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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has published a study indicating that delays caused by air‑traffic control (ATC) in Europe have increased by more than 100 % over the past ten years, while the total number of flights grew by only about 7 %.

Air‑traffic‑flow‑management (ATFM) delays rose 114 % between 2015 and 2024. The figures exclude weather‑related disruptions

Mostar International Airport in Bosnia and Herzegovina has announced a seasonal connection to Stuttgart, Germany. The service will operate from 20 December 2025 until 6 January 2026.

One‑way tickets start at €49.99, offering a budget‑friendly option for travelers heading to Germany during the holiday period.

Bookings are now open on both the airport’s official

In the upcoming winter schedule, Croatia will operate direct flights to 25 European countries.

The majority of new routes will connect the country with Germany, Switzerland, Austria, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom, according to a CE Report citation of HINA.

This information was supplied by the Croatian National Tourist Board (HTZ) based on airport

Greek carrier SKY express has begun operating a new nonstop route between Athens and Berlin, offering four flights per week on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

This connection follows the airline’s recent launches to Munich, Frankfurt and Düsseldorf, with a stop in Hamburg planned shortly. The addition strengthens SKY express’s foothold in the German market.

The flights

Just half a year after the start of its Düsseldorf‑Ljubljana connection, Eurowings has decided to discontinue the flight.

The information comes from the aviation portal Ex‑Yu‑Aviation, as cited by CE Report on behalf of STA.

The German low‑cost carrier does not intend to restore the route in the upcoming year.

Consequently, the city of Ljubljana

Wizz Air began operating a new regular service between Skopje International Airport and Stuttgart on 1 October 2025, with the inaugural flight departing at 06:25 local time. The route was announced by TAV Macedonia, a subsidiary of the TAV Airports Group.

Nejat Kurt, General Director of TAV Macedonia, said the airline’s collaboration with the government aims to provide convenient

A journey may be stressful at times and particularly in boarding and alighting a flight. A comfortable airport transfer service will help you to get to the airport of Frankfurt am Main, which is one of the busiest airports in Europe, or to make an important trip in business life, but in any case, your trip starts and ends in maximum comfort.

Having a professional Frankfurt airport transfer

The German airline group Lufthansa is preparing a sizeable reduction of its back‑office staff as part of a broad cost‑saving programme.

Chief Executive Carsten Spohr told employees that the company aims to cut administrative expenses by about 20 %.

This target translates into roughly 3,000 job cuts out of an estimated 15,000 administrative positions.

London, 12 June 2025 – nhow Hotels & Resorts continues to expand its presence in the esports arena with the launch of the nhow Gaming Studio at its Berlin property.

The new studio occupies 71 m² and is designed specifically for streamers, content creators, esports squads and agencies. It offers five dedicated gaming stations, a coach’s station and an additional creative desk

Minor Hotels’ dynamic nhow brand is rolling out a new initiative called the “Dance nhow Tour”, which is part of the broader “dance nhow, change now” campaign.

The tour transforms nhow hotels into stages for guided silent‑disco sessions that combine wireless headphones, immersive electronic music, breathing exercises, active meditation and unrestricted dancing.

Each event

London, UK – According to the latest figures released by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), Germany’s travel and tourism industry is set to achieve unprecedented performance in 2025. International visitor expenditure is projected to reach €57 billion, the highest ever recorded for the country. Domestic tourism spending is expected to climb to €425 billion.

The sector’s contribution

In June 2025, North Macedonia welcomed 126,415 tourists, with foreign visitors accounting for 79.9% of the total, according to data from the State Statistical Office. Domestic tourists made up the remaining 20.1%.

The total number of tourist nights spent in the country during the month reached 243,157, of which 73.3% were attributed to international visitors and 26.7% to local tourists.

Turkey

Today, Lufthansa celebrates 60 years connecting Singapore with Germany. Since its first flight to the Lion City in 1965, Lufthansa has been an integral part of Singapore’s aviation landscape, connecting it to the world with service and Europea efficiency. Significantly, 2025 is also Singapore’s own 60th anniversary, making this milestone even more special.

Over the decades, Lufthansa has

Munich Airport Forum - the largest covered space in Europe – will be transformed into a sporting arena later this month for the Ninja Days.

Originally inspired by the Japanese TV show Sasuke, the show is a competition in which athletes from around the world attempt to complete physically demanding obstacle courses, demonstrating their strength, agility and mental resilience.

The

As of October, Wizz Air will start new direct flights from Skopje to Stockholm, Sweden; Bari, Italy; Madrid, Spain; Prague, Czech Republic; Cologne, Germany; and Larnaca, Cyprus, CE Report quotes MIA.

The flights are part of the TAV Macedonia's vision and strategy to make Skopje International Airport a regional hub with the support of the government, the airport operator said in a press

Are you looking for a truly unforgettable journey? You will find one with a journey along the fabled Fantastic Road, a mesmerizing experience filled with the rich heritage and eternal beauty of Baden-Württemberg in Southwest Germany. Spanning an impressive 250 miles, this scenic route is a tapestry of wonders ripe for exploration.  

It all begins in the enchanting town of Weinheim,

A planned London–Berlin rail route aims to offer a greener, faster alternative to air travel.

Direct trains between London and Berlin could soon be a reality thanks to a new treaty between the UK and Germany. 

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer signed a ‘first of its kind’ treaty on Thursday. Included within it is a plan to break down legal

Condor has announced expansion plans for its air services from Frankfurt to Asian destinations during the northern hemisphere winter timetable for 2025 and 2026, which kicks in October and closes on 31 March or early April.

Condor confirmed in a recent press statement that flights to Thailand, South Africa, and Panama will increase in winter, driven by strong demand for long-haul travel.

 The Czech Comfortjet train will have a dining car and children’s cinema, and there’s plans for a night service, too.

Europe’s long-distance rail network is getting another boost in 2026.

Starting next May, passengers will be able to ride the rail from Prague to Copenhagen via Berlin.

Deutsche Bahn (DB), Danish Railways (DSB) and Czech Railways (ČD) are teaming up

KLM is starting a trial on two short-haul routes where it will introduce a higher charge to pay for the use of alternative aviation fuels.

The Dutch carrier currently applies a SAF (“sustainable” aviation fuel) surcharge, averaging around 2 per cent of the ticket price, on all bookings but is temporarily increasing this fee on routes from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to London City and Hamburg