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Eurowings expands winter flight schedule: Daily flights to Dubai

Amely Mizzi 15 October 2024 07:35

Die Fluggesellschaft Eurowings hat für den Winter 2024/25 ihr Direktflugangebot nach Dubai erheblich ausgeweitet. Ab dem 27. Oktober 2024 wird die Airline tägliche Nonstop-Verbindungen von Berlin in die Golfmetropole anbieten. Damit verdoppelt Eurowings die Kapazität und erhöht die Abflüge ab Deutschland. Neben Berlin wird auch Stuttgart viermal wöchentlich und Köln/Bonn dreimal wöchentlich bedient. Die Flüge werden mit Airbus A320neo durchgeführt. Jens Bischof, CEO von Eurowings, hebt die Attraktivität Dubais als Ziel für Geschäfts- und Urlaubsreisende hervor, da die Stadt eine Vielzahl moderner Attraktionen und ein angenehmes Winterklima bei wettbewerbsfähigen Preisen bietet. Zudem kündigte Eurowings neue Dienstleistungen an Bord an, darunter Gerätehalter für persönliche Unterhaltung und verbesserte Annehmlichkeiten in der Biz-Klasse. Diese Veränderungen spiegeln die Strategie der Fluggesellschaft wider, sich stärker auf internationale Mittelstrecken zu konzentrieren, während weniger rentable innerdeutsche Strecken wie Hamburg-Köln/Bonn eingestellt werden.

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Hermes Business Awards 2024 to be presented at the Vienna Hofburg

Amely Mizzi 15 October 2024 06:33

On Friday evening, the Hermes Business Awards 2024 were presented in Vienna's Hofburg. This award honors companies in Austria that achieve outstanding economic achievements. The awards were presented in eight categories as well as in the special categories of employer branding and climate protection. The prestigious title of "Entrepreneur of the Year" went to Günther Ofner, CEO of Vienna Airport. With around 500 guests, including prominent figures from business and politics such as Johanna Mikl-Leitner and WKO representative Alexander Klacska, the gala was attended by prominent guests. Andi Knoll and Sandra Baierl moderated the event. Companies that have excelled in employer branding and climate protection received special recognition. Dynatrace Austria and Österreichische Post AG received special prizes in these areas. The Hermes Business Award is considered a platform that makes the successes of Austrian companies visible and strengthens the business location.

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Drones deliver data for digital twins on Austrian highway for the first time

Amely Mizzi 15 October 2024 05:03

For the first time, the companies Hoffmann Consult and Bladescape in Austria are using new EU guidelines for collecting drone data on busy motorway sections. As part of the international "DiTwin" project, high-resolution drone images were taken on the A2 motorway, which are intended to form the basis for a digital twin of the road network. The aim of the project is to use the precise images to detect damage at an early stage without affecting the flow of traffic. Drone flights on the A2 enable the road section to be recorded seamlessly with very high accuracy. Special safety precautions such as parachutes and so-called flight termination systems are used, which enable the drones to be switched off remotely in an emergency. These measures are necessary to ensure the high safety requirements in heavy motorway traffic. The digital twins allow virtual inspections of the motorway to be carried out and precise condition forecasts to be made, which should contribute to the safety of road users in the long term. The "DiTwin" project is considered an important step towards the digitalization of the transport infrastructure in Europe.

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10th ABTA Business Travel Lounge celebrated at Salzburg Airport

Jan Gruber 15 October 2024 04:00

Last week, the Austrian Business Travel Association (ABTA) celebrated an anniversary together with Salzburg Airport: The 10th Business Travel Lounge was celebrated with over 60 guests at the airport. In addition to a review of ABTA's past activities, high-ranking representatives from Lufthansa and ÖBB presented new developments in the travel industry. In his welcoming speech, Peter Tolinger, Secretary General of ABTA, praised the airport's hospitality and gave an outlook on the association's upcoming events. He highlighted the successful Business Travel Day and the summer event in Graz. He announced numerous new national and international activities for 2025. Alexander Schnecke, Director of Corporate Sales Austria at the Lufthansa Group, presented the new "Lufthansa Allegris" travel experience. The concept includes the complete redesign of the airline's intercontinental fleet with new seats and modernized cabins. Around 42.000 new seats are to be installed in more than 100 aircraft to meet individual customer requirements. The Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) were also represented: Alfred Pitnik, Head of Corridor Management, explained the renovation progress on the Westbahn line after the floods. He also provided information about upcoming construction projects in southern Germany that will result in closures from 2026. The ÖBB plans to organize diversions for freight and passenger traffic in order to minimize the impact on travelers. After the presentations, a joint dinner was held at which the participants exchanged ideas intensively. The next ABTA Business Travel Lounge is planned for November 21, 2024 in Vienna. A workshop on sustainable mobility in the business travel sector will also be offered there.

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Eurocontrol withdraws Maastricht Upper Area Control Center recertification

Amely Mizzi 14 October 2024 11:00

Eurocontrol identified a significant safety risk at the Maastricht Upper Area Control Center (MUAC) on 30 August 2024, according to the European umbrella organisation of air traffic controllers' unions (ATCEUC). As a result of this discovery, the control center's recertification was revoked. The exact nature of the safety risk and the measures taken to address it remain unclear. ATCEUC is requesting further information on the threat to the operating licence and the steps Eurocontrol is taking to ensure safety in European airspace.

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Emirates unveils new accessible services at AccessAbilities Expo

Amely Mizzi 14 October 2024 10:09

Emirates has unveiled a range of new accessible services and products at the AccessAbilities Expo 2024 in Dubai. The innovations aim to further improve the travel experience for people with disabilities. The new offerings include a sign language robot, a virtual reality tour of the airport, a wheelchair-accessible chauffeur service and an integration of the "Be My Eyes" app for the visually impaired. With these innovations, Emirates is reaffirming its commitment to inclusive and accessible travel, supported by the Accessibility Policy introduced in 2024 and the Office of Accessibility and Inclusion. The products presented also include a transport solution for wheelchairs and sensory guides for neurodivergent travelers. Emirates emphasizes that these measures are part of its long-term strategy to break down barriers and make air travel accessible to all.

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Passenger numbers and cargo volumes at Brussels Airport increase in September 2024

Jan Gruber 14 October 2024 09:01

Brussels Airport recorded more than 2024 million passengers in September 2,2, an increase of 5 percent compared to the same month last year. In total, the airport handled 18 million passengers in the first three quarters of the year, a growth of 6 percent compared to the previous year. A share of 15 percent of passengers were transfer passengers, which underlines the airport's role as a hub for international airlines such as Star Alliance. In the cargo sector, volumes also increased by 5 percent in September compared to the previous year, to a total of 59.216 tonnes. The share of air freight on passenger flights increased significantly by 19 percent, while the pure cargo segment recorded a decrease of 5 percent. The main import regions were Asia, Africa and North America. The number of aircraft movements also increased by 4 percent in September compared to the previous year, mainly due to higher capacity utilization per flight and the use of larger aircraft.

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EU plans to introduce a digital passport from 2030

Amely Mizzi 14 October 2024 08:06

The EU Commission is planning to introduce a voluntary digital passport from 2030. This will enable travelers to identify themselves digitally at the borders and thus avoid long queues at passport control, as "Der Spiegel" reports. The system will not only be usable for EU citizens, but also for travelers from non-EU countries. A biometric passport or an EU identity card is required. Travelers can submit their data to the responsible authorities in advance for verification and save the digital passport in a "digital wallet."

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Barig: Ryanair's partial withdrawal from Germany "not surprising"

Amely Mizzi 14 October 2024 07:05

The airline Ryanair has announced that it will reduce its flight offerings at Hamburg Airport by around 2025 percent for the 60 summer season. The background to this decision is the already high costs for airlines at the location, which are expected to increase further in 2025. Michael Hoppe, Chairman of the Board of Airline Representatives in Germany (BARIG), sees no surprise in this development. He criticizes the fact that rising airport charges in Hamburg and other government burdens such as the air traffic tax are placing a heavy burden on air traffic in Germany. Hoppe warned that Ryanair could not remain the only airline to respond to rising costs by reducing capacity. The already weak recovery of the German air traffic market compared to Europe, said Hoppe, could deteriorate further. He appealed to airport operators and politicians to provide financial relief in order to promote connectivity and economic stimulus.

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Berlin court bans misleading advertising of eDreams “Prime” program

Amely Mizzi 14 October 2024 06:07

Ryanair obtained a ruling from the Berlin court this week prohibiting the Spanish online travel provider eDreams from distributing misleading advertising for its "Prime" subscription in Germany. The court ruled that eDreams lured its customers into paying an annual subscription fee of €89,99 with the promise of supposed savings, even though the prices for flights and services were actually higher. This was revealed, among other things, by a monthly price review by Ryanair, which revealed price differences of up to 169%. Ryanair welcomed the ruling, which is intended to protect German consumers from eDreams' excessive fees. The company also called on EU governments and consumer protection authorities to take measures to ensure transparent pricing information on online travel portals. Ryanair highlights in this context that its "Approved OTA" partners already offer this transparency.

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