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Austrian cancels free newspapers in economy class

Free newspapers on Austrian flights will only be available to passengers flying on an Austrian myHoliday flight as well business class passengers. All passengers with economy tickets have to give up on this service in the future, except those who have access to a lounge from where they can take newspapers with them on board.

WLAN on Air Berlin

The airberlin group has already equipped the first airplanes in its fleet with the new WiFi-Service ‘airberlin connect’. On NIKI’s new connection from Vienna to Abu Dhabi, guests can already connect their devices on board to the Wifi-Service from Panasonic. In addition, travelers on short and medium haul flights can access the entertainment package including […]

Fight cancellations due to strikes – how to prevent chaos

The year 2014 unfortunately witnessed numerous airline strikes. It is becoming more common for airline unions to announce such strikes at short notice, making it more difficult for travel agencies to notify travelers in a timely manner. An official press announcement on Sunday for a strike on Monday – as it was the case with […]

NIKI is now permitted to fly to Abu Dhabi, but cancels some Europe routes

The first NIKI long-haul flight from Vienna to Abu Dhabi take off daily in codeshare agreement with Etihad Airways from now on. For the first time, NIKI also offers on board their A320 flights a business class. The cooperation of the jointly controlled flights with Etihad Airways is to be extended subsequently to more than […]

Vienna – Dubai twice daily by Emirates

It was a long fight for Emirates to increase the current 13 flights Dubai-Vienna to 14 flights weekly and so offer this route twice daily. The Austrian authorities have given green light and started to provide Vienna-Dubai and back twice on Tuesdays from now on.

Even more entertainment on board Austrian Airlines long-distance flights

Starting with December Austrian Airlines passengers will enjoy even more than 150 hours of film and TV program on long-haul routes. The number of current cinema blockbusters, but also “all time classics” has been doubled. The monthly changing program will focus on seasons and occasions – such as the early Christmas time. The offer also […]

LOT optimizes Munich flights

LOT Polish Airlines now offers their passengers a new daily route between Munich and Warsaw in an off-peak time. The flight starts daily at 7.00 am in Munich and reaches the Polish capital at 8.30 a.m. In the opposite direction, passengers have the choice between two evening connections. The new off-peak flight departs at 8.20 […]

Iberia offers more flights to Santiago de Chile

Iberia has expanded its flights from Madrid to Santiago de Chile from seven to ten flights per week until March 2015. The additional flights will be offered every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Thus, the number of connections to Santiago de Chile via Madrid has grown and offers passengers more choices to travel comfortably to the […]

American Airlines with new Frankfurt long-haul route

American Airlines plans to offer a fourth Frankfurt route from the middle of May 2015. In addition to Charlotte, Dallas and Philadelphia, it will also serve Miami. From 15 May 2015 an American Airlines Boeing B-767-300 plans to take off daily at 10.30 a.m. in Frankfurt to Miami. From the hub in Miami, American also […]

Two new destinations to Canada for Air France & KLM

Air France and KLM will expand its activities in Western Canada with the cities Vancouver and Edmonton. From 29 March 2015 Air France provides up to five flights a week between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Vancouver – with Business Class and Premium Economy Class service. The new flights from Air France supplement the offering of […]