Germany
Lufthansa plans flights to Iraq
As Iraq is increasingly opening up to civil aviation, demand for flights to the country is growing. Lufthansa is therefore examining the possibility of launching several new services to Iraq and is currently planning to serve the capital, Baghdad, and the city of Erbil in Northern Iraq from Frankfurt and Munich.
Top marks for Lufthansa’s baggage handling
Lufthansa and Frankfurt Airport have been voted top of the class in terms of passenger baggage handling.
The return of the Passion Play
Every ten years, 2,000 inhabitants of Oberammergau in Germany perform the epic Passion Play. It returns in summer 2010.
Luxury tour operator to promote Vietnam at Berlin travel show
Vietnamese luxury travel operator Luxury Travel Company is showcasing its luxury tailor-made tourism services at the annual travel trade show in Berlin from March 10th to 14th, 2010.
Spain set to host Europe's best New Year’s Eve party
With New Year’s Eve just around the corner panic sets in as we try to find the best party. However, if like others you find yourself in the local pub on New Year’s Eve with the same group of friends, why don’t you take the opportunity to get planning for next year and make sure you party with the best of them.
New Lufthansa offering pleases coffee connoisseurs
Coffee connoisseurs can now pick and choose from a wider choice of their favorite hot beverage on Lufthansa flights out of Frankfurt and Munich to German domestic and most European destinations (Schengen Area).
Flybe launches first Germany route from Exeter
Flybe has added another brand new route to and from Exeter, this time for its first ever service to Germany from the SW base, namely a three times weekly summer service to Hannover that gives travellers even more options for affordable European getaways.
Flybe launches new Newcastle to Hannover route
Flybe has added another brand new route to and from Newcastle, this time to Germany, with a three times weekly summer service to Hannover, giving North East travellers even more options for European getaways effective March 31st, 2010.
Ryanair announces new routes from Dusseldorf
Ryanair has announced that it will add one new Boeing 737-800 aircraft and open two new routes from its Dusseldorf (Weeze) base to Lappeenranta (Finland) and Szczecin (Poland) from March 2010. This brings Ryanair’s investment in Dusseldorf to eight aircraft worth over $500 million.
Variety, reinvention and history in Germany
Germany has been voted by Lonely Planet as one of its top ten countries to visit in 2010. The country was singled out for its variety, reinvention and also history, and specialist tour operator, Dertour, has a number of special holiday experiences for 2010, whether it is a new walking trail along the Rhine, or a once-in-a-lifetime visit to the Oberammergau Passion Play, which is held every 10 years.
bmibaby partners with Germanwings
Low cost airline, bmibaby, has announced a new partnership with Germanwings that will enable customers to book Germanwings flights via bmibaby.com, and bmibaby flights via germanwings.com.
Great deals for Christmas market hotspots across Europe
Get into the festive spirit and escape to the bustling cities of Copenhagen, Brussels, Zurich, Glasgow or Leeds for your Christmas shopping this year. Take advantage of great value offers from bmi Regional to experience the enchanting festivities of the UK and Europe’s Christmas market hotspots.
Flybe signs new codeshare with Etihad Airways
Flybe has announced a new codeshare agreement with Etihad Airways which will provide air travellers in the UK greater and easier access to the Abu Dhabi-based airline’s rapidly expanding network of more than 50 destinations.
Sunparks launches into the UK market
Family holiday village specialist Sunparks has officially launched in the UK market. Sunparks operates eight holiday villages based in Belgium, the Netherlands and western Germany.
Europe’s top Christmas Markets explored
If you find it hard to get into the Christmas spirit, there is nothing better than browsing some of Europe’s most charming Christmas markets. The scent of mulled wine and excited conversation fills the night air and shops are packed to bursting point with traditional wooden toys and decorations.