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February 17, 2025

“Airport Job Day” at Vienna Airport – Opportunities for a career in airport operations

Belinda Borg February 17, 2025 08:01

On February 20, 2025, the "Airport Job Day" will take place at Vienna Airport, where interested parties can find out about career opportunities in operational airport operations. The event is aimed at anyone who is looking for a career in areas such as passenger handling, security or airport service. In a special area of ​​the Vienna Airport Conference & Innovation Center, visitors will have the opportunity to talk directly to recruiting staff and airport employees and, if necessary, receive a job offer on site. Vienna Airport offers a wide range of career opportunities. With over 5.500 employees from more than 50 nations, the airport is a complex workplace that combines a variety of professions. Currently, positions are mainly needed in the operational areas, such as passenger and baggage handling, security personnel and terminal services. In total, interested parties can discover more than 200 different job profiles on this day. To better prepare for the "Airport Job Day", applicants can register in advance on the airport's website and find out which job best suits their skills. In addition, you can get valuable tips on how to create a successful application in the session "HOW your application stands out". The event is free and runs from 15:00 p.m. to 18:00 p.m.

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Medical emergency forces United Airlines flight to make stopover in Canada – weather prevents onward travel

Belinda Borg February 17, 2025 07:30

A medical emergency on board a United Airlines flight from Newark to Dublin led to an unplanned landing in St. John's, Canada. While the affected passenger was able to receive care, the persistent bad weather is now causing considerable delays in the onward journey of the other passengers. United Airlines flight UA23, a Boeing 777-200ER with the registration N217UA, took off from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) for Dublin on the evening of February 13th with a delay of 37 minutes. Around two hours after takeoff, the aircraft reached its cruising altitude of 37.000 feet above the Atlantic when the pilots changed course. The reason for the decision was a passenger's medical emergency that required an immediate landing. Since the aircraft was already over the ocean, the pilots chose St. John's International Airport (YYT) in the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador as the nearest option for medical care. The plane landed safely there around four and a half hours after takeoff. Extreme weather conditions prevent rapid onward travel While the passenger was immediately taken to a local hospital after landing, the remaining 276 passengers and 12 crew members faced a new challenge: Due to heavy snowstorms and strong winds, the plane remained on the ground in St. John's. United Airlines had initially planned a replacement plane to take the stranded passengers on to Dublin. However, the persistent bad weather made departure impossible. The airline was also unable to guarantee safe onward travel the following day. Frustration among passengers The delays led to growing discontent among travelers. Several passengers reported in the

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Passenger numbers at Schiphol Airport increase significantly

Amely Mizzi February 17, 2025 07:03

The Royal Schiphol Group recorded a significant recovery in passenger traffic in 2024. A total of 75,9 million travelers used Schiphol, Eindhoven and Rotterdam The Hague airports, an increase of seven percent compared to the previous year. Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam alone counted 66,8 million passengers and 473.815 flight movements. This means that it remains one of the most important aviation hubs in Europe and ranks second in terms of connections to international destinations. Operational efficiency at Schiphol Airport also improved: 91 percent of passengers passed through security in less than ten minutes. The airport also achieved a high punctuality rate in air traffic. Financially, the Schiphol Group generated a net profit of 2024 million euros in 291. Nevertheless, cash flow remained negative at minus 405 million euros, which is mainly due to investments of over one billion euros. For long-term development, the airport operating company announced its largest investment program to date. In addition, new airport fees were introduced to encourage airlines to use more modern and quieter aircraft. While CEO Pieter van Oord emphasized quality assurance as a primary goal, CFO Robert Carsouw pointed to the need for further financial consolidation.

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Ryanair against British air traffic control – demand for resignation of NATS boss escalates

Belinda Borg February 17, 2025 06:38

The ongoing staff shortages at British air traffic control have once again led to significant delays in air traffic. London Stansted, one of Ryanair's most important hubs, was particularly affected. The Irish low-cost airline sharply criticized National Air Traffic Services (NATS) and again called for the resignation of its managing director Martin Rolfe. Last weekend, there were significant flight delays at several British airports, particularly London Stansted. The reason for this was another shortage of staff at British air traffic control. Ryanair, which operates one of its most important bases at this airport, had to postpone numerous departures. According to the airline, many flights were delayed by up to two hours, which was a major burden, especially for families who wanted to travel on holiday. Ryanair informed affected passengers via its social channels and made no secret of its criticism of NATS. In a statement on the X platform, the company said the repeated bottlenecks were "unacceptable" and called for the immediate resignation of NATS boss Martin Rolfe. Ryanair's ongoing criticism of NATS The latest criticism is part of a long series of complaints that Ryanair has made against British air traffic control. In September 2024, Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary had already called for Rolfe's resignation after massive delays in British airspace. In August 2024 and December 2023, the airline also publicly pointed out what it saw as NATS' inadequate performance and called for structural reforms. "This is the latest NATS glitch that has once again led to significant delays for thousands of passengers,"

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Emergency landing in Spain: Passenger dies on Jet2 flight

Amely Mizzi February 17, 2025 06:01

A flight operated by the British airline Jet2 from Tenerife to Nottingham had to make an unscheduled landing in Santiago de Compostela on Sunday after a passenger on board suffered a serious medical emergency. The incident occurred on flight LS676, a Boeing 737-800 with the registration G-JZHJ. The crew reacted immediately and requested a priority landing via air traffic control. The plane landed safely on runway 07 at Santiago de Compostela Airport, where medical personnel were on standby. Despite immediate help, the passenger died after landing. Medical emergencies are one of the most common causes of unplanned landings in air traffic. In such cases, the crew of a flight often decides in consultation with doctors on the ground whether an emergency landing is necessary. The identity of the deceased has not yet been released. The airline Jet2 expressed its sadness about the incident and expressed its condolences to the relatives.

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Deutsche Bahn and EVG agree on new collective agreement – ​​warning strikes averted

Jan Gruber February 17, 2025 05:36

After months of negotiations, Deutsche Bahn and the Railway and Transport Union (EVG) have agreed on a new collective agreement for around 192.000 employees. This means that passengers will be spared another industrial dispute for the time being. The next possible warning strike could take place in March 2026 at the earliest. The agreement was announced today in Berlin. Deutsche Bahn and the union plan to provide information on the exact contents of the new collective agreement together this afternoon. The talks have been ongoing since Wednesday and were under considerable time pressure, as both sides had the aim of reaching a solution before the federal election. Cosima Ingenschay, the EVG's negotiator, had stressed before the start of the third round of collective bargaining that the collective bargaining parties had a "tough piece of work" ahead of them. There were tough negotiations, especially on the question of higher incomes and improved working conditions for shift workers. EVG's demands partially unclearly met The union had demanded a 7,6 percent increase in income in the negotiations. In addition, shift workers should receive a further 2,6 percent. Part of this additional remuneration should be able to be compensated in the form of additional days off. In addition, the EVG had pushed for an employment guarantee until the end of 2027. Whether and to what extent these demands were taken into account in the new collective agreement remains unclear for the time being. The exact details are to be announced in the course of the afternoon. Remarkable agreement without warning strikes What is particularly striking is that the collective agreement was reached without prior warning strikes. This is a rarity in the rail sector. Collective bargaining is usually accompanied by work stoppages in order to increase the pressure on the employer side. According to the EVG

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European airports record passenger growth – differences between regions remain large

Jan Gruber February 17, 2025 05:09

In 2024, European airports will have handled over five billion passengers, an increase of 7,4 percent compared to the previous year. For the first time, this also means that the passenger numbers of 2019, the last year before the pandemic, were exceeded by 1,8 percent. Nevertheless, almost half of the airports remain below the 2019 figures, especially smaller airports with a decline of 34,5 percent. The development was mainly influenced by high international travel activity with an increase of 8,8 percent, as well as by increased demand for holiday travel and the growing influence of low-cost airlines. The five busiest airports in Europe were London Heathrow, Istanbul, Paris Charles de Gaulle, Amsterdam Schiphol and Madrid-Barajas. A look at the different countries shows considerable differences. While countries such as Albania, with growth of 220,8 percent, and Uzbekistan, with 185,9 percent, are well above 2019 figures, major aviation markets such as Germany (-16,6 percent) and France (-3,0 percent) continue to see declines. Geopolitical uncertainties, economic challenges and structural changes in the aviation industry are contributing to these differences. For 2025, the airport association ACI EUROPE is forecasting a further increase in passenger traffic of four percent. However, risks such as economic uncertainties, bottlenecks in airline fleets and geopolitical tensions remain, which could slow growth.

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Dublin Airport unveils new mascot rabbit “Dubby”

Amely Mizzi February 17, 2025 04:31

Dublin Airport unveiled its official airport mascot on February 11, 2025. The international airport's new icon is a rabbit named "Dubby." The name was chosen through a public vote conducted via the airport's social media. In addition to "Dubby," the names "Collin" and "Harry" were up for grabs. Ultimately, "Dubby" beat the other candidates with 49 percent of the vote. A mascot for young and old "Dubby" will act as the airport's official ambassador in the future. His duties include exchanging high-fives with children at the airport, posing for selfies, and visiting local schools and clubs in the area. According to Kenny Jacobs, CEO of the Dublin Airport Authority (daa), "Dubby" is a welcome addition to the airport team: "His ears are a little bigger than expected, but the support from passengers has already been great. As long as he concentrates on his main tasks - greeting children, taking photos and visiting the local community - he will have a successful time here," says Jacobs with a wink. The choice of a rabbit as a mascot is no coincidence. There are numerous Irish hares (Lepus timidus hibernicus) living around the airport. These animals are part of Ireland's native fauna and are considered symbolic of the region. Innovations at Dublin Airport The introduction of "Dubby" coincides with a number of innovations at the airport. The modernised lounge "The Liffey Lounge" was recently opened, which is located between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. It replaces the former "T2 Lounge" and is intended to offer passengers a

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100 Years of Aviation Connection between Brussels and Kinshasa

Jan Gruber February 17, 2025 04:02

Exactly 100 years ago, on February 12, 1925, three Belgian pilots completed the first flight from Brussels to Kinshasa, which was then still called Léopoldville. This historic aviation achievement laid the foundation for a connection between Belgium and Africa that still exists today. Brussels Airlines, the Belgian airline of the Lufthansa Group, continues this tradition and currently serves 18 destinations on the African continent. As the "African Competence Center" within the Lufthansa Group, Brussels Airlines plays a central role in connecting both major hubs and smaller markets. The airline plans to further expand its fleet and will put its 2025th Airbus A11 long-haul aircraft into service in June 330. This is intended to increase capacity and further optimize connections. The importance of the connection between Belgium and Africa extends beyond pure air traffic. Historically grown economic and cultural relations are further strengthened by aviation. Even today, the connection between Brussels and Kinshasa remains an important part of the Brussels Airlines route network.

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