Lufthansa strike: German airline warns of extensive disruption to flights on Wednesday

Flight attendants at Lufthansa are calling for a surcharge on special meals, with staff saying they're overwhelmed by the amount of different options they need to cater for, German aviation news site Aero Telegraph reported.

Strikes are a regular occurrence in Europe, as employees withhold their labour to fight for better pay and conditions.

Tamil Nadu, located in the south of India and renowned for its majestic temples, showcases its diverse persona and targets Germany as a strategic market by participating in the Internationale Tourismus-Börse (ITB) 2024 from March 5, 2024 to March 7, 2024. In line with its tourism growth objectives, Tamil Nadu aspires to be a top international destination. To showcase the attractions of Tamil Nadu’s tourism, a designated pavilion for Tamil Nadu Tourism will be set up at ITB Berlin. The pavilion will highlight the lively culture, picturesque landscapes, and architectural marvels located throughout Tamil Nadu offering a comprehensive overview of the state’s tourism and hospitality services.

United Airlines is set to resume Israel service early next month.

Lufthansa is being sued by a passenger who says he fractured his back when severe turbulence threw him against the ceiling of the plane during a flight in March 2023.

In a first step toward a broader legalization of cannabis, and after long delays due to strong opposition from lawmakers in the ruling coalition, Germany is set to approve the decriminalizing of cannabis for recreational use by parliament on Friday, paving the way to take effect on April 1 (and not an April Fool’s Day joke).

With corporate traffic slow to recover after the pandemic, wealthy leisure travelers are filling first- and business-class seats. They’re also paying handsomely for the privilege. 

“Welcome to the oldest bratwurst kitchen in the world,” says Sofia Hilleprandt, as I duck beneath the wooden ceiling beams. “This wood was cut in 1379.” One of the beams has a cushion attached to it, no doubt because it’s concussed a patron or two. On the walls are weathered pots and pans, alongside knick-knacks and trinkets such as old beer mugs and faded portraits. 

Imagine taking off for a vacation, and having no idea exactly where you are going.  Scandinavian Airlines, a Sweden-based carrier, commonly known as SAS Airlines, offered just that, by recently introducing a special mystery flight called “Destination Unknown.”  SAS sold tickets for the flight exclusively to members of the airline’s frequent flyer loyalty program, EuroBonus. Instead of money, travelers needed to redeem 30,000 miles for a seat. The trip will depart from Copenhagen on April 5 and return back to Copenhagen on April 8. Travelers are only provided a clue that the flight will last “a few hours”, and the exact location of the destination will be revealed at some point during the flight through an announcement.  “The prospect of embarking on an adventurous and mysterious journey with fellow enthusiasts, finding new connections and friendships along the way, is truly exciting,” SAS’s Chief Commercial Officer and Executive Vice President Paul Verhagen said in the news release.  Over 1,000 people submitted interest in joining the flight, and the airline is no longer accepting reservations, a spokesperson shared with Travel + Leisure. Due to the limited quantity of seats on the plane, tickets for the April trip will be distributed randomly to the travelers who signed up. SAS operates flights around the world to 125 destinations, and currently has flights from the US (Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, San Francisco, and Washington) to destinations in Scandinavia and across Europe.  The concept of “surprise” travel has taken off as travelers seek new experiences. Lufthansa, a German airline, offers a program called ‘Lufthansa Surprise’ where travelers select their home airport, and a general theme of what type of vacation they want (such as arts, outdoors, or shopping). Once the trip is paid and ticketed, the airline reveals the destination to the traveler. The surprise bookings cannot be changed or canceled, and the 24-hour flexible booking policy also does not apply. 

The German Federal Police are investigating a man who joked that he was carrying grenades at an airport because the security check was taking too long.

The latest publicly available scheduling data indicates that American Airlines has removed Tel Aviv from its flight schedule until at least October 2024. The decision comes in the wake of the notorious terrorist attack launched by Hamas on Southern Israel on October 7, 2023. 

Copper theft is delaying thousands of trains and causing millions of euro worth of damage to rail infrastructure across Europe.