The first month of this year saw the number of passengers travelling through airports in Europe increase. According to the data, a number of airports surpassed the levels of passenger traffic recorded in 2019, while others expect to record higher figures in 2024. The airports Last month, more than 18.6 […]
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Indians to Show Greater Interest in Applying for Schengen Visa
VFS Global has recently revealed that a higher number of residents and citizens from India are likely to be applying for Schengen visas in the upcoming year. The visa outsourcing company is also expecting high volumes of visa applications, as compared to the levels recorded before the pandemic. VFS Global […]
Read MoreLufthansa Strikes Lead to Cancelation of 90% Flights
The employees of the Lufthansa Airport have been negotiating with the relevant authorities for the last couple of months for better pay. However, their negotiations have not yielded any fruit, which is why the staff has decided to walk out and go on strike. Consequently, 200,000 passengers have been predicted […]
Read MoreSafety and Affordability Top Priority of International Travelers to Europe in 2024
A recent study by the European Travel Commission (ETC) explored travel sentiment for the first four months of this year. The results revealed that international travelers who plan on visiting Europe in 2024 are giving affordability and safety priority. The study The ETC focused on seven overseas markets and revealed […]
Read MoreMalta International Airport Sets New Record in Passenger Numbers
During the first month of 2024, the total number of passengers that were recorded on the Malta International Airport (MIA) reached 465,482. This saw it surpass the milestone of more than 400,000 passengers in the month of January for the first time since 2020. The increase According to the latest […]
Read MoreWTTC advises EU to Improve Travel and Tourism amid Employment Surge
The World Travel and Tourism Council, also known as WTTC has recently taken to advise the European Union regarding its travel and tourism industry. According to the organization, the relevant authorities and stakeholders in the industry should support their sector, which is responsible for employing a large number of people. […]
Read MoreTravel Disruptions to Arise due to Eindhoven Airport’s Temporary Closure
One of the busiest international airports located in Eindhoven, Netherlands, has announced that it will be temporarily halting operations. This is mainly due to the airport authorities wanting to significantly improve its services and operations in the near future. Consequently, they have devised a plan to undergo substantial renovations at […]
Read MoreFraport Welcomed 4.1 Million Passengers in January despite Pandemic Impact
Last month, there was a notable increase in passenger traffic at the Frankfurt Airport (FRA), as almost 4.1 million travelers passed through its terminals. As compared to 2023, this number marks an increase of about 11.1%, but despite the growth, the number of passengers is still 12.6% below the levels […]
Read MoreETC Report Reveals Return of European Tourism to Pre-Pandemic Levels
Despite pressures from inflation, the tourism in Europe has made its comeback and swiftly rebounded in the last couple of months of 2023 in a robust manner. Consequently, the year ended with signals of a promising recovery, meaning that the numbers would soon hit the levels recorded before the pandemic […]
Read MoreEuropean Corporates Hike Spending on Flights
AirPlus, the corporate payment specialist, revealed that European companies are willing to pay higher travel prices, as there is an increasing number of business travelers flying in business class cabins. Based in Germany, the company analyzed the flight bookings in eight markets in Europe, which include the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, […]
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