The New Jersey hub ranked as the worst airlines in the 2019 annual ratings from AirHelp, an organization that specializes in air traveler rights and seeks compensation in cases of delays or cancellations. Among the 72 airlines for which the company has statistically significant data, AirHelp rated them by on-time performance, service quality, and claim processing, with each category weighed equally. For the second year in a row, Qatar Airways ranked as the top airline, followed by American Airlines, Aeromexico, SAS Scandinavian Airlines, and Qantas in the top five. At the bottom of the list were Ryanair, Korean Air, Kuwait Airways, and the U.K.’s EasyJet and Thomas Cook Airlines. Here are the best and worst airlines of the year, with on-time performance records. The 10 Best Airlines of 2019 1. Qatar Airways (84% on-time performance) 2. American Airlines (75%) 3. Aeromexico (78%) 4. SAS Scandinavian Airlines (73%) 5. Qantas (79%) 6. LATAM Airlines (77%) 7. WestJet (74% 8. Luxair (78%) 9. Austrian Airlines (71%) 10. Emirates (75%) The 10 Worst Airlines of 2019 59. Czech Airlines (72%) 63. Adria Airways (67%) 64. Aerolineas Argentinas (80%) 65. Transavia (62%) 66. Laudamotion (51%) 67. Norwegian (70%) 68. Ryanair (65%) 69. Korean Air (69%) 70. Kuwait Airways (42%) 71. EasyJet...
Kutná Hora, described by Czech Tourism as the city of silver, is deservedly attributed by its other name as the “national treasure”. This is to say that its wealth helped to ensure the boom of the Czech Kingdom. The centre of the city was included in the UNESCO world heritage list in 1995 thanks to its historical importance and architectural gems. Places To See: The Italian Court: the courthouses the town hall, minting exhibition and royal palace, as well as the audience hall and a Gothic chapel with murals in the style of art-nouveau. The visitors can choose a shorter or a longer tour, they can visit the Museum – Discovering the dark side of Kutná Hora, or the Museum of local legends and ghosts. It was not until the end of the 19th century that more extensive and costly reconstruction led by the architect Ludvík Lábler were implemented. Ossuary: the cemetery church is a two-floor building from the 14th century. The official tourism website stated that according to legend, clay which was brought by the monks from Jerusalem was scattered at the Sedlec cemetery in 1278, thus making the cemetery the oldest “holy field“ in Central Europe and a sought-after burial ground. The...
More than 300,000 visitors will come to Prague this long Easter weekend, national tourism office expects. Some hotels claim to be almost sold out for Easter holidays. These include the hotel chain OREA Hotels & Resorts. “Most tourists arrive from Germany, with a 12% overnight stays more than last year,” says Gorjan Lazarov, director of OREA Hotels & Resorts. For them, their neighbor the Czech Republic is a popular destination, particularly for short holidays, according to the tourism office. More and more Czechs go to Prague on Easter. “We have a record increase in the Czech clientele, with 205% overnight stays more on Easter holidays,” adds Lazarov. “Given that this year’s Catholic and Orthodox Easter again falls on different dates, the traffic will spread over two weeks. We expect 7 percent more guests to visit Prague than last year, ” says PCT spokeswoman Barbora Hrubá. “We expect more visitors from the United States,” added Barbora Hrubá. Tourists visiting Prague around Easter are mostly Europeans. The number of visitors from Finland and Scandinavia is also increasing. Prague came in seventh among the top 25 destinations in the world on the TripAdvisor rankings for 2018. The top spot this year went to Paris, followed by London, Rome, Bali,...
Croatia has strengthened its position as a favourite holiday destination for the Czechs. According to data released by the Czech statistical office, more than 810.000 Czech holidaymakers spent at least four days in Croatia last year (nearly 40.000 less than in 2017), mostly on the seaside and in coastal resorts. Slovakia was the second most popular destination for Czechs in 2018, with over 720.000 tourists +90.000 compared to 2017, surpassing Italy (over 600.000 people). While Croatia has been the number one holiday destination for Czechs over the last six years (with the exception of 2015, when it was beaten in that regard by Slovakia), the Czech Republic is for Croatia the fourth largest source of tourists after Germany, Italy and Slovenia, and Czechs are the third largest group in terms of overnight stays. During the communist period, Czechs could not travel to the Croatian coast so easily, because of the travel restrictions imposed upon them by the Czechoslovak communist regime. For those who could travel, Croatia – then part of Yugoslavia – was still a very desirable destination. After all, in the 1970s and 1980s, it had become a popular vacation spot for West Europeans. Interest in Bulgaria, Egypt, and Greece...
If you have some time and you want to try something more “sporty” try this cycle path Cyklostezka A2. I presume you don’t travel with a bicycle, but don’t worry, in Prague there are a lot of bike rentals. In Prague (and the Czech Republic) there are lots of paths you can ride, but I personally like this one, Cyklostezka – this path follows the right bank of the river from the city center (from National theatre) all the way to the suburbs and further on to the countryside. Along the way are lots of stands with refreshments and places to relax. The length of the path to Vrané nad Vltavou is about 20 kilometres (12.4 miles), and if you feel tired when arriving there, you can always take a train back to Prague’s Main station. One tip – don’t forget to take your swimsuit, because during hot summer days there’s nothing more refreshing than jumping into the river. Author: Martin Kozel You can find the original article here Spotted by Locals Prague is a blog (and iPhone & Android app) by locals who live & love their city.
Vietnam’s start-up airline Bamboo Airways is expected to launch direct flights to the Czech Republic within 2020. “All parties are very interested in launching the line, wanting to open it as soon as possible,” Pham Huu Uyen told E15. Prague Airport director Václav Řehoř said an initial meeting with Bamboo Airways representatives took place in March but declined to provide details. Although no further details have been provided, initial flights are more likely to link Prague to Ho Chi Minh City (former Saigon), rather than to Vietnam’s capital Hanoi in the north, according to local reports. “Our long-term goal is to connect Vietnam with key markets in Asia, Europe, and North America, and Dreamliners will allow us to open these long-haul routes,” FLC Group chairman Trinh Van Quyet, who became Vietnam’s second dollar billionaire last year. The Czech Republic counts one of the biggest Vietnamese communities in Europe, with over 100.000 Vietnamese people currently residing in the country. No details were given on frequency other than to say it would be served by a Boeing Dreamliner. Vietnam Airlines is the only Vietnamese carrier serving Europe. Bamboo Airways said it plans to fly to the U.S. later this year or early 2020, according to...
The railway line between Prague’s Smíchov and Řepy is rightly considered the most beautiful on the capital territory. The trains have run since 1872, and because of its profile and the surrounding natural sceneries, the railway soon earned the sign of Prague Semmering, according to the Austrian mountain railways registered on the UNESCO list. Leading it to be protected as a cultural monument. You can either ride between the Praha-Smíchov and Hostivice stations or enjoy a sightseeing tour from Smíchov to Smíchov on April 6, May 11, June 2 and October 19. From the Smíchov railway station, the train goes to the Prokop Valley. The canyon in it reaches depths of up to 70 meters and it was created by erosion during the last million of years. Up to the station of Rudná u Prahy, we go on the track nicknamed “Humpbacked”. From Hostivice to Smíchov, the train runs along the route of the former Buštěhrad line which exceeds altitude difference of 150 meters. Thanks to its profile, the surrounding natural scenery, and two historical viaducts, the track has earned the name “Prague Semmering” according to the well-known Austrian mountain railway. The final section of the journey allows you to admire the legendary...
The Post Office City Costs Barometer 2019 has revealed the cheapest places for a European weekend break. The ranking looked at the total cost of two nights of accommodation plus the average price of typical tourist items in 48 cities in Europe to determine which ones offer the best value for money. Along with the average cost of two nights of accommodation for two adults in a three-star city centre hotel, the study looked at the combined average prices of the following typical tourist items: a three-course meal for two with a bottle of house wine, a cup of coffee, a coca-cola, a beer, and a glass of wine, a return bus or train transfer from the airport to the city, a 48-hour city travel card, a sightseeing tour, and a visit to a leading museum, a gallery, and a heritage attraction. Emerging cities Vilnius in Lithuania and Belgrade in Serbia were found to offer the best bargain breaks for 2019 by far, in a study of 48 cities. At the other end of the spectrum, Reykjavik, Iceland’s capital, is Europe’s most expensive city. Porto was the only city in Western Europe to crack the top ten, coming in at sixth place. The biggest falls were for...
SCAT Airlines has confirmed that the carrier will launch a new regular scheduled connection between Prague and Astana. Effective 2 June 2019, the airline will service the capital city of Kazakhstan twice a week, every Thursday and Sunday, using Boeing 737. Based on Prague Airport’s estimates, the new route will be used by approximately 24 thousand passengers a year in both directions. “The launch of regular scheduled flights on the Prague – Astana route is the result of over a year-long negotiation which involved, alongside Prague Airport, the representatives of Embassies of both countries involved and CzechTourism. For quite some time, we have recognised the growing potential of Kazakhstan as one of the most important markets within the post-Soviet state. The new route will primarily be used by Kazakh tourists. However, we have a reason to believe that it will also support the outbound tourism from the Czech Republic and help enhance business relations between the countries,” Vaclav Rehor, Chairman of the Prague Airport Board of Directors, said. The route has suitable connections with five cities of Kazakhstan: Almaty, Shymkent, Taraz, Ust-Kamenogorsk, and Pavlodar. The days of the flights are Thursday and Sunday. “We are sure, that the connecting of two...
According to the press service of Odessa International Airport, from May 30 Czech Airlines flights from Prague to Odesa will be operated twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays. From June 17 a flight on Saturday will be added, and from July 1 – on Wednesdays. The departure time is 22:45 local time. The travel time is 2 hours. Aircraft from Odessa from May 30 will depart on Tuesdays and Fridays; from June 18 also on Sundays, and from July 2 on Thursdays. The departure time is 05:00 local time. 6.3 million tourists visited Odessa region in 2018. The majority of visitors are Ukrainians who come primarily from Kiev and Lviv. Foreign visitors are mostly from Moldova, Belarus, as well as Romania, Israel, Turkey, Germany, Georgia, and Philippines.
The railway line between Prague’s Smíchov and Řepy is rightly considered the most beautiful on the capital territory. The trains have run since 1872, and because of its profile and the surrounding natural sceneries, the railway soon earned the sign of Prague Semmering, according to the Austrian mountain railways registered on the UNESCO list. Leading it to be protected as a cultural monument. The section was built in the years 1872 (of which the viaducts were built in the last two years) by the Buštěhrad Railroad as part of a line connecting the former Smíchov Common Station and Hostivice. The operation at Prague Semmering was launched on 3 July 1872 for freight transport (mainly coal and wood). Passenger trains started here on September 16, 1872. The Buštěhrad Railways were nationalised on 1 January 1924. In the seventies, the modernisation of this track started, which consisted mainly of it becoming a double track, with plans for it to be electrified. However, at the end of the 1990s, reflections on its abolition appeared, and connections were reduced. During the floods in 2002, the track served as a form of substitute transport for the non-functional route B of the Prague metro, while it was...
You would be hard put to find another place offering so much charm in such a small space. Holašovice, situated in the middle of the harmonious landscape of Southern Bohemia, is one of the most charming village in the whole of the Czech Republic. This small community is a perfect representation of the traditional villages that used to dot the countryside of Central Europe. Most of them – almost all of them, in fact – have now disappeared. Holašovice is one of the few that remain and the only one that hasn’t been dramatically changed. It’s why UNESCO has included it on the World Heritage List. The town has experienced two crippling blows over the years. The first was in the 16th century, when almost all of the original Czech inhabitants of the village were wiped out through plague, following which it was almost immediately occupied by German settlers. The Second World War dealt another blow when the attempts made by the German inhabitants to join the village to the Reich were successful. After the war, in 1946, the enforced withdrawal began which affected the majority of the German inhabitants. The empty buildings were then inhabited by Czechs from the inland,...
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