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ÖAMTC takes a close look at e-mountain bikes
The trend towards electric bicycles is unbroken - and does not stop at all-terrain mountain bikes. The ÖAMTC and its partner organizations have therefore tested eight current models. With consistently satisfactory results,

Familypark celebrates 55 years of existence
Austria's largest amusement park is turning 55 and the popular Rattenmühle roller coaster is turning 10. This double anniversary will be celebrated with a big festival from June 8th to 11th, 2023. Visitors can expect a four-day

Travel barometer: 78 percent of Austrians are planning summer vacations
For the 22nd time, Europ Assistance is publishing the vacation barometer, an international study that examines vacation behavior, travel plans and travel trends. Between March 20 and April 7, 2022, 15.000 consumers were made

Excursion tip: Arctic wolf puppies in the Herberstein animal world
The Herberstein wolf pack is growing: five arctic wolves were born a month ago and have recently been on display for visitors. The alpha pair, Bjelle and Herbert, is a guarantee for offspring.

Interhome identifies sustainable holiday accommodation
On the Interhome Group websites, it is now possible to explicitly search for sustainable accommodation. The Swiss holiday home broker is thus reacting to the increasing demand for sustainable holiday homes and holiday homes. Demand

Therme Wien with a new relaxation lounge
Since the end of 2022, Therme Wien has been offering a completely renovated relaxation lounge. What is new is that this should have its own check-in and supposedly more comfortable loungers. The day vacationers should, in addition to admission
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Fifth Freedom with Ethiopian: Pleasant change from European zero service
For a few days now there has been an alternative to Austrian Airlines and Ryanair on the Vienna-Copenhagen-Vienna route at least four times a week with Ethiopian Airlines. While the two European providers rely on medium-haul jets,

Nor(se)-wegian 2.0: Full plane, overpriced food on board and almost 1,5 hours earlier in New York
New York, if you can make it there, you make it anywhere. This wisdom was already shared by the great Frank Sinatra in his hymn to one of the most exciting metropolises

In the TAP-A321LR to New York: chaotic transfer, bad food, but plenty of space
"Boa Sorte" - which in German means something like "Good luck" is what the flight attendant calls after me as I step onto the rear stairs of the A320Neo at Lisbon Airport. At the

Tested: The new Condor Premium Economy in the A330neo from New York to Frankfurt
It's Monday, February 13, 2023 when in Terminal 7 of New York's JFK Airport - bar tables, Condor roll-ups and different-colored balloons fill the check-in area and the gate area,

With Turkish Airlines on the shortest route from Bali to Vienna
After several months in Bali it was time to visit my old home country Austria again. Denpasar Airport (DPS) currently acts as the sole aviation gateway for Bali and

The Canary Island alternative: In the Canaryfly ATR72 from Fuerteventura to Gran Canaria
The terminal at Fuerteventura Airport is completely empty on this January morning. Shortly after 7, in the only café open at the time before the security checkpoint, I had a
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Holiday bookings: consumer advice center warns of internet scammers
Many people are currently looking for last minute bargains for their summer vacations. Where savings are to be made, fraudsters who are only interested in the money are not far away

Verdict: Refund clause of Bergbahnen Westendorf overturned
The Association for Consumer Information (VKI) had sued Bergbahnen Westendorf Gesellschaft mbH on behalf of the Ministry of Social Affairs. The subject of the procedure is a consumer declaration of waiver for any refund claims prepared by the company

Enormous price differences for WiFi above the clouds
Price differences of up to around 60 euros are due when using mobile WiFi on the plane: Which airlines are best suited for surfing, working and learning and where

Railway passenger rights softened from June 7, 2023
With effect from June 7, 2023, the passenger rights for passengers of railway companies will be relaxed. In numerous cases in which passengers have previously been able to claim compensation or fare reductions, there will be future cases

Boat trips without a license: Extremely different rules within the EU
For many holidaymakers, renting a small boat in the summer and taking a trip to the coastal area is simply part of it. But whether you need a patent for it or

ECJ: Short-term death of a pilot is not an exceptional circumstance
The European Court of Justice has ruled that the sudden death of a crew member does not constitute an exceptional circumstance within the meaning of the Air Passenger Rights Regulation. Airlines are therefore liable for delays and cancellations. Under business numbers C-156/22
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