Germany
Lufthansa introduces Munich to Riyadh route
Lufthansa is launching new flights from Munich to Riyadh. From 26 April 2010, the Saudi Arabian capital will be served thrice weekly in addition to the daily flight already operated by Lufthansa from Frankfurt.
bmi launches new service between Heathrow and Berlin
bmi, British Midland International, is launching its new route between London Heathrow and Berlin from 28 March 2010, with fares available to book now.
Actors prepare for the Passion Play
In real life, they are teachers, flight attendants, students, master joiners, psychologists, interior decorators or run restaurants. From May to October 2010, almost half of Oberammergau’s 5300 inhabitants will leave their everyday jobs behind and take on the roles of their lifetime when performing in the 41st Passion Play.
Head to Munich for the original beer festival
Head to Munich to take part in the 200th Anniversary of the world’s largest and most famous beer festival, known as ‘Oktoberfest’, with prices from just £419 per person.
airBaltic to increase flights to Brussels
The Latvian national airline airBaltic has announced an increase in the number of flights it will offer from R?ga to Brussels during the summer of 2010 – two flights every workday.
Enjoy Oktoberfest with AmaWaterways
This autumn, award-winning river cruise line AmaWaterways is offering a unique opportunity to enjoy one of Europe’s most celebrated traditions, the famous Oktoberfest in Munich, in combination with a luxury river cruise from Nuremberg, departing on 22nd September.
Passion Play 2010 - Don't wait another 10 years
It only takes place every ten years and tickets are going fast. Just 100 days to go before the premiere of the Passion Play 2010 will kick off the 41th edition of an inspirational theatrical event.
Passengers put Lufthansa Navigator app to the test
How do I get to the check-in counter, to baggage reclaim, to the lounge and then to the right gate? With the Lufthansa Navigator – a new application that runs on the iPhone – finding one’s way around the airport is child’s play.
Lufthansa adds new summer flights from Munich
This summer Lufthansa is launching three new routes from Munich – to Tallinn and Rostock on the Baltic Sea and to Zadar on the Adriatic coast. The airline is also increasing its flights to popular Mediterranean destinations.
Lufthansa launches new long-haul routes from Munich
This summer Lufthansa will be offering flights from Munich to three new long-haul destinations. From the end of March, Tashkent, Teheran and Miami will be included in the timetable. In addition, services to Cairo, which were launched this winter from Munich, will be extended until 30 May 2010.
Let the cultural battle commence
New Post Office Travel Money research suggests that a combination of exchange rates and living costs may prove the deciding factor in a curious three-cornered fight to attract short break visitors between 2010’s European Cultural Capitals – Istanbul (Turkey), Pécs (Hungary) and the Ruhr Metropolis (Germany).
Last minute half term holiday deals from Sunparks
Families looking for a late escape this February half term can take advantage of last minute deals from European holiday village specialist Sunparks.
Last minute Valentine’s breaks
Celebrate this year’s St. Valentine’s Day with a difference by whisking your loved-one away for a romantic European city break.
Top 10 European hotels for winter sports
Flying down the ski slopes through the valleys, or simply enjoying a hot chocolate and taking in the beautiful winter landscape. For travellers that would like to experience the enjoyment of winter sports, Europe’s ski hotels offer guests the opportunity to relax and enjoy alpine hospitality and rustic comforts.
Lufthansa passenger numbers down in 2009
Under the impact of the poor economic situation, Lufthansa flew fewer passengers in 2009 than in the previous year.