Angelika Evergreen

AUA-Trestl to China Eastern: “If competition, then with equal opportunities”

Angelika Evergreen August 1, 2024 10:06

It was recently announced that China Eastern Airlines had not received traffic rights from the Republic of Austria for the planned route between Shanghai and Vienna. Austrian Airlines is said to have intervened, according to some media reports. AUA obviously does not want to face competition, because the Chinese airline - unlike Austrian Airlines - is allowed to use Russian airspace and thus benefits from significantly shorter flight routes. This has a positive effect on operating costs. This is precisely what Austrian Airlines seems to have a problem with and wants to be protected by the Austrian federal government. The result: China Eastern Airlines has not received traffic rights - at least for the time being. When asked, AUA Chief Commercial Officer Michael Trestl said that business in China was currently not going according to expectations. Fewer business travelers and tourists were flying to the Middle Kingdom and significantly fewer Chinese tourists were coming to Europe. He admits that the inability to use Russian airspace is having a negative effect on Austrian Airlines, as it has to fly longer flight routes and therefore has higher costs. “If there is competition, then it should be on equal terms,” was the only comment on the question of why Austrian Airlines intervened with the Ministry of Transport to such an extent that China Eastern Airlines was provisionally denied route rights.

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Klagenfurt's hotspot: Villa Lido on Lake Wörthersee

Angelika Evergreen July 25, 2024 20:25

After numerous stays and frequent walks past the Villa Lido, I allowed myself to try this restaurant today. It was a pleasant Thursday with a temperature of around 26 degrees - the best conditions for trying an Italian restaurant. The menu is easy to find online on their website www.villa-lido.at. It varies from Italian and Mediterranean to European cuisine. In reviews, the restaurant receives 4 and 4,5 out of 5 points for the kitchen and furnishings. I have personally seen the restaurant three times in the last 10 years and can hardly see any positive development in its image. It remains nice and clean, the outside furnishings could use a breath of fresh air. The interior of the restaurant is rather old-fashioned, a bit dated, but very nice and elegant. The service and quality only achieve 3,5 out of 5 points. First, our reservation for a table by the lake was lost. Fortunately, there was hardly anything going on, but if the opposite had happened, we would have had to wait for a table to become available and that can take an extremely long time towards the weekend. Does something like this have to happen in 2024 despite having a reservation? The waitress hurried us through the selection of drinks with her stressed posture and pointed out the wasp problem. If this problem is already being discussed in the media, such a well-known restaurant should take precautionary measures for its guests. After the drinks were served, several wasps came immediately and I, as a customer, had to get a beer mat to cover my glass.

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JP Pancakes: The Time-Out Pancake Kidnapping in Vienna

Angelika Evergreen July 25, 2024 11:11

Small but nice: A new Japanese restaurant has been waiting in the heart of the Austrian capital Vienna since mid-June 2024. If you want to treat yourself to a culinary break during the week, you can treat yourself to a "Japanese vacation" in this "oasis" for a few hours. We are talking about "JP Pancakes" at Drahtgasse 2, 1010 Vienna. The souffle pancakes, the highlights of the restaurant, are prepared within sight of the guests and can be personalized as desired. The pink ambience and the cherry blossom trees let you forget the outside world. Vegetarians also get their money's worth, because the Japanese restaurant also scores with an extensive meat-free selection. As a lactose and gluten-free gourmet, you will feel at home. The menu seems well thought out. Both drinks and food are served to guests as unique works of art. Just looking at the dishes makes you plan your next visit with great enthusiasm. Whether you choose avocado or salmon or halloumi bagel, you can't go wrong. The food and drinks are very generously sized in terms of portion size. JP Pancakes is fairly priced: for example, a "Nordic Delight Omlette" (salmon, vegetables, hollandaise sauce and rocket) costs 0 euros. From homemade lemonade and detox water to sparkling wine and prosecco, all drinks are served with visually appealing decorations. If you want to treat yourself to a strawberry or tiramisu latte with almond, oat or cow's milk, this is the place for you. Every coffee lover will be extremely satisfied with their choice of drink. All allergens are clearly labelled on the menu using letters and

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