After a six-day strike, Eiffel Tower staff returned to work last weekend. Trade unions and the operator of the world-famous tourist attraction have reached an agreement. Employees demanded more wages, which are commensurate with the income from ticket sales. In addition, they also wanted better maintenance of the 135-year-old tower. According to them, it shows traces of rust in … [Read more...] about Strike over; Eiffel Tower is open again
Slightly fewer visitors for Fiets- en Wandelbeurs and E-bike Challenge
The Fiets- en Wandelbeurs and the E-bike Challenge have had a successful edition. A total of 24,112 visitors came to the Jaarbeurs in Utrecht from Friday to Sunday. This number is slightly less than last year, when the event attracted 26,594 visitors. It should be noted that last year's fair was the first after three years of corona. Many cycling and walking enthusiasts once … [Read more...] about Slightly fewer visitors for Fiets- en Wandelbeurs and E-bike Challenge
‘Düsseldorf more popular than Schiphol during May holidays’
Dutch holidaymakers travel more often from Düsseldorf Airport than from Schiphol during the May holidays. That's what the VakantieDiscounter, online provider of package holidays, says on the basis of bookings made. One third (33 percent) of Dutch holidaymakers take the plane from Düsseldorf. Schiphol can count on 30 percent of all bookings. This is 9 percent less than last year … [Read more...] about ‘Düsseldorf more popular than Schiphol during May holidays’
Corendon: new summer destinations from Maastricht
This summer, Corendon will also fly from Maastricht Aachen Airport to Mallorca and Malaga in Spain. The Spanish island and the seaside resort on the Costa del Sol will be added to the existing offer from Limburg Airport. These flights will be operated with an Airbus A320. Corendon will station the aircraft at Maastricht Aachen Airline for the summer months. Corendon will fly … [Read more...] about Corendon: new summer destinations from Maastricht
New lounges at Schiphol; A nod to Amsterdam and reused furniture
Swissport and airline alliance Oneworld have opened the doors of their new lounges at Schiphol. Both lounges are located in Lounge 2 at the airport. The lounges are intended for travellers departing to a non-Schengen destination. With the opening at Schiphol, Oneworld has launched its first European lounge. The 473-square-metre lounge offers a wide choice of seating in a … [Read more...] about New lounges at Schiphol; A nod to Amsterdam and reused furniture