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Eurowings Airbus scrapes runway during go-around maneuver in Paderborn

Belinda Borg 26 May 2025 06:37

An Airbus A320 belonging to Eurowings Europe briefly touched the runway this Friday during an aborted approach to Paderborn/Lippstadt Airport. According to initial information, the tail of the aircraft touched down during the go-around maneuver. Flight EW 6838 came from Palma de Mallorca. After a second approach, the aircraft with the registration 9H-EUT landed safely in Paderborn. Dip during final approach led to go-around According to passengers, the A320 initially dipped during final approach to Paderborn, whereupon the pilots decided to abort the landing and go around. During this maneuver, which aims to make another approach for landing at a safe altitude, the tail of the aircraft touched the runway, a so-called tailstrike. A tailstrike can occur if the angle of attack of the aircraft becomes too great during takeoff or landing, causing the tail of the fuselage to touch the runway. This can have various causes, including incorrect trim settings, rotating too early or too sharply during takeoff, or simply an unusual attitude during landing. Although modern aircraft may have a tailskid or sensors to prevent tailstrikes or minimize contact, such events can still occur. Safe landing on the second attempt After the go-around maneuver, the crew conducted a second approach to Paderborn, which this time proceeded without further incident. The Airbus A320 landed safely at the airport. It was not initially known whether the aircraft sustained damage when it touched the runway. In such cases, aircraft are usually subjected to a thorough inspection.

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Swiss expands menu selection for Business Class passengers from Geneva

Amely Mizzi 26 May 2025 06:06

Swiss International Air Lines (Swiss) is now extending its well-known "Pre-Select" service, which allows passengers to select their meals in advance, to Business Class travelers departing from Geneva. According to the airline, these passengers can choose their preferred main course from a selection of six hot dishes up to 24 hours before departure. This offer is valid for flights departing after 10 a.m. The menu selection also includes two special creations: a fish dish inspired by the "Swiss Taste of Switzerland" series, which is usually only offered on long-haul flights, and the traditional Zurich veal strips with rösti, a classic of Swiss cuisine. The remaining four options consist of two vegetarian and two other meat dishes. The "Pre-Select" function thus provides passengers with an expanded menu selection, which is complemented, as usual, by salad, cheese, and dessert. This free offering not only allows travelers to customize their onboard dining experience, but also contributes to more sustainable resource management, according to Swiss. Optimized meal planning reduces unnecessary food disposal and thus avoids waste. Pre-ordering of "Pre-Select" meals is possible online via the Swiss website starting six weeks and up to 24 hours before departure. The current meal offering will remain in place for flights departing before 10:XNUMX a.m.

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United Kingdom transfers sovereignty over Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius

Belinda Borg 26 May 2025 05:34

After years of negotiations, the United Kingdom and Mauritius signed an agreement on May 22, 2025, transferring sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius. At the same time, the agreement ensures the continued existence of the strategically important British-American military base on Diego Garcia for at least the next 99 years. Under the terms of the agreement, Mauritius will gain sovereignty over the entire Chagos Archipelago, including Diego Garcia. However, the United Kingdom will retain full operational control of Diego Garcia through a 99-year lease with an option to extend for a further 40 years. For the use of the island, the United Kingdom will pay Mauritius £101 million annually, amounting to £3,4 billion over the entire lease term. Diego Garcia – A Strategic Pillar of Defense The base on Diego Garcia has been a cornerstone of British and American defense strategy for over five decades, providing critical support to operations throughout the Middle East, East Africa, and South Asia. Its capabilities include a deep-sea port, an airfield, and advanced communications and surveillance systems, which have played a key role in counterterrorism and intelligence gathering. The agreement includes provisions to prevent a foreign military presence on the outer islands of the archipelago. A 24-nautical-mile buffer zone will be established around Diego Garcia to protect the base's operations. Furthermore, a strict joint decision-making process will govern all activities on the remaining islands to ensure that they do not interfere with the base's operations. British Defence Secretary John Healey emphasized the increasing importance of the military base on Diego Garcia.

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Discover Airlines introduces baggage pickup service

Belinda Borg 26 May 2025 05:01

Discover Airlines, a leisure airline, is collaborating with technology provider Airportr to offer travelers from Frankfurt Airport a new service. This service allows passengers to conveniently collect their luggage from home or another desired location and check it in directly. Discover Airlines joins Lufthansa, which has been offering this service since the beginning of the year. With Airportr's service, travelers' luggage will be picked up at the specified address in the greater Frankfurt area, Mannheim, Heidelberg, Hanau, Aschaffenburg, Wiesbaden, Mainz, Darmstadt, and Bensheim, at the selected time. After pickup, the luggage is sealed, transported securely to Frankfurt Airport, and checked in there. Passengers can thus travel to the airport without luggage, proceed directly to security, and only collect their checked baggage at the destination airport. During transport, users receive real-time updates via a personalized live tracker and a digital baggage tag. This new premium service is now available to book via the Discover Airlines website, up to 36 hours before scheduled departure. The price for the service starts at €25 and varies depending on the pickup location and time. Discover Airlines plans to expand the catchment area for this service in the near future. The introduction of this service aims to further enhance the travel experience for Discover Airlines customers and make the journey to the airport more convenient.

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Collective agreement at Tuifly – planned warning strikes averted

Stephen Steiner 26 May 2025 04:35

An agreement has been reached in the collective bargaining dispute for ground staff at the airline Tuifly. The Verdi union announced that the previously announced warning strikes at Tuifly's German locations have therefore been canceled for the time being. The focus of the negotiations for the approximately 320 affected employees was higher salaries and improved working conditions for shift workers. According to the union, the collective bargaining parties agreed on a retroactive salary increase of three percent from January 1, 2025, and a further 2,8 percent from January 1, 2026. In addition, the Christmas bonus will be significantly increased: from the current €500, it will rise to €2026 in two steps by 2.000. Shift workers will also be granted up to five additional vacation days per year to compensate for night shifts. A significant increase in all allowances was also agreed. The new collective wage agreement is to run until December 31, 2026, and the general collective agreement even until the end of 2029. Verdi members have until June 15 to vote on the agreement in an online survey. If the members approve it, the warning strikes will be considered definitively averted. Tuifly expresses satisfaction – smooth air traffic expected. Tour operator Tui also expressed its positive opinion on the agreement reached. A company spokesperson stated that the talks had been constructive and that the final wording was now being worked out. The agreement ensures smooth air traffic for the coming months. An agreement had already been reached in the collective bargaining rounds for Tuifly's pilots and cabin crew. This comprehensive agreement with all employee groups is expected to

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Non-stop flight Innsbruck – Antalya started by Tui Austria

Stephen Steiner 26 May 2025 04:01

On May 23, 2025, the first non-stop flight from Innsbruck to Antalya on the Turkish Riviera began. Tui Austria, in cooperation with the airline Corendon, is offering this new flight connection once a week during the summer season, every Friday until October 3, 2025. According to the company, today's inaugural flight was almost fully booked. Gottfried Math, Managing Director of Tui Austria, expressed his delight at the expansion of flight offerings from Innsbruck. He emphasized the excellent cooperation with Innsbruck Airport, airline partner Corendon, and sales partners in the region. The high booking demand indicates that travelers have been requesting this direct connection. Airport Managing Director Marco Pernetta expressed confidence that Turkey will once again become a permanent fixture on the flight offerings from Innsbruck and welcomed the expansion of the offerings in the eastern Mediterranean. Antalya is currently the most popular summer destination among Tui guests from Tyrol. The region is known for its sandy beaches and extensive range of all-inclusive hotels, which is particularly popular with families. The new connection to Antalya complements Tui Austria's existing flight offerings from Innsbruck, which already include flights to Calabria, Mallorca, and the Greek islands of Karpathos, Kos, Crete, and Rhodes. The resumption of direct flights to Turkey should therefore represent an attractive addition for holidaymakers from the Innsbruck Airport catchment area.

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