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TRIPPLANNER TRAVEL NEWS
Another strike at Lufthansa!
The next pilot strike at Lufthansa is once again causing chaos in air travel. The union Vereinigung Cockpit has called on more than 5,000 pilots to a 48-hour work stoppage on Thursday and Friday. Numerous flights from German airports are expected to be canceled. For travelers, the strike comes at an especially inconvenient time, as international air traffic is already under heavy pressure due to the tense situation in the Middle East.
Mar 112 min read
The search for flight MH370 has been called off.
Almost twelve years after the disappearance of flight MH370, the search in the Indian Ocean has been called off. The fate of the Boeing 777 with 239 people on board remains unknown.
Mar 101 min read
The oil crisis causes airline tickets to rise
Rising oil prices due to the Middle East conflict are making air travel more expensive. Air New Zealand is the first airline to officially confirm higher ticket prices due to sharply increased fuel costs.
Mar 102 min read
Powder Keg Middle East
Israel and the USA have launched military operations against Iran. Tehran responded with attacks on US bases and missiles targeting Israel. The Austrian Foreign Ministry warns against travel to Israel, Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon, and Austrian Airlines has suspended flights to the region. The situation remains extremely tense.
Feb 281 min read
Cuba is running out of petroleum
The strained energy supply in Cuba is now having noticeable effects on travelers. Due to an acute fuel shortage, foreign aircraft can only be refueled in a limited capacity on the island. Several airlines are responding with flight cancellations and repatriation operations for vacationers. This increases uncertainty for passengers with planned trips to Cuba.
Feb 101 min read
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