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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024