The Daily Dozen: 12 things to know about Czechia today
News, tips, and Expats.cz top stories for Prague and the Czech Republic on Sept. 26, 2022.
The era of cheap flights is over, but fall might see a slight fare drop
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A wide range of factors from higher fuel prices to staff shortages mean that truly cheap flights won’t be coming back.
There's now a cheaper, easier way to send and receive packages abroad from Czechia
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A Brno-based company is revolutionizing online shipping with lower-cost and faster delivery services, especially to post-Brexit Britain.
Aviation woes easing, with Czech airports reporting little chaos
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Air ticket sales seem to have peaked for the summer season, and in some cases surpassed pre-Covid levels.
A Czech taxi company is promising a safer ride to the airport
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Prague’s family-friendly taxi service not only shuttles kids to school but gets families to or from the airport with minimal fuss.
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Prague Airport ranks among Europe's 10 top-rated airports
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Going by average Google user reviews, Prague's Václav Havel Airport comes in at number eight among European airports, while Athens takes the top spot.
More visualizations for the railway to Prague’s Václav Havel Airport revealed
The terminal at Dlouhá Míle, just outside the airport, will connect to regional buses and a planned tram line.
Airline industry chaos in Europe disrupts Prague Airport's operations
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Hundreds of flights have been canceled and delayed daily at major European airport hubs over the past two weeks due to staff shortages.
Czech morning headlines: Driver dies after a train to Prague collides with locomotive
Plus: T-Mobile under a cyberattack, dozens of Czech stuck in Barcelona over weekend, coalition parties want to tax energy companies, and more.
Prague Airport launches self-serve baggage drops to curb waiting time
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Until now, a full self-check-in was only an option for people with just carry-on luggage but new kiosks open the option for some European flights.
Departures from Prague Airport were temporarily halted due to air-traffic system failure
The cause of the disruption is not known; but operations were restored after about half and hour.
Czech Covid rules have been relaxed, but masks may still be required on flights
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While EU-wide regulations for wearing masks on flights have been dropped, they may still be required based on the origin and destination country.
Direct flights between Prague and US resume after more than two years
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Delta will resume service of its nonstop flight from Prague to New York City later this month, though direct routes to other destinations are still TBA.
Czechia to back EU ban on Russian oil import with postponement
Plus: Babiš talks biofuels for two hours, Slovakia and Hungary reject sanctions, and a squeamish nature photo takes a top Czech prize.
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Pražská plynárenská requests financial aid, Putin-allied billionaire want to build in Brno, Czech ski season ends.
Prague airport evacuates terminals following fireworks explosion
Initial reports say that around 9 a.m. in Terminal 2, fireworks went off in a British passenger's backpack.
5 things to know about the future of air travel from Czechia
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As destinations around the globe are opening, we spoke with industry insiders to find out what to expect when booking this summer and beyond.
