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October 17th

Diverse winter flight connections at Varna Airport

Varna Airport will continue to offer a wide range of flight connections to national and international destinations in winter 2024/2025. Bulgaria Air connects the Bulgarian capital Sofia with Varna three times a day on weekdays, offering passengers numerous connection options. Turkish Airlines flies daily to Istanbul, a hub with connections to over 300 destinations worldwide. Austrian Airlines serves the route to Vienna six days a week, from where travelers can reach more than 190 destinations. Low-cost carriers such as Wizz Air also offer regular flights, for example to London, Berlin and Eindhoven. Israir is expanding its offer with flights from Tel Aviv, making the Bulgarian Black Sea coast more accessible to Israeli tourists. Varna Airport continues to focus on high service comfort for its passengers.

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Westbahn launches new connections, faster travel times and night trains

With the timetable change on December 15, 2024, Westbahn is facing a significant expansion of its train connections. With the aim of getting travelers to their destinations even faster, further and more comfortably, Westbahn is now offering additional connections, shorter travel times and, for the first time, a night connection. The growth not only extends across the Austrian western route, but also extends to southern Germany. These innovations mark an important step in the competitiveness of the private rail operator compared to the state-owned ÖBB and expand the range of services for millions of travelers in the DACH region. Faster to Vorarlberg: Significant reduction in travel times One of the most significant changes concerns the western route that connects Vienna with Vorarlberg. Since the introduction of the direct connection last year, demand for this route has increased continuously. Westbahn is now doubling the offer to two daily connections between Vienna and Bregenz and reducing the travel time by almost an hour. The connections will thus be more attractive for business travelers and commuters traveling between the east and west of Austria. All existing stops in the Rhine Valley will be retained, and a new stop will be set up in Bregenz Riedenburg. Particularly noteworthy is the extension of the connection to Lindau in Germany, which will provide the Lake Constance region with better connections to Austrian rail traffic. With these adjustments, Westbahn is not only strengthening its position in the domestic market, but is also creating a convenient and fast alternative for international travelers commuting between Austria and Germany. Expansion of Tyrol connections There is also positive news for travelers in Tyrol: Westbahn is introducing a new stop in Jenbach, an important transport hub in

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Create Con and Model Building Fair 2024: Expansion to include sports and close combat sports highlights

This year's Vienna Model Building Fair will be expanded for the first time by the new Create Con, which will take place from October 25 to 27, 2024. In addition to the classic model building and DIY offers, the focus this time is on sporting activities. In the new "Sports Area", visitors can try out various close combat sports such as boxing, Muay Thai, Capoeira and Kung Fu. The aim is to convey the joy of exercise and to show ways in which sport can be easily integrated into everyday life. The event is aimed at families, DIY and sports enthusiasts and offers a varied program for young and old. In addition to sporting activities, visitors also have the opportunity to receive expert tips from model building professionals and follow the latest trends in knitting, upcycling and DIY projects. The organizers, Austrian Exhibition Experts GmbH, want to create a platform that inspires, animates and offers a variety of experiences.

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Credit cards in Austria: Tips for the ideal companion in payment transactions

Credit cards have long been established as an indispensable financial instrument in modern society, especially in Austria, where they facilitate everyday transactions and enable financial flexibility. But choosing the right credit card is not always easy, as many factors such as the credit limit, costs and additional services play a decisive role. A look at the current offers shows that credit cards are much more than just a convenient payment method. They offer security, protection against over-indebtedness and often additional services that pay off especially when traveling. To find the ideal credit card, consumers should examine the various options carefully. What is the credit limit and why is it important? The credit limit of a credit card defines the maximum amount that a cardholder can use within a set period of time, usually monthly. This is essentially a short-term loan granted by the issuing bank. The credit limit can be used for various purposes, including payments, cash withdrawals and transfers. The amount of the limit depends largely on the creditworthiness of the cardholder. The higher the credit rating, i.e. the solvency and financial stability of a person, the larger the credit limit is as a rule. To determine the credit limit, banks carry out a comprehensive credit check. Income, length of employment and previous payment behavior play a decisive role here. People with a high income and a stable financial history often benefit from higher credit limits, while people with a lower credit rating have to accept restrictions. For prepaid credit cards, which are also popular on the Austrian market, the credit limit is limited to

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Austrian hotel industry sees stable winter season

The Austrian hotel industry can look back on a summer that went as expected, as the semi-annual survey of 221 leading companies by the Austrian Hotel Association (ÖHV) shows. The industry is expecting a largely stable development for the coming winter: 42% of the hotels surveyed expect more overnight stays, while 39% expect a decline. Despite this stability, there are challenges: many guests are booking shorter stays and spending less on additional offers such as food, drinks or the spa area. ÖHV General Secretary Markus Gratzer emphasizes the importance of winter tourism for the Austrian economy, but warns of the economic burden caused by increased costs. Hotels are feeling the pressure both on the expenditure side and through the reluctance of guests. Around 70% of hotels can only partially pass on the increased costs to guests, which in many cases leads to a drop in profits. The willingness to invest is also dampened: while 50% of companies are maintaining their plans, 44% have had to reduce them. Gratzer is therefore calling for a rapid relief program from politicians to stimulate the economy and avoid new taxes.

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United Airlines comes under criticism after share buyback

United Airlines is under massive pressure after announcing a share buyback program in the wake of its positive third-quarter results. The Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), which represents the airline's flight attendants, called the move a "big mistake" and sharply criticized management. In particular, the fact that the flight attendants have not yet signed a new collective bargaining agreement while the company is providing significant funds for share buybacks is the focus of the dispute. Share buybacks instead of new collective bargaining agreement On October 15, 2024, United Airlines announced that the board of directors had approved a share buyback program worth up to $1,5 billion. This comes just weeks after the company announced that it had posted net income of $2024 million in the third quarter of 965. For the first nine months of the year, net income was $2,1 billion, up 7,2% year-on-year. These positive results were welcomed by Wall Street - the airline's share price rose after the announcement. However, the flight attendants' union, represented by its president Sara Nelson and the chairman of the United Airlines Master Executive Council (MEC), Ken Diaz, strongly condemned this move. "United Airlines management has made a big mistake," they said in a joint statement. They stressed that the company is continuing to block the flight attendants' contracts despite the generous share buybacks. This group of employees is the only one at United that has not yet received a new contract, while other groups of employees have already reached new agreements. Flight attendants strike for a new contract On March 28, XNUMX, the flight attendants' union announced that they would strike for a new contract.

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Münster/Osnabrück Airport records busiest day of 2024

On October 15, 2024, Münster/Osnabrück Airport (FMO) experienced its busiest day of the year with 7.261 passengers. Ten airlines operated 49 flights to eight destinations in five countries, including popular destinations such as Antalya and Mallorca. The increase in passenger volume highlights the importance of the autumn holidays as a travel-intensive time. This daily record was last exceeded ten years ago. The general traffic development in 2024 at FMO is also positive. With growth of 32 percent compared to the previous year (January to August), FMO is the fastest-growing airport in Germany, according to the Association of German Commercial Airports (ADV).

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