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ICE trains: Deutsche Bahn is testing compartments with more privacy
Deutsche Bahn AG is thinking about adapting the compartments of its ICE fleet. This is in response to the criticism from passengers that there is too little privacy on the Intercity Express trains
Alltours is launching additional Greece tours
The German tour operator has responded to the persistently high demand in Greece and is launching additional tours for the summer of 2024. From city tours including cruises to island hopping and 8-day tours
Entry without a visa: China sees tourist numbers boosted
The European tourism and hospitality sectors are experiencing a significant increase in Chinese travelers during the Chinese New Year holidays. This trend is expected to continue throughout the Year of the Dragon. According to
Austria's cable cars are largely profitable
Due to the comparatively warm winter of 2023/24, the Austrian cable cars had fewer operating days. However, many providers have increased prices significantly under the guise of “high energy costs”. Poured into more numbers, reached
Aida cancels cruises in the Red Sea
The shipping company Aida Cruises has canceled numerous cruises planned in the Red Sea area. The background is the continued tense security situation in this region of the world. Those affected are with the Prima
Certares joins the tour operator FTI
With the investment company Certares, FTI has found a new owner who will provide the tour operator with fresh capital amounting to 125 million euros. This is to make the unclear
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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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Hidden payment fees cost consumers dearly
1,9 billion euros loss: In Germany there are hidden fees in excessive exchange rates, high costs for international transactions and expenses abroad by travelers. On behalf of Wise this has
International boating license is not valid in all states
Resolution No. 40 of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) on the issuance of International Certificates for Pleasure Boat Operators was designed to ensure the cross-border recognition of these certificates
Vienna Higher Regional Court overturns Ö-Ticket service fees
In March last year, the Association for Consumer Information (VKI) sued CTS Eventim Austria GmbH, which operates the “Ö-Ticket” ticket service, on behalf of the Ministry of Social Affairs. The subject of the proceedings were clauses
Fare evasion is particularly expensive in these cities
Using public transport is part of everyday life for many commuters, travelers and city residents. In Germany alone, over ten billion people were transported by buses and trains in 2022. Around
Ten tips for safe motorcycle rides
The weather at Easter invites you to get back on your motorcycle after the winter break. Motorcycle trips can be planned again and it can also be used as a means of transport in everyday life
AUA strike: Passengers have these rights and claims
Around 50.000 passengers are affected by the 400 canceled flights - rights according to EU Air Passenger Rights Regulation 261/2004. EU Regulation 261/2004 provides for compensation payments in the event of flight cancellations depending on the length of the flight route
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