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Xpat Opinion: 2 Weekends At Balatonalmadi in Hungary
- 25 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
by Trehhuger Dan: Akos and Nori were kind enough to invite me down again to Balaton for the weekend. I have been waiting all year for the seasonal opening of the langos place at the old Budatava Beach in Balatonalmadi. Laliba's langos is the best at Balaton, and second best in Hungary only to the Hunyadi ter langos. We are now recognised as regulars and get special service, not having to wait in ...
Amphibious Budapest Bus Stranded In Danube
- 24 May 2012 10:45 AM
- getting around
Fire-fighters rescued 33 people from an amphibious sightseeing water bus in Budapest Tuesday night after it ran adrift in the Danube. János Sági, captain of the fire-fighting ship Szent Flórián, said the bus was adrift in the water at the foot of Chain Bridge after spinning out of control. Nobody was injured in the incident.
Malév Is Dead, Long Live Low Cost Carriers?
- 9 Feb 2012 12:00 AM
- current affairs
The predictable passing of Malév triggered rapid expansion announcements from both Ryanair and Wizz Air. SmartWings, Air Berlin and others have added flights, with more low cost carriers positioned to pounce. All good for budget travelers as prices are driven down via increased ...
More Snow Forecast, Tisza Freezes In Hungary
- 7 Feb 2012 8:12 AM
- current affairs
"The National Meteorological Service has issued snow warnings for Zala, Somogy and Baranya counties, forecasting heavy snowfall for the southern region today, as wintry conditions retain their grip on the country. Ice-breaking ships are on standby at various critical points along the Tisza as the river and its tributaries have frozen over on almost their entire stretch.
Budapest Airport Getting Back On Its Feet After Malév Collapse
- 6 Feb 2012 8:03 AM
- travel
"Budapest Airport is pleased to report that following the events of Friday 3rd February, when the entire Malév fleet was grounded, a gentle calm has returned in the last 48 hours. Budapest Airport successfully used its Crisis Control Center, situated in Terminal 2, to manage the immediate effects of the national airline’s collapse with a primary view to ensuring that stranded passengers were ...
Malév Grounded, Hungarian Airline Crisis Advice
- 3 Feb 2012 10:11 AM
- current affairs
Malév stopped operations after 66 years of flying this morning at 6am CET, Friday 3 February. A company announcement explained the shutdown was due to the airline being unable to finance advance payments to its service partners who had “lost trust” in the Hungarian national carrier. XpatLoop.com was invited to a special event in Budapest today where
Wizz Air Offers Rescue Fares To Malév Passengers
- 3 Feb 2012 8:07 AM
- travel
Wizz Air, the largest low fare – low cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe announced today that it would provide a special rescue package to passengers impacted by the suspension of Malev’s operations by offering re-routing alternatives to/from Budapest.
Budapest Airport: Status Update For Passengers
- 3 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- travel
"Budapest Airport would like to thank the patience and understanding of all Malév-passengers who from 05.00 hours this morning have been cooperating with both Malév and Budapest Airport staff after the grounding of the national airline.
Icelandic Volcano: A Balance Of The Impacts Of The Airspace Closure On Hungary
- 5 May 2010 9:00 AM
- travel
"Aviation in Hungary has been operating seamlessly for several days now as the volcanic ash from the eruption in Iceland no longer threatens aircraft due to favorable meteoric conditions. Airspace closure impeded air traffic for a one-week period starting from 16 April.
Xpat Opinion: 2 Weekends At Balatonalmadi in Hungary
- 25 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
by Trehhuger Dan: Akos and Nori were kind enough to invite me down again to Balaton for the weekend. I have been waiting all year for the seasonal opening of the langos place at the old Budatava Beach in Balatonalmadi. Laliba's langos is the best at Balaton, and second best in Hungary only to the Hunyadi ter langos. We are now recognised as regulars and get special service, not having to wait in ...
Amphibious Budapest Bus Stranded In Danube
- 24 May 2012 10:45 AM
- getting around
Fire-fighters rescued 33 people from an amphibious sightseeing water bus in Budapest Tuesday night after it ran adrift in the Danube. János Sági, captain of the fire-fighting ship Szent Flórián, said the bus was adrift in the water at the foot of Chain Bridge after spinning out of control. Nobody was injured in the incident.
Malév Is Dead, Long Live Low Cost Carriers?
- 9 Feb 2012 12:00 AM
- current affairs
The predictable passing of Malév triggered rapid expansion announcements from both Ryanair and Wizz Air. SmartWings, Air Berlin and others have added flights, with more low cost carriers positioned to pounce. All good for budget travelers as prices are driven down via increased ...
More Snow Forecast, Tisza Freezes In Hungary
- 7 Feb 2012 8:12 AM
- current affairs
"The National Meteorological Service has issued snow warnings for Zala, Somogy and Baranya counties, forecasting heavy snowfall for the southern region today, as wintry conditions retain their grip on the country. Ice-breaking ships are on standby at various critical points along the Tisza as the river and its tributaries have frozen over on almost their entire stretch.
Budapest Airport Getting Back On Its Feet After Malév Collapse
- 6 Feb 2012 8:03 AM
- travel
"Budapest Airport is pleased to report that following the events of Friday 3rd February, when the entire Malév fleet was grounded, a gentle calm has returned in the last 48 hours. Budapest Airport successfully used its Crisis Control Center, situated in Terminal 2, to manage the immediate effects of the national airline’s collapse with a primary view to ensuring that stranded passengers were ...
Malév Grounded, Hungarian Airline Crisis Advice
- 3 Feb 2012 10:11 AM
- current affairs
Malév stopped operations after 66 years of flying this morning at 6am CET, Friday 3 February. A company announcement explained the shutdown was due to the airline being unable to finance advance payments to its service partners who had “lost trust” in the Hungarian national carrier. XpatLoop.com was invited to a special event in Budapest today where
Wizz Air Offers Rescue Fares To Malév Passengers
- 3 Feb 2012 8:07 AM
- travel
Wizz Air, the largest low fare – low cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe announced today that it would provide a special rescue package to passengers impacted by the suspension of Malev’s operations by offering re-routing alternatives to/from Budapest.
Budapest Airport: Status Update For Passengers
- 3 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- travel
"Budapest Airport would like to thank the patience and understanding of all Malév-passengers who from 05.00 hours this morning have been cooperating with both Malév and Budapest Airport staff after the grounding of the national airline.
Icelandic Volcano: A Balance Of The Impacts Of The Airspace Closure On Hungary
- 5 May 2010 9:00 AM
- travel
"Aviation in Hungary has been operating seamlessly for several days now as the volcanic ash from the eruption in Iceland no longer threatens aircraft due to favorable meteoric conditions. Airspace closure impeded air traffic for a one-week period starting from 16 April.