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A pilot project for the digitalization of civil courts began in Bavaria on Thursday. Passengers at the Nuremberg and Erding district courts can now handle their legal disputes against airlines via a fully digital online procedure. This project is part of a nationwide initiative at a total of 18 locations aimed at simplifying access to justice and
South Korean airline Korean Air has successfully completed a long-term infrastructure project at Incheon International Airport. After a construction period of 42 months, the renovated flagship lounges for First Class and Prestige Class West in Terminal 2 were reopened on April 16 and 17, 2026. The project represents a total investment of 110 billion South Korean won.
The organization Protect Our Winters (POW) and the association Bahn zum Berg (Rail to the Mountain) have published the sixth volume of their specialized tour guide series in cooperation with Kompass Karten Verlag. The current edition focuses comprehensively on Styria and presents 75 selected hikes, all of which are consistently designed for accessibility by public transport.
The Flying Blue frequent flyer program of Air France and KLM has launched a new status transfer procedure. With this so-called "Status Match," members of other loyalty programs can transfer their existing status directly into the SkyTeam alliance's system. Unlike many competitors, who often offer such programs for free, Flying Blue does not offer a status transfer option.
Israeli airline El Al has completed the extensive renovation of its exclusive TOP Lounge in Terminal 3 of Ben Gurion Airport and resumed operations for its Top Platinum members. The reopening is part of the company's long-term strategy to systematically expand its service offerings for its premium customer segment and bring them up to international standards.
The Viennese restaurant company "L'Autentico" continues its expansion, taking over one of the most renowned addresses for Italian cuisine in Vienna's ninth district with the new location at Türkenstraße 27. Brothers André and Sandro Gargiulo are thus replacing their previous "Riva" concept and establishing their largest restaurant to date in the prestigious Servitenviertel district.
Although the Austrian hospitality industry recorded solid revenue increases last year, it continues to face a fragile overall economic situation. According to the current "Fitness Check Gastronomy 2026," compiled by the Austrian Hotel and Tourism Bank (OeHT) in cooperation with Kohl > Partner and Prodinger Tourism Consulting, the growth is primarily price-driven. Despite this,
With rising temperatures in spring 2026, the Austrian family business Almdudler launched its annual campaign for the grilling season. Under the title "Grill Fun," the traditional brand is positioning its lemonade not just as a classic refreshment, but increasingly as a versatile culinary ingredient. The company is focusing on the aromatic depth of the
The wine and culinary magazine Kalk&Kegel has published the Somm.Book 2026, a comprehensive reference work for fine dining. In light of the economic challenges in the wine sector, more than 30 leading sommeliers, including renowned figures such as René Antrag from Vienna's Steirereck and Alexander Koblinger from the gourmet hotel Döllerer, address the strategic future.
The Czech national football team's successful qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup has triggered a massive surge in demand in the Czech travel market. Immediately following the sporting success on April 1st, search volume for transatlantic flights skyrocketed. Destinations in Mexico, where the Czech team will play the majority of its group matches, are particularly popular.
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