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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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Emergency landing of a Jet2.com flight on Porto Santo due to medical emergency

Jet2.com flight LS3269 from Liverpool to Tenerife South was forced to make an emergency landing on the Portuguese island of Porto Santo on Tuesday due to a passenger's medical emergency. The passenger was suffering from an acute cardiac emergency, so emergency services were on standby to provide immediate assistance. The flight, originally scheduled to land in Tenerife at 11.20am, was unable to continue its journey until 12.28pm, finally reaching its destination at 13.30pm. These circumstances led to a delay of the return flight from Tenerife to Liverpool, which only departed at 14.44pm instead of the scheduled 12.05pm.The emergency landing and subsequent delays raise questions about safety and emergency protocols in air travel.

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Delta Air Lines presents new cabin design for fleet

Delta Air Lines will introduce a new cabin design in fall 2024, initially used in a Boeing 757 on domestic flights and international short-haul routes. From early 2025, the new design will also be used in an Airbus A350. At the heart of the changes are new seat materials, an improved lighting concept and a modernized color palette designed to make the travel experience more pleasant. The design was specifically developed to offer passengers a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere on board. Delta placed particular emphasis on lighting, which is tailored to different phases of the flight to promote relaxation or productivity. Warm tones during boarding and atmospheric lighting during meal times are intended to set inviting accents. For sleep, blue tones are gradually reduced and replaced with warm amber tones to remind you of a sunset. These details are intended to help passengers better adapt to the respective time zone and make their journey more pleasant. In addition to the lighting, the choice of colors and materials in the cabin have also been revised. Delta is using natural materials and a modernized color palette that combines elegance and functionality. Brand-specific design elements have also been introduced to increase recognition. The aircraft's washrooms will also be modernized as part of this redesign.

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Traffic situation in Austria: Quiet weekend with exceptions

Next weekend, traffic on the roads in Austria will be mostly quiet. However, there are three significant exceptions that could cause longer delays and traffic jams: the "Caravan Salon" in Wels, the "Graz Football Derby" and the "Table Tennis European Championships" in Linz. The "Caravan Salon Austria" will take place from October 16 to 20, 2024 at the exhibition center in Wels and is expected to attract over 45.000 visitors. Around 230 exhibitors will present offers for motorhomes, caravans and campsites. Traffic authorities expect increased traffic around the exhibition center, especially on Saturday and Sunday, although there should be sufficient parking spaces. The "Graz Football Derby" between SK Sturm and GAK will take place on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 17 p.m. With around 16.000 spectators expected, there will be traffic jams and delays in the area around the Merkur Arena. Fans are advised to use tram line 4 or use parking garages to avoid parking problems. At the same time, the European Table Tennis Championships will be held in the TIPS Arena in Linz, which also attracts a large audience. Here too, isolated delays in road traffic are possible, especially at weekends. Visitors are encouraged to use public transport to avoid traffic jams.

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Swiss Career Days at Zurich Airport: Focus on Career Opportunities

From October 22 to 26, 2024, Swiss will be presenting its diverse training and career opportunities as part of the Career Days at Zurich Airport. Interested parties have the opportunity to attend daily information events and tours to gain insights into the airline's various professions. This year, Swiss International Air Lines is actively looking for 1000 flight attendants, 80 pilots and around 600 ground staff. The program includes various events, including information evenings for cabin crew and pilots, job cafés and special experience days for young people aged 13 to 17. These Career Days offer a good opportunity to take a look behind the scenes of the airline and talk to experienced employees. The events are available both online and on site at the Swiss headquarters in Kloten. The Career Days at Zurich Airport are a first-time initiative by Swiss that aims to clearly present the various career paths within the company. Further information events will also be offered throughout the year.

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Ita Airways expands winter flight schedule with new destinations

The Italian airline Ita Airways has announced a total of 2024 destinations for the 2025/53 winter flight schedule. These include 15 domestic, 23 international and 15 intercontinental connections. The most important innovations include direct flights from Rome to Dubai and Bangkok, which will be the airline's first flight to Thailand. These routes complement the existing offering in Asia, which includes connections to Tokyo and New Delhi. In addition, Ita Airways will resume flights to Malé, the capital of the Maldives, from December 20, 2024.

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Brussels Airport modernizes baggage system

Brussels Airport will comprehensively modernize its baggage system by 2028, investing in new sorting systems, loading zones and storage areas. The aim is to increase capacity and better manage peak loads. The investments will also improve working conditions for staff through semi-automatic loading systems and ergonomic lifting aids. The project includes, among other things, an early baggage storage facility for 3.000 pieces of baggage and new loading areas. The first modules of the system are scheduled to go into operation in 2026. Brussels Airport processes around 40.000 pieces of baggage every day via a conveyor belt system more than 20 kilometers long. The investment will increase efficiency and respond to growing passenger numbers.

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ÖAMTC calls for relief for commuters during railway renovation

The ÖAMTC is pleased about the planned resumption of full operations on the ÖBB high-speed line from December 15, 2024. The route, which runs through the Tullnerfeld, was affected by massive flood damage, which led to longer travel times and train cancellations. Commuters who currently have to switch to cars are particularly affected. The mobility club is therefore calling on the City of Vienna to provide short-term relief for drivers, in particular a temporary lifting of the maximum permitted parking time in the short-term parking zones in Vienna's western districts. This would allow commuters to park their vehicles for longer than the currently permitted two hours, even if parking fees remain. In addition, the ÖAMTC is proposing a cheaper daily flat rate to relieve the burden on those affected. The measure should be limited to the planned resumption of rail operations in December.

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Autumn holidays at Dortmund Airport: High passenger numbers expected

With the start of the autumn holidays next Friday, Dortmund Airport is expecting around 145.000 passengers during the two-week school holidays. Passengers will still have access to the entire summer flight schedule, which includes 41 destinations in over 20 countries. Destinations in the south, where the temperatures are pleasant in late summer, are particularly popular, such as Catania, Alicante and Antalya. City holidaymakers also have the opportunity to visit capital cities such as Rome, London, Budapest and Yerevan. In view of the high passenger volume, passengers are advised to be in the terminal at least 2,5 hours before departure and to prepare well for their trip. Due to construction work on the B1, delays in arrival are to be expected. Travelers should also use online check-in and check the entry regulations of the destination and the baggage guidelines of their airline. Eurowings guests can use the evening before check-in until the end of the autumn holidays to check in their baggage the day before.

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Increase in passenger numbers at Berlin Brandenburg Airport in September 2024

Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) recorded a significant increase in passenger numbers in September 2024. A total of 2,48 million passengers used the airport, an increase of around 90.000 passengers compared to the previous month of August. This represents growth of 9,1 percent compared to September 2023, when around 2,27 million passengers were counted. In the first nine months of 2024, BER welcomed a total of 19,06 million passengers, an increase of 10,9 percent compared to the previous year. The busiest day was September 27 with 99.579 passengers, which was marked by the international trade fair Inno Trans 2024 and the Berlin Marathon. On this day, more passengers were welcomed at BER than on any other day since the opening in October 2020. In September 2024, almost 18.000 aircraft took off and landed at BER, an increase of 1.500 aircraft compared to August and an increase of 8 percent compared to September of the previous year. In addition, around 4.000 tons of air freight were loaded, which corresponds to an increase of 24,5 percent compared to September 2023.

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