Strike wave hits German rail and airports as disputes mount
Germany faced strikes on three fronts, as train drivers, airport security workers and Lufthansa ground staff walked off the job.
Thu Mar 07 2024
Pent-up demand promises record tourist season for southern Europe
Tourism is back with a vengeance to boost the economies of southern Europe as sun-seekers make up for lost time.
Sat May 20 2023
Lufthansa ground staff walk out in Germany in pay dispute
The strike has caused Lufthansa to cancel nearly all flights at its Frankfurt and Munich hubs for today.
Wed Jul 27 2022
German daily COVID cases rise above 200,000, causing staff shortages
Germany reported 203,136 positive tests in the last 24 hours, 69,600 cases more than the same day a week ago.
Fri Jan 28 2022
Over 2,000 flights cancelled as Omicron hits holiday travel
The nationwide spike in Omicron cases this week has had a direct impact on our flight crews and the people who run our operation.
Sat Dec 25 2021
Is air traffic set to return to pre-COVID levels?
To anticipate the growing demand, airlines are increasing their number of daily flights.
Tue Oct 12 2021
Germany's Lufthansa opts for gender-neutral plane greeting
The move was intended to make all passengers on board feel welcome, including those who do not identify as male or female.
Tue Jul 13 2021
Berlin's much delayed new airport welcomes first flights
Many Germans had almost given up on the airport after years of delays and spiralling costs which saw the facility finally open nine years.
Sun Nov 01 2020
Airlines, airports hunt for storage space as pandemic idles planes
The number of planes in storage has doubled to more than 5,000 since the start of the year.
Tue Mar 24 2020
Check-in systems of affected airlines at Changi Airport restored
The check-in systems of affected airlines at Changi Airport have been restored after experiencing almost three hours of technical glitch.
Thu Sep 28 2017
Lufthansa seen offering to pay 200 million euros for Air Berlin assets: source
A Lufthansa bid price of 200 million euros ($239 million) to buy assets from insolvent Air Berlin plus 100 million euros to meet operating costs is roughly correct.
Sun Sep 24 2017
Fierce competition from Gulf carriers reduces the pie size for Lufthansa-cargo, others
Fierce competition from a number of Gulf carriers such as Emirates SkyCargo and Qatar Airways Cargo, has hit many competing international carriers and reduced the overall size of the pie for players s
Mon Apr 03 2017
Lufthansa says no evidence of bomb on board Eurowings plane landed in Kuwait
There was no evidence that a bomb was on board a plane operated by Lufthansa's budget unit Eurowings bound for Cologne on Sunday.
Sun Jan 15 2017
Texas flight to Germany diverted to NYC after bomb threat
Flight 441 to Frankfurt from Houston landed safely and was taken to a remote area of John F. Kennedy International Airport around 8:30 p.m. local time.
Tue Dec 13 2016
Lufthansa slashes 900 flights as pilots' strike drags on
Lufthansa said some 98,000 passengers were grounded by the walkout, which flight crew extended to long-haul flights after Tuesday's action affected only short-haul services.
Wed Nov 30 2016
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024