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Lufthansa: World’s most advanced long-haul aircraft doubles in number

Global Editor- February 22, 2017 0

The world's most advanced long-haul aircraft doubles in number: Following the first A350-900 flight from Munich to Delhi two weeks ago, the second aircraft is ... Read More

Germany’s luxury tourism business platform preparing for the fourth “loop – luxury on our planet” event

Global Editor- February 22, 2017 0

After three successful years of "loop – luxury on our planet," their founder, Lobster Experience, is currently preparing for the fourth round. loop will take ... Read More

Blacklane has integrated with Groundspan

eturbonews- February 22, 2017 0

Business Travelers Can Schedule Blacklane’s Professional Driver Service on Concur, Sabre and Travelport Booking Tools via Groundspan Business travelers now gain new access to professional ... Read More

Difficult general conditions: Cologne reports decrease in visitor numbers

Global Editor- February 21, 2017 0

Cologne tourism year 2016 lagged behind the record-breaking year 2015, posting a total of 3.35 million arriving guests and 5.8 million overnight stays. The decreases ... Read More

Ice-cold anniversary: airberlin’s 10th special flight to the North Pole

Global Editor- February 21, 2017 0

Fascinating snow landscapes and untouched nature – airberlin is now offering the world's only flight to the North Pole for the 10th time. On 1 ... Read More

ITB Berlin: Display halls fully booked

Global Editor- February 20, 2017 0

The entire world in 26 display halls: this year, ITB Berlin is booked up again. In 2017, in addition to established exhibitors the World’s Largest ... Read More

Merkel: We have a problem – euro is too low for Germany

Global Editor- February 18, 2017 0

German Chancellor Angela Merkel says the euro is too low for Germany adding that Berlin had no power to address this 'problem' because monetary policy ... Read More

Düsseldorf gears up for the Grand Départ 2017

Global Editor- February 17, 2017 0

Düsseldorf is where the heart of bicycle racing beats in 2017: 30 years after the Tour-de-France start in the divided city of Berlin in 1987, ... Read More

fiylo goes international – with Bernd Fritzges and Frank Lienert in pole position

Chief Assignment Editor- February 16, 2017 0

With its online platform for venues, search engine, and Location Award, fiylo Deutschland provides its customers with plenty of requests by event planners. In the ... Read More

Three new A330 aircraft to join airberlin fleet

Global Editor- February 16, 2017 0

Airberlin is to add three wide-body Airbus 330-200 aircraft to its fleet as it builds towards its biggest long-haul summer flight schedule to the US. ... Read More

TAP Portugal becomes Cologne Bonn’s third new airline this year

Global Editor- February 16, 2017 0

Cologne Bonn Airport welcomes yet another new airline partner today and confirms that Portuguese flag carrier TAP Portugal will join the German airport later this ... Read More

Lufthansa pilot union dispute settles

eturbonews- February 15, 2017 0

The cockpit union for Lufthansa and pilots, Vereinigung Cockpit agreed to end the long time dispute in following the recommendation of an mediator. Under the ... Read More

New airberlin VP Communications named

Global Editor- February 15, 2017 0

At the beginning of March Ralf Kunkel will become the new Vice President Communications at airberlin, reporting directly to CEO Thomas Winkelmann. "I would like ... Read More

New credit agreement for Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)

Chief Assignment Editor- February 15, 2017 0

The Flughafen Berlin Brandenburg GmbH (FBB’s) Executive Board informed the Supervisory Board that implementation of the finance concept for Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) has been ... Read More

Lufthansa approves compensation measures

Global Editor- February 15, 2017 0

Lufthansa accepted the mediation recommendation of Dr. Gunter Pleuger today. His recommendation contains the following key points: • A pay increase for the 5,400 pilots ... Read More

Young, digital and keen to travel: Youth Travel at ITB Berlin

Global Editor- February 14, 2017 0

Why not explore the world instead of lying on the couch? This year, at ITB Berlin trade visitors and the general public can immerse themselves ... Read More

The Golden City Gate: Did you include your film, print or multimedia?

eturbonews- February 14, 2017 0

It's known as the Golden City Gate. For many years German film Producer Ute Huschert had been a familar event during  the largest travel and tourism ... Read More

Wizz Air Adds Frankfurt Budapest and Sofia service

eturbonews- February 13, 2017 0

Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced that it will start operating low-fare flights from Frankfurt Airport launching two ... Read More

Lufthansa backs open innovation

Global Editor- February 13, 2017 0

Everyone who has ever planned a trip to a concert has experienced the following situation: you buy a concert ticket online – and then the ... Read More

Hamburg airport evacuated, closed after “unknown substance” inhalation makes 68 people sick

Global Editor- February 12, 2017 0

Hamburg airport was evacuated and closed after at least 68 people reported suffering breathing problems after inhaling an “unknown substance.” Pepper spray could have caused ... Read More

ITB Berlin visitors can find more about tourist attractions along the Danube

Dmytro Makarov- February 10, 2017 0

On its way from the Black Forest to the Black Sea the Danube flows through ten countries, offering all kinds of experiences along its entire ... Read More

Lufthansa Airbus A350-900: Namaste India!

Global Editor- February 10, 2017 0

After being the star at many events in Toulouse, Munich, Frankfurt and Hamburg - the moment has finally arrived: Today the Lufthansa A350-900 starts its ... Read More

Guam to commemorate 100th anniversary of SMS Cormoran Scuttling

eturbonews- February 10, 2017 0

On Friday, April 7, 2017, the Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) will commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the scuttling of the SMS Cormoran II. The peace ... Read More

airberlin starts wet-lease deal with Lufthansa Group

eturbonews- February 9, 2017 0

This is how sworn rivals become friends. Air  Berlin CEO Thomas Winkelmann called it today a  "Milestone in airberlin's new positioning." The new buddies in ... Read More

Parking at Frankfurt Airport Gets Even Smarter

eturbonews- February 9, 2017 0

Making an online reservation for a parking space at one of the parking garages at Frankfurt Airport is becoming increasingly popular and includes plenty of ... Read More

4.2 million passengers: New January monthly record at Frankfurt Airport

Global Editor- February 9, 2017 0

Some 4.2 million passengers used Frankfurt Airport (FRA) in January 2017, resulting in an increase of about 75,000 passengers (up 1.8 percent) and a new ... Read More

Frankfurt Airport parking gets smarter with digital receipt

Global Editor- February 9, 2017 0

Making an online reservation for a parking space at one of the parking garages at Frankfurt Airport is becoming increasingly popular and includes plenty of ... Read More

Lufthansa Airbus A350-900 lands in Hamburg

Global Editor- February 9, 2017 0

The Airbus A350-900, Lufthansa’s most modern, long-haul aircraft landed at Hamburg’s Helmut-Schmidt Airport today. Before landing, Flight LH 350 flew 700 meters above Hamburg’s newest ... Read More

Aisle to be turned into a catwalk on Lufthansa flight to New York

Global Editor- February 8, 2017 0

Fashion and technology is the theme of the second Lufthansa FlyingLab on 8 February 2017. During the course of flight no. LH400 from Frankfurt to ... Read More

Union strike: airberlin regrets inconvenience for its passengers

Global Editor- February 7, 2017 0

The union ver.di has called for warning strikes tomorrow, Wednesday, amongst ground staff at the airports Berlin, Hamburg and Stuttgart. airberlin sees no alternative but ... Read More