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August 13, 2024

Frankfurt: Discover flies to Kittilä all year round

Amely Mizzi August 13, 2024 14:19

Discover Airlines is expanding its flight offering and will be flying to the Finnish city of Kittilä from Frankfurt for the first time from December 2024. Originally announced as a pure winter route, the route will now also be served twice a week in the summer months of 2025. An exception is May 2025, when only one weekly flight is planned. Airport operator Finavia confirmed that the route will continue from April to October 2025. An Airbus A320 with 180 seats will be used.

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Frankfurt Airport with slight increase in July 2024

Amely Mizzi August 13, 2024 14:14

Frankfurt Airport recorded around 2024 million passengers in July 6,0, a slight increase of 0,5 percent compared to the same month last year. European destinations such as the Balearic Islands, Portugal and Italy were particularly popular. Long-haul traffic, especially to the USA and China, increased significantly, with traffic to and from China increasing by 35,5 percent year-on-year. The passenger load factor reached a new high of 86,1 percent, surpassing the previous record set in August 2015. Despite the positive development, passenger volume is still 12,7 percent below the pre-crisis level of 2019. In the freight sector, volume rose by 5,0 percent to 172.741 tons. The number of flight movements remained almost unchanged at 40.515 takeoffs and landings, while maximum takeoff weights increased slightly by 0,6 percent to around 2,5 million tons. Fraport's international airports also presented a mixed picture in July. While airports such as Lima (LIM) and Ljubljana (LJU) recorded passenger growth, the Brazilian airports Fortaleza (FOR) and Porto Alegre (POA) suffered a significant decline due to flooding. Overall, passenger volume at all airports managed by Fraport remained stable at around 21,8 million.

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Lufthansa Technik starts the training year with 339 new apprentices

Amely Mizzi August 13, 2024 14:12

This year, Lufthansa Technik is welcoming 339 young people who are starting their apprenticeship or dual study program at various locations in Germany. This means that the number of new apprentices is slightly higher than last year. Despite a tight training market, the company was able to fill 94 percent of the apprenticeship positions offered, particularly in industrial professions at the Hamburg location. Here, an increase of 12 percent in the number of positions filled was recorded compared to the previous year. Andrea Jacobsen, Head of Entry Programs at Lufthansa Technik, emphasized the importance of successful recruitment, which reflects the trust young people have in the high-quality training at Lufthansa Technik. The company recently launched a new employer brand aimed at positioning itself as an attractive employer in the increasingly competitive job market. In addition, recruitment measures have been expanded to specifically target international applicants and experienced professionals of retirement age.

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Lot Polish Airlines announces new flight connection to Tenerife

Amely Mizzi August 13, 2024 14:09

Lot Polish Airlines will add Tenerife to its route network in winter 2024/2025. From November 27, 2024, the Polish airline will connect Warsaw Chopin Airport with Reina Sofía Airport in the south of Tenerife three times a week, on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. The flights will be operated with a Boeing 737 MAX8 and have a flight time of around six hours. Departures from Warsaw will take place at 7:50 a.m., while return flights will depart at 13:55 p.m. local time. Amit Ray, Director DACH Markets at Lot Polish Airlines, stresses that the new connection is part of the airline's growth strategy until 2028, which includes both the expansion of the route network and the renewal of the fleet. Tenerife joins the list of new European destinations that will soon be served.

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Air Baltic starts Vilnius-Düsseldorf

Amely Mizzi August 13, 2024 14:07

Latvian airline Air Baltic is expanding its service from Vilnius with a new direct connection to Düsseldorf. From October 31, 2024, there will be a regular connection twice a week between the two cities. The new route is the fourth connection from Vilnius to Germany and complements existing flights to Berlin, Munich and Hamburg. The expansion takes place as part of a cooperation between Air Baltic and Lithuanian airports aimed at long-term cooperation. Martin Gauss, President and CEO of Air Baltic, underlines the strategic importance of the new route due to the close economic relations between Lithuania and Germany. Simonas Bartkus, CEO of Lithuanian airports, highlights that the new connection will increase the number of regular flights between Lithuania and Germany to ten and will contribute to strengthening economic ties.

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European Bike Week: Drone show over Lake Faak as a new highlight

Amely Mizzi August 13, 2024 14:04

As part of the European Bike Week, which takes place from September 3rd to 8th, 2024 at Lake Faak, a drone show will be the highlight of the event. The organizers expect over 100.000 visitors from all over the world. On September 6th and 7th, 2024, from around 21.30 p.m., around 200 drones will light up the sky above Lake Faak with a light and music show. This novelty represents a visual work of art that is intended to complement the previous highlights of the event. Stefan Hölzl-Strohmayr from Droneline explains that the preparation of the show takes around eight weeks and the coordination of around 500 batteries is required. The drones will take off from the shore and position themselves over the lake. The show will stand out for its combination of light effects, music and moderation and will offer a wide range of colors and patterns with 100 watt LEDs. Visitors can best enjoy the drone show from the Harley-Davidson Village in Faak am See. Admission to the show is free.

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Union Vida calls for comprehensive security services law

Amely Mizzi August 13, 2024 14:02

Following the problems at the canceled Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna, the Vida union is pushing for a comprehensive security services law. Roman Hebenstreit, chairman of the union, emphasizes the need for clear regulations for security service companies to prevent abuse and inadequate security standards. The union is calling for stricter guidelines for awarding security contracts, regular inspections of companies and more precise requirements for the training of security guards. Hebenstreit is particularly critical of the practice of awarding security services at short notice and at low cost, which can lead to security risks, especially at major events and critical infrastructures such as airports. He is calling for official registration of security guards and stricter access requirements. A new law should also improve the working conditions of security guards in order to address the high level of fluctuation and the currently unattractive working conditions in the industry. According to Hebenstreit, such a law would increase both the protection of employees and the safety of event attendees.

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Exhibition “United Buddy Bears” opens at Berlin Brandenburg Airport

Jan Gruber August 13, 2024 13:58

The exhibition "United Buddy Bears - THE MINIS" is currently on display at Berlin Brandenburg Airport. Around 100 colorful miniature Buddy Bears will adorn the arrivals level of Terminal 1 until mid-October. These one-meter-high figures, each representing a country, were individually designed by artists from different nations. The bears stand symbolically "hand in hand" on small pedestals and represent a peaceful and cosmopolitan world. Aletta von Massenbach, Chairwoman of Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH, emphasized the appropriate location of the exhibition at the airport, where people from all over the world meet every day. Dr. Klaus Herlitz, Managing Director of Buddy Bear Berlin, emphasized the importance of the bears as ambassadors of tolerance and peace. The exhibition is another highlight that awaits travelers at BER. Souvenirs in the form of Buddy Bears are available in The Wall Store Berlin and in the shops in the security area of ​​the terminal. Since their first exhibition in 2004, the Minis have delighted numerous visitors in over 20 locations worldwide.

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Edelweiss expands long-haul network: Seattle and Halifax new from summer 2025

Amely Mizzi August 13, 2024 11:57

The Swiss leisure airline Edelweiss is continuing its expansion course and is adding two fascinating destinations in North America to its long-haul network from summer 2025: Seattle in the USA and Halifax in Nova Scotia, Canada. These new destinations offer travelers the opportunity to discover both urban highlights and spectacular natural landscapes, thus expanding the airline's already diverse offering. From June 2025, Edelweiss will serve Seattle twice a week, Mondays and Saturdays, non-stop from Zurich. The northwestern metropolis of the USA, known for its dynamic mix of urbanity and nature, will thus be even easier to reach. Halifax, the capital of Nova Scotia, will be served non-stop from Zurich on Thursdays and Sundays from July to the beginning of October. These additions not only offer travelers new vacation options, but also a valuable expansion of Edelweiss' existing North American portfolio. Seattle: City of contrasts and natural wonders Seattle, the vibrant metropolis in the Pacific Northwest, impresses with its unique combination of urban flair and stunning nature. The city is world famous for the iconic Space Needle and the historic Pike Place Market, which is considered to be one of the oldest continuously operating markets in the USA. In addition, Seattle has a thriving art and music scene, characterized by numerous galleries, live music bars and cultural festivals. The Seattle area offers some of the most spectacular natural landscapes on the continent. Olympic National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, impresses with its diverse flora and fauna. The majestic mountains of the Cascade Range offer impressive hiking and skiing opportunities, while Puget Sound, a stunning inland sea, offers numerous recreational activities such as boat tours and kayaking. For adventure seekers, Seattle is the

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Graz Airport reports significant increase in passengers

Amely Mizzi August 13, 2024 11:53

Graz Airport is currently experiencing an upswing. With around 500.000 passengers by mid-2024, the airport has achieved double-digit growth of around 20 percent compared to the previous year. This figure not only illustrates the increased interest in departures from Graz, but also the successful optimization of passenger capacity. The increase in passenger numbers is mainly due to the improved utilization of flights, while the total number of flight movements has increased by almost 10%. Wolfgang Grimus, Managing Director of Graz Airport, expressed optimism about the positive development: "The current year and the first half of summer travel have developed very positively on the passenger side. We expect holiday flights to be well booked until the end of the season. Although the growth curve is slowly flattening, we expect a total of over 800.000 passengers this year." This forecast not only shows the airport's success in attracting new passengers, but also the continued high interest in the destinations offered. Max Schlögl, chairman of the WK travel agency group and managing director of Gruber Reisen, confirms this positive trend: "The bookings for 2024 have so far more than met our expectations. The good advance bookings suggest that this trend will continue until the end of the season." This indicates that Graz Airport will benefit from stable passenger volumes not only in the high season, but also in the coming months. Segment analyses and growth in holiday air traffic The strong growth in holiday air traffic is particularly striking. Compared to 2023, the airport recorded an increase in passenger numbers of around 40

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