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Austrian Airlines is filling management positions

guest Author 18 December 2020 11:40

As part of the current strategic program, Austrian Airlines has already announced the merger of corporate divisions in order to better utilize synergies within the company and reduce management positions. The marketing and product divisions of the red-white-red airline have now been merged. Sebastian Lüttmann will take over management of the new Austrian Brand Experience division from February 1, 2021. Lüttmann, who currently heads passenger service and aircraft handling for Austrian Airlines in Vienna, will thus be responsible for all marketing and product management of the Austrian airline in the future. The two divisions of revenue management and network planning will also be merged. The current head of network planning, Robert Heusmann, will take over management of the newly established “Network Management & Revenue Steering” division from February 1, 2021. Heusmann will thus be responsible for network planning as well as price and revenue management at Austrian Airlines. Austrian Airlines Board Member Andreas Otto commented: “I am pleased that we have been able to recruit two experienced managers from within our own company, Sebastian Lüttmann and Robert Heusmann, for new positions. They are taking the next step in their careers at an extremely challenging time. Both are crisis-tested and will use their expertise to drive forward the reorganization and modernization of our Austrian Airlines.” Sebastian Lüttmann (40) took on his first job at Lufthansa in Frankfurt in 2005 as a controlling officer after completing his training as an air traffic manager and studying international business administration. In his 11-year career at Lufthansa, he has worked as an assistant to the board member Hub Frankfurt & Flight Operations, among other things. In 2011, Sebastian Lüttmann moved to the Airport Operations and Services department in New York. Until 2015

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Altenrhein cooperates with DroneShield Ltd.

guest Author 16 December 2020 08:30

In order to increase safety in the airspace, St.Gallen-Altenrhein Airport has developed a cooperation with the Australian company DroneShield Ltd. In recent years, the number of drones in the airspace has grown enormously. These flying objects can pose a danger to general air traffic. Many airports are almost blind to this danger. They rely on binoculars to be able to recognize an impending threat from drones. Safety is the top priority for the management of St.Gallen-Altenrhein Airport. They have therefore decided to reduce this blind spot and counteract the potential danger to arriving and departing air traffic. St.Gallen-Altenrhein Airport is the first airport in Switzerland to decide to install a drone detection system. This was set up in September in cooperation with the company DroneShield Ltd. The company DroneShield, with headquarters in Sydney Australia, specializes in the detection and defense against drones. For this purpose, sensors have been installed at various locations on the airport site. The system works purely passively and because no radiation is emitted, there is no influence on other systems at the airport or in its surroundings. After weeks of testing and calibration, the system is now operational. As soon as signals from drones are detected, the air traffic controller receives an alarm and sees the position and a live video image of the drone on his screen. This information is essential to identify the danger and take necessary measures at an early stage.

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ÖAMTC: There are a few things to consider when buying a drone

guest Author 10 December 2020 13:00

Drones have been at the top of wish lists for several years now. "But be careful, drones are much more than a toy," says ÖAMTC drone expert Benjamin Hetzendorfer. "That's why there are also some legal requirements that clip the wings of drones." For this reason, it is advisable to think carefully in advance about which drone you want to give to whom. "For example, from 250, all drones with a take-off weight of over 2021 grams will require mandatory registration and a drone license," explains Hetzendorfer. "And you cannot give this license as a gift. The recipient must complete it themselves." In addition, the necessary registration and drone insurance incur additional costs - this is also something to keep in mind. Especially if you want to surprise children with a drone, there is another important point to consider. "With a few exceptions - e.g. pure toy drones or home-made drones up to 250 g - there is a minimum age of 16," says the mobility club expert. “Only from this age can you fly a drone without supervision by a pilot who has all the necessary certificates of competence.” The decisive factor for the categorization and thus for the regulations that must be complied with is usually the take-off weight of the drone. The heavier the aircraft, the higher the demands on the pilot. Hetzendorfer, who is himself an experienced drone pilot, has another tip for aspiring drone pilots: “Winter is not necessarily the ideal time to learn to fly a drone. Propellers can freeze, batteries run out faster and it’s only half as much fun with cold fingers.” New drone regulations from

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ÖAMTC: Travelers have these rights in December 2020

guest Author 24 November 2020 10:06

A pre-Christmas shopping weekend in New York or a long-distance trip at the end of the year - what was no problem in previous years is now impossible due to the pandemic-related measures. The Austrian automobile club ÖAMTC provides information in a guest article about the options available to individual and package travelers. "During the current lockdown, a trip abroad, if it would be possible at all due to numerous entry restrictions, may only be undertaken if it serves the purposes for which one is allowed to leave one's home. These are, for example, professional purposes or acutely necessary medical treatment," explains ÖAMTC lawyer Verena Pronebner. "A trip or a day trip within Austria is also unlikely to be covered by the purpose of the Covid19 Emergency Measures Ordinance if the basic need to stay and relax outdoors, which is justifiably present, can also be met nearby." It should also be borne in mind that many accommodation establishments are closed. In addition, the Foreign Ministry strongly advises against non-essential travel, especially for tourism. If you have booked a package holiday for December, after the end of the lockdown in Austria, the following applies: "A free cancellation of a package holiday is possible if the start of the holiday and the dangerous situation are close together in time and the trip or transport to the destination is significantly impaired. However, if the destination is not in a region affected by the pandemic at the start of the trip or the holiday does not start for a few weeks, you will have to wait," says the ÖAMTC lawyer. "Even if the courts can only provide clarity on the special circumstances surrounding the corona pandemic in the future - we assume that a long-distance trip at Christmas will be impossible. Because

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Open letter: Travel agencies not officially closed during lockdown despite travel ban for tourist purposes

guest Author 17 November 2020 17:07

At the request of the signing associations, Aviation Direct is publishing the following open letter free of charge. This is not part of the editorial offer. The signing authors are solely responsible for the content: “Dear Chancellor Kurz, Dear Vice Chancellor Kogler, Dear Finance Minister Blümel, Dear Tourism Minister Köstinger, we are stunned, appalled and more than desperate! Travel companies have been calling us continuously since Friday evening, and this morning we learned from the WKO that the travel industry will apparently not be closed by the authorities from November 17.11.20th, 2500 and will therefore not receive any compensation for sales. The travel industry, with over 19 companies, has refunded ALL MONEY to customers for trips canceled due to Covid 95. This means that in addition to the 9% loss of sales since March of this year, the travel industry has also paid the costs from the previous year. For almost 18.06.2020 months, we, the representatives of the interest groups (ÖVT/ÖRV/WKO), have been in constant contact with the BMF and BMLRT, and we have also asked the Vice Chancellor's cabinet for support several times. Dear Chancellor, you personally promised us support specifically for the travel industry in a video call on June 5, 30. Since then, it has been a back and forth between the BMF and the EU Commission, with regard to the FKZ alone. Regardless of this, the travel industry has not yet had any sales, as trips cannot or may not be booked to date, and will not be able to generate any sales in the foreseeable future. This affects not only the outgoing business, but also the incoming sector. Of the almost XNUMX billion euros in sales, no less than XNUMX% comes from the

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Market research: Austrians hold back on winter holidays

guest Author 11 November 2020 07:24

The summer season brought sharp declines for tourism and airlines, but many regions got off lightly. But what do Austrians do in winter? The market research institute Marketagent looked into this question. Overall, the motivation for travel among the domestic population is rather subdued. Holidaymakers still feel safest within Austria's borders. However, booking a holiday destination has so far been considered too risky for most people, and the risk of infection is also omnipresent. According to the institute, 500 people were surveyed. As unpredictable as the further course of the current corona situation is, Austrians are just as uncertain about their holiday plans this winter. The virus hangs like a sword of Damocles over the heads of the domestic population and makes future-oriented plans immensely difficult. "It is therefore not surprising that the respondents are cautious when it comes to planning their vacation and especially making a booking," says Marketagent Managing Director Thomas Schwabl, giving a first insight into the results. For the remaining third of the domestic population, it is currently quite conceivable to travel this season, but only one in ten will not be dissuaded from doing so. The gender comparison also shows that men are more likely to go on vacation (36,5%), while the majority of women can safely do without it this year (28,3%). Among those who are likely to go on vacation, the motto is: Home is where it's best. 90 percent of them are to be found in Austria, with a few trips to Austria's neighboring countries Italy, Germany and Switzerland or to other

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ÖAMTC gives tips for travelling in the “Corona autumn”

guest Author 2 October 2020 10:55

A spontaneous city trip or a vacation during the first Austria-wide autumn holidays - all of this is difficult in view of the high infection rates in many places and stricter entry regulations. Many countries are imposing travel warnings for Austria or individual federal states - which makes it difficult for Austrians to enter many European countries. "Anyone who wants to travel abroad should definitely find out in advance about the current regulations, which rules apply to whom and where," recommends ÖAMTC tourism expert Benjamin Hetzendorfer. "In general, the decisive factor is where you have been in the last ten to 14 days before entry." It is also important to note that if a negative Covid-19 test is required, only the molecular biological test for Sars-CoV-2 (PCR test) carried out by laboratories is usually accepted abroad - antibody tests or gargle tests, on the other hand, are generally not. "How the respective regulations are monitored varies from country to country. There are currently increased border controls almost everywhere, and random checks are usually carried out upon entry," says the mobility club expert. "The main focus is on personal responsibility." But beware: Failure to comply with the regulations can result in high fines. Germany is planning travel registration from October 15th; without a negative test, you must report to the local health authority. For tourist trips to Germany, travelers from the risk areas of Vienna, Tyrol and Vorarlberg require a negative COVID-19 test that must not be older than 48 hours. Please note: The time of issue of the test result always applies here. Anyone who cannot produce a negative test must instead report to the health authority of the travel destination immediately after entry and begin a 14-day home quarantine. In the meantime, you can undergo a free test on site and

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“Good night” for Lauda base in Stuttgart

guest Author September 28, 2020 23:19

The Ryanair flight number FR 3310 has a special meaning for the Stuttgart Lauda crews, because that was it. It was over, over and done with. The last commercial scheduled flight, which was operated with a Lauda Airbus A320, took off at 16:20 p.m. for Malaga, which is - according to the definition of the Robert Koch Institute - a risk area. Everyone was already given notice in the summer, but almost no one has new jobs. Video impressions of the last commercial Lauda take-off from the Stuttgart base:If the video is not displayed, it can also be accessed via this link. Most of the Stuttgart Lauda pilots and flight attendants are now customers of the German employment agency and the prospects of a new flying job are extremely poor in view of the corona pandemic and the currently poor market situation. Anger, disappointment and even hatred are correspondingly deep when two names are mentioned: Ryanair and Michael O'Leary. The Irish low-cost airline was already operating at Stuttgart Airport before taking over Laudamotion, but it was never happy. The Swabian market did not think much of Ryanair, about which one reads so many bad things in the newspapers, and accordingly its performance was not particularly impressive. The name of the man with the red cap, who has since died, came at just the right time, because Niki Lauda had an excellent reputation in Germany - probably due to his appearances on RTL. The Irish acted quickly and withdrew the Ryanair brand from Stuttgart and pushed the Lauda brand there. It seemed as though every available advertising space was plastered at the airport and even had an exclusively used check-in area in Terminal 1-West.

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Infections: Denmark also locks out Austrians

guest Author September 17, 2020 18:51

Austria is now classified as a risk area by another country: Denmark has put the Netherlands and Portugal on the "red list" in addition to the Alpine republic. The federal capital Vienna has already been classified as red by the Serum Institute for several days. This has now had significant consequences, as the Austrian Foreign Ministry explains: As of September 19, 2020 (midnight), entry from Austria is only possible for special reasons. This is no longer possible for tourist purposes. The local police have provided more information on Denmark's current regulations at this link. Any effects on the flight offer from Austrian airports cannot currently be foreseen. When asked, the providers stated in unison that further developments - especially with regard to demand and booking numbers - are being monitored and any decisions will be made accordingly. Wizzair, Ryanair/Lauda and Austrian Airlines, among others, offer flights between Austria and Denmark. (Author: This article was written by Michael Müller.)

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Traveling in times of Corona: ÖAMTC expert gives tips

guest Author September 10, 2020 23:37

The Covid19 pandemic is causing "special circumstances" this year, both before and during the planned vacation trip. Therefore, comprehensive travel preparation is essential: precise information about the current regulations regarding entry and the rules on site is very important. There is currently a travel warning for many popular vacation destinations. A carefree vacation is then hardly possible, as there can be severe restrictions on site and entry into Austria is only possible with a negative PCR test or subsequent self-isolation. In some vacation destinations, "online registration" must be carried out before the trip begins, and controls and health checks must be expected at airports and at many border crossings at any time. There are also national and regional differences in the regulations regarding the mask requirement, minimum distance or the rules for carpooling, and violations can sometimes result in severe penalties. The ÖAMTC has summarized the most important regulations on entry modalities and local rules at oeamtc.at/urlaubsservice. There you will also find an overview map that shows where tourist trips are currently possible and under what conditions. In addition, the lawyers of the mobility club have collected the most frequently asked questions about travel in times of the Corona crisis, which can be found at: www.oeamtc.at/coronavirus-faq-reiserecht. This guest article was written by Benjamin Hetzendorfer, tourism expert at the ÖAMTC.

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