new “Highlights of Vienna” concept, in which future aircraft will be named after well-known Viennese sights. Schönbrunn Palace, as Austria’s most visited attraction, symbolizes the airline’s close connection with Austrian cultural heritage and tourism. The cooperation with the Schönbrunn Group underlines the common intention to represent Austria’s tourist attractions worldwide. Michael Trestl, Chief Commercial Officer of Austrian Airlines, and Klaus Panholzer, CEO of the Schönbrunn Group, emphasized the importance of this partnership and the joy of presenting Austrian culture internationally. Austrian Airlines serves over 125 destinations worldwide and plans to promote other domestic sights by naming aircraft.

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Lufthansa extends partnership with DOSB and DBS until 2026

Amely Mizzi July 28, 2024 07:46

Deutsche Sport Marketing, which works for the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) and the German Disabled Sports Association (DBS), has extended its partnership with Lufthansa Airlines until 2026. Lufthansa will therefore remain the official airline of Team Germany and Team Germany Paralympics. Lufthansa has been working with the DOSB since 2005 and with the DBS since 2009. In the “Yes” video series, athletes from Team Germany and Team Germany Paralympics share their personal stories and experiences. Lufthansa also offers its passengers travel tips and insider information from Lufthansa employees on the “Lufthansa Insights” platform. A special highlight is the “Fanhansa”, which flies from Frankfurt to Paris and operates six aircraft with this logo until mid-September.

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Agreement on wage increase for Lufthansa CityLine flight attendants

Jan Gruber July 28, 2024 07:44

After months of negotiations and a two-day strike, the Independent Flight Attendants Organisation (UFO) and Lufthansa CityLine have agreed on a significant wage increase for around 900 flight attendants. The new collective wage agreement, which is to run until December 2025, provides for a retroactive increase in wages of 7,5% from January 2024 and a further increase of 4,5% from March 2025. In addition, allowances and a one-off payment of 750 euros were agreed. An inflation compensation premium will also be paid in part. In addition, holiday pay will increase by 150 euros. These measures are intended to compensate for the lengthy negotiations and compensate the flight attendants for giving up growth prospects. A ballot among the UFO members will decide on the acceptance of the contract.

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Vienna Airport condemns protest action and demands compensation

Amely Mizzi July 28, 2024 07:43

On July 27, 2024, a protest took place at Vienna Airport, during which demonstrators scattered confetti and attempted to block passenger routes. Despite the disruptions, flight operations were able to continue as planned. Vienna Airport sharply criticized the actions, describing them as "pointless and counterproductive activism" that neither contributes to the climate protection debate nor has a positive effect. The airport emphasized that air traffic in Europe only accounts for a small share of 0,52% of CO2 emissions, and in Austria it is only 0,16%. The security forces and airport staff redirected passengers to avoid delays. The airport announced that it would take criminal action against those responsible and demand reimbursement for damage and cleaning work. Vienna Airport thanked the police and its own security forces for their efforts.

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