The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Airlines for Europe (A4E), reacted with dismay to the European Commission’s new guidelines on the application of the EU261 passenger rights regime. The new guidelines are disappointing and unhelpful, falling far short of the simple and temporary alleviation airlines had requested for: Recognition that no compensation is due […]
Δείτε περισσότερα
In its efforts to mitigate the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commission has today published guidelines to ensure EU passenger rights are applied in a coherent manner across the EU. National governments have introduced different measures, including travel restrictions and border controls. The purpose of these guidelines is to reassure passengers that their rights are […]
Δείτε περισσότερα
Bedsonline, the leading global provider of accommodation and complementary products exclusively for travel agents, has today announced the extension of its +3% commission campaign for customers worldwide Following substantial year-on-year increases in sales volumes of up to 80% in some countries and an overwhelmingly positive reaction from customers, Bedsonline has taken the decision to extend […]
Δείτε περισσότερα
The European Commission, on the basis of EU rules about the state aid, approved the extension for 20 years of the concession contract that has been assigned to Athens International Airport SA (AIA) for the exploitation of Athens Airport. According to the Commission’s announcement, the price that will be paid by AIA for the extension […]
Δείτε περισσότερα
The implementation of limits and restrictions on tourist flows welcomed by the Balearic Islands was put on the table by the president of the government of the Spanish island group, Marga Prohens, pointing out that hosting almost 20 million tourists a year is not sustainable. However, he clarified that these restrictions are not against tourism. […]
Δείτε περισσότερα
After last year’s ban on short-term rentals in New York City, reports showed “staggering growth” in neighboring cities like New Jersey. Clearly, consumer appetite for short-term rentals remains high, so the travel industry should focus more attention on “second cities.” Gareth Matthews, CMO at global travel distribution provider Didatravel,points out that the demand for second […]
Δείτε περισσότερα
People have been forced to evacuate their homes as fires hit areas of Paphos in Cyprus, where a temperature warning is in place for temperatures of up to 45 degrees Celsius. Two firefighting aircraft were sent from Greece to help fight the fires. The first heat warning of the summer in Greece was issued as […]
Δείτε περισσότερα
Booking.com chickened out after the furore caused by the issue of the virtual card commission rate, which it informed Greek hoteliers at the beginning of last month that it will be added to the existing taxes they pay on the online platform. With the issue creating a backlash, Booking is now changing its view in […]
Δείτε περισσότερα
The uncertainty following the bankruptcy of FTI is enormous, the unanswered questions many and the criticisms of the information provided by FTI and the interim insolvency administrator clear, as was seen during an online information event of the German Travel Agents Association (DRV) on Tuesday evening with the participation of about 200 interested parties. Among […]
Δείτε περισσότερα
The Spanish government has fined four low-cost airlines €150 million for “unreasonable” charges to passengers. In particular, the Spanish Ministry of Consumer Affairs has fined Ryanair, Volotea, Vueling and easyJet for charging passengers for hand luggage, requiring them to print their ticket, and other unreasonable practices such as booking seats for accompanying minors or persons […]
Δείτε περισσότερα
