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A&O opens new house in Firenze
The hostel operator A&O opens its house number 39 in Firenze, Italy. A former administration building at Via Mannelli 119 was converted for this purpose. Behind the facade from the 1960s,
Regiojet has recorded Prague Chop
Railway operator Regiojet has started a daily connection between Prague and the Ukrainian Chop. According to the company's own information, it is currently the only commercial rail connection from the EU
DDSG and CAT are once again advertising for passengers together
This year, the DDSG and the City Airport Train are once again carrying out a joint marketing campaign. The shipping company's mascot will be displayed at the airport and at the CAT terminal, among other places
Easter: 28 percent of Austrians want to travel
On behalf of the Austrian Hotel Association, the market research institute Mindtake asked around 1.000 Austrians where they spent their Easter holidays. 28 percent said they would ice. For those still
High demand: Hotelplan increases capacity
The tour operator Hotelplan Suisse is further increasing its Crete and Egypt offerings. According to the company's own information, they were able to purchase additional seats from airlines. These are on charter flights. The additional capacity
Deutsche Bahn reaches an agreement with the train drivers' union
It took a long time, but now the train drivers' union GDL and Deutsche Bahn AG have agreed on a compromise. This means that further industrial action is off the table. They have it several times
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Eilat: experience dolphins up close and naturally
Many are not immediately aware that the small state of Israel has access to two seas, namely the Mediterranean, on which, for example, the metropolis of Tel Aviv is located, and the
Varna: quiet vacation vs. beach parties
Bulgaria has been very trendy as a summer vacation destination in recent years. The Golden Sands, which is located near the city of Varna, unfortunately has a dubious reputation as the “new ballerina”. Completely unjustified
Elba: paradise with crystal clear sea water
The Italian island of Elba offers crystal clear sea water in which many, sometimes colorful, fish can be found. Many sandy bays are known for being very shallow and therefore optimal
Tel Aviv: Beach vacation with a Miami feeling
The metropolis of Tel Aviv-Jaffa has developed into an extremely popular travel destination in recent years. The city enables a combination of beach and city trips. Because of the many clubs and bars
Relaxation on the most beautiful sandy beaches of Malta
The smallest member of the European Union, Malta, is known for its low taxes, left-hand traffic, barren vegetation, rocks and cliffs. But on the three inhabited islands, Malta, Gozo and Comino,
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Pool loungers with towels reserved: Court awards travel price reduction
Who doesn't know this: you come to the pool loungers in a hotel complex in the morning and there are towels everywhere that are supposed to serve as a "reservation". But that's exactly what can be expensive for tour operators
Author Dieter Haselsteiner announces new books
The Austrian author and aviation expert Dieter J. F. Haselsteiner published a total of five new books last year. He is particularly proud of the almost 800-page work “All you need to
Malta has Europe's least punctual flights
Last year it became uncomfortable for some passengers at European airports: the ongoing shortage of staff, strikes as well as snow and black ice will continue to have a massive impact on air traffic in 2023. Total started
Germany has abolished children's passports
The Federal Republic of Germany has abolished so-called children's passports effective January 1, 2024. Existing copies remain valid, but extensions and/or new issues are no longer possible. Parents have to
From March 2024: Bulgaria and Romania will become Air Schengen members
From March 2024, border controls with Bulgaria and Romania will no longer apply on air and sea routes within the Schengen states. Austria had previously put up considerable resistance and blocked accession to Schengen. Well
APF: These are the rights passengers have in “exceptional circumstances”
The APF has evaluated the exceptional circumstances in the flight sector that can be proven in its procedures. Weather events and strikes top the list. Aviation companies often lead in the APF's arbitration proceedings in air traffic
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