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New winter flight schedule at Cologne Bonn Airport with 69 destinations

Stephen Steiner 22 October 2024 13:37

Cologne Bonn Airport presents its new winter flight schedule, which comes into effect on Sunday, October 27, 2024. In the coming winter season, a total of 21 airlines will offer flights to 69 destinations in 29 countries. The new features include Eurowings' direct connections to Dubai and Jeddah, the first connection from North Rhine-Westphalia to Saudi Arabia. Eurowings will start its connection to Dubai on Monday, October 28, which will be served three times a week. From November 5, the airline will also fly to Jeddah three times a week. Marabu Airlines, a new airline at Cologne Bonn Airport, offers flights to the Canary Islands and Hurghada in Egypt. This airline has stationed an Airbus A320neo for this purpose. In addition, Air Cairo will start a new connection to Cairo, while Ryanair will reinstate two previously canceled routes to Kaunas and Bristol. Pegasus Airlines is offering four new destinations in Turkey in the winter flight schedule that were previously only served in the summer. The British airline Jet2.com will resume connections to Manchester, Birmingham and Newcastle during the Christmas period. The winter flight schedule is valid until March 30, 2025 and includes popular year-round destinations such as Mallorca and Antalya as well as numerous city breaks.

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Sporting Lisbon lands with A340-300 in Klagenfurt

Jan Gruber 22 October 2024 13:35

The Sporting Lisbon team arrived at Klagenfurt Airport on the evening of October 21, 2024 in an Airbus A340-300 of the Portuguese airline HiFly. The landing of the long-haul aircraft delighted numerous aviation enthusiasts and spotters, who took the opportunity to photograph the impressive aircraft. Sporting Lisbon, a multiple Portuguese champion, traveled to the Champions League match against SK Sturm Graz. In addition to the team, the club's players' families and junior players also accompanied the trip. The Airbus, which is known for its impressive dimensions, landed at 19:45 p.m.: with a length of 63,64 meters and a wingspan of 60 meters, the aircraft offers space for up to 291 passengers, depending on the seating. Maximilian Wildt, Managing Director of Klagenfurt Airport, expressed his delight at the first landing of the type and emphasized that the landing of an aircraft of this size was a special feature for the airport. The Airbus A340-300 can be viewed on the visitors' terrace until the return flight on the afternoon of October 23rd.

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Aena reports increase in seat capacity for the 2024/25 winter season

Amely Mizzi 22 October 2024 13:30

Spanish airport operator Aena has announced that airlines have allocated a total of around six percent more seats at their airports in Spain for the upcoming winter season compared to last year. This indicates a positive trend in air traffic and reflects growing interest in travel. The increase in seat capacity could be due to the increasing demand for flights during the winter months, especially in popular holiday regions such as the Balearic and Canary Islands. Aena's forecast could appeal to both domestic and international travellers looking to take advantage of the mild winter temperatures in Spain. Exact details on destinations and airlines are expected in the coming weeks as the travel industry prepares for the upcoming holidays.

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Security staff strike paralyzes Charleroi Airport

Jan Gruber 22 October 2024 13:29

A strike by security staff has severely affected Belgium's Charleroi Airport on Tuesday. All departures have been cancelled due to the industrial action. Charleroi is a major base for Irish budget airline Ryanair. Unions and the airport have been negotiating for several months to improve working conditions for staff. The strike highlights ongoing tensions between workers and management. According to reports, the strike is due to inadequate working conditions and lack of remuneration. Unions are demanding an increase in wages and better working hours and conditions for security staff, who are a central part of airport operations.

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Charter flights from Bern to the British Channel Islands in spring 2025

Amely Mizzi 22 October 2024 13:27

From April 2025, travelers from Bern Airport will be able to fly directly to the British Channel Islands of Jersey and Guernsey on four Saturdays. The provider Rolf Meier Reisen is planning these direct flights for the period from April 19 to May 10, 2025. If the offer is well received, there is the possibility of integrating the flights into the 2026 summer flight schedule. Rolf Meier Reisen has previously offered flights from Zurich with an ATR 72-500 from Blue Islands to the islands. Walter Fink, partner and co-managing director of the company, sees potential for similar flights from Bern. In addition, flights from Zurich to Jersey and Guernsey will also be offered in 2025, from May 17 to August 23, 2025.

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Egyptian Aviation Authority rejects Fly Egypt's liquidation request

Amely Mizzi 22 October 2024 13:25

The Egyptian Aviation Authority has rejected the liquidation application of the airline Fly Egypt. The application came after the last aircraft was struck off the Egyptian aviation register. The Egyptian Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA) requires that all outstanding debts be settled before the liquidation application can be approved. The outstanding liabilities include contracts with travel companies in Germany and Italy as well as debts to leasing companies. In addition, Fly Egypt has financial obligations to the national air traffic control service, various airports and its employees. The airline was founded in 2014 and served various destinations in Germany before the pandemic. Its last operational aircraft was a Boeing 737-800.

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Special traffic rules abroad: What drivers should know

Jan Gruber 22 October 2024 13:21

Anyone driving abroad by car can quickly face challenges that they do not encounter in domestic traffic. While the basic traffic rules are largely similar, there are numerous country-specific regulations and signs that can cause confusion. Dagmar Redel, travel expert at the Austrian Automobile, Motorcycle and Touring Club (ÖAMTC), emphasizes the need to find out about the specific traffic rules of the respective country before traveling. After all, ignorance is no excuse. This article highlights some of the most notable and sometimes unusual traffic regulations in European and overseas countries. Traffic rules in international comparison In the United States, for example, it is legal in most states to turn right at a red light after coming to a complete stop, as long as there is no sign saying "No Right Turn". This rule differs considerably from most European countries, where turning on red is generally prohibited. Drivers who are not aware of this rule could quickly find themselves in an unpleasant situation and be fined. Another example can be found in Sweden, where parking is regulated by date and house number. On days with odd dates, parking is prohibited on the side with odd house numbers and vice versa. This regulation is intended in particular to facilitate snow clearing and is marked by signs with vertical lines. Drivers who do not comply with this regulation risk a fine. In Italy, special parking markings apply: parking spaces with pink lines are reserved exclusively for pregnant women and parents with children up to two years old. Anyone who parks in such a parking space

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German Airways is expanding

Jan Gruber 22 October 2024 12:51

The German aviation industry is changing, and German Airways is playing an increasingly important role in this. Managing Director Maren Wolters recently told CH-Aviation.com that the airline is able to operate a fleet of up to twelve Embraer E190s without having to fear significant increases in overhead costs. This move could strengthen German Airways' position in the ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance) and charter segments. German Airways currently operates eight E190s, which it says are equipped the same. This allows for easy rotation within the fleet, which increases efficiency and ensures technical reliability. Wolters emphasizes that in-house technical maintenance is a key advantage for the airline. "We have a base maintenance facility in Cologne and carry out line and base maintenance ourselves as much as possible," she explains. This approach not only promotes cooperation between the mechanics and the pilots, but also ensures that the aircraft are optimally maintained to meet the demands of the market. The flexibility in the fleet strategy allows German Airways to react quickly to market changes. "We are looking at options left and right, but nothing concrete is planned," Wolters adds, suggesting that the company has both short- and long-term plans. Challenges in the ACMI business The ACMI market for E190-E2 aircraft is seen as promising. Nevertheless, there are currently challenges, particularly regarding engines, that make it necessary to be cautious. "We cannot afford to have aircraft grounded because of unresolved engine problems," Wolters says. German

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Germany: BDL calls for abolition of air traffic tax

Amely Mizzi 22 October 2024 12:46

The German aviation industry is under considerable pressure, especially after the recent plenary debate in the German Bundestag, in which Germany as an aviation location was discussed. The President of the Federal Association of the German Aviation Industry (BDL), Jens Bischof, has made it unmistakably clear that the industry urgently needs relief from taxes and fees in order to be able to compete internationally. The air traffic tax and security check fees in particular are coming under criticism. The aviation industry is on the road to recovery after the devastating effects of the corona pandemic, albeit more slowly than in other European countries. Bischof blames the high costs in Germany for this and calls on politicians to act quickly. "Flying must remain affordable," he stresses, adding that further cost increases could significantly affect demand for air travel. The air traffic tax, which is expected to bring 2,3 billion euros into the state coffers this year, is particularly criticized. The revenue was originally intended to be used to promote e-kerosene, but support for this area has been almost completely cut. This raises the question of how serious the federal government really is about promoting sustainable aviation. "The government has broken its promise," said Bischof. The additional revenue from the tax will instead go into a large pot for budget consolidation. Negative effects on airlines The tightening conditions have already led to noticeable consequences in the industry. The two major airlines Eurowings and Ryanair have announced that they will reduce their flight offerings in Germany next year. Bischof pointed out that Eurowings is considering further

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Hailstorm: AUA strongly rejects serious allegations

Jan Gruber 22 October 2024 12:43

In a disturbing incident that is testing the integrity and safety of Austrian Airlines, the company is facing serious allegations of manipulation. According to a whistleblower, the Lufthansa subsidiary is said to have falsified pilot training files, which could potentially have serious implications for flight safety. The Korneuburg public prosecutor's office has already opened an investigation and is poring over the relevant documents, while Austrian Airlines vehemently protests against the allegations and speaks of a vile slander. The Vienna Airport incident: A worrying signal The incident began on June 9, 2024, when Austrian Airlines flight 434 from Palma de Mallorca landed in Vienna. The Airbus A320 was badly damaged after flying through a storm cell during a thunderstorm, causing significant damage to the weather radar and cockpit windows. This landing attracted the interest not only of passengers but also of the relevant authorities, who immediately launched an investigation. In the course of this investigation, a pilot made explosive allegations against those responsible for flight operations. The pilot stated that Austrian Airlines' internal documentation system had been manipulated in order to show that training courses that had not been carried out had been completed. This was allegedly done to avoid training-related bottlenecks among the crew and could mean that the staff were not sufficiently prepared to use the weather radar. Serious allegations and their consequences The allegations are serious and have potentially far-reaching consequences. According to reports in the daily newspaper "Kurier", this could indicate that not only training courses were falsified, but that safety protocols are also being called into question. Specifically, it is about

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