ACI Europe, the European arm of Airports Council International, has recognized Budapest Airport for its developments implemented in the area of more sustainable transportation. The Eco-Innovation Award, bestowed for innovative projects reducing the airport’s environmental impacts, was handed over this Tuesday, during an online ceremony. Budapest Airport, the operator of the Hungarian capital's Ferenc Liszt […]
As an experiment, illuminated particles were mixed into the pavement of the Danube bicycle path on a distance of 230 meters at Esztergom. Thanks to the technical solution, it is more convenient and safer to use the otherwise unlit road in the evening and at night. Cyclists can easily follow the trail after sunset and […]
Qatar Airways says its fleet of modern fuel-efficient aircraft has enabled it to continue flying throughout the pandemic and sustainably rebuild its network maintaining its position as the leading international carrier providing global connectivity. The seven destinations include Algiers, Kiev, Miami, Phuket, Seychelles, Tbilisi and Warsaw. The national carrier of the State of Qatar will […]
Reliable, modern, well-organized, continuously developing – this is what the majority of Hungarians think of Ferenc Liszt International Airport, according to surveys conducted by independent market research agency GfK Hungary. Three-quarters of respondents believe the Hungarian airport is clean, safe and easy to navigate, and a similar proportion of Hungarians regard staff as being professional […]
The border closure from September 1 and the strict rules of border crossing have had a major impact on passenger traffic at Ferenc Liszt International Airport. The number of passengers using the airport dropped to the level of last June again: this September, Budapest Airport handled 88,173 passengers in total, which is a 94.2% reduction […]
On the occasion of World Teacher’s Day, Qatar Airways will give away 21,000 complimentary tickets to teachers to thank them for their vital work in educating young people worldwide during the challenges brought by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The giveaway has opened this Monday, October 5. Teaching professionals can register for this exclusive offer at […]
Traffic at Ferenc Liszt International Airport dropped significantly, by more than 90% during the first two weeks of September, compared to August, as a result of the travel restrictions introduced from September 1, 2020. A bulletin by the management company Budapest Airport states that currently, the number of aircraft movements, i.e. takeoffs and landings, is […]
With a 5,6-kilometer section inaugurated, the bicycle path has been completed between Budapest and Szentendre, a town of historical architecture and popular tourist destination north of the capital. Most of the section, 3,380 meters are new cycle path, 1230 meters were repaired and the existing cycle path was upgraded. In addition, a bicycle bridge and […]
The airline’s young fleet of sustainable aircraft has enabled it to maintain its position as the leading airline providing global connectivity with over 650 weekly flights to more than 90 destinations. A pres release by Qatar Airways says the airline continues to lead the aviation industry offering more global connectivity than any other airline. With […]
From now on, passengers who do not wear the mask or do not do it according to the regulations on Budapest public transport vehicles may be fined HUF 8,000 in addition to being excluded from travel. Stricter measures have been introduced by the Budapest Municipality to curb the epidemic. In addition to the banning people […]
A government decree entered into force on September 1 only permitting foreign citizens to enter Hungary under certain conditions. All arriving passengers are subject to a document check and medical screening at Budapest Airport. Non-exempted foreign citizens who are not allowed to enter the country can wait in the part of the transit area dedicated […]
Gergely Gulyás, the head of the Prime Minister’s Office, said that starting on September 1, the government is re-introducing the border protection measures in force during the first wave of the coronavirus epidemic. Shortly after, the Prime Minister and the Foreign Minister announced a few exceptions to the rule. The minister said military convoys and […]
The entire new passenger boarding facility, called pier 1, has been completed by June 23 and commissioned for passenger operations at Liszt Ferenc International Airport this Wednesday. The first phase of pier 1 was handed over by Budapest Airport already in January. The extensive glazed surfaces and wooden beams of the 11,500-square-meter structure create a […]
Qatar Airways’ loyalty program, Privilege Club, has announced a change to its Qmiles policy in efforts to enhance the program to further honor members loyalty. When a member earns or spends Qmiles, their balance is valid for 36 months. Members can now earn or spend their Qmiles for as long as they stay active with […]
Compared with the previous month, passenger traffic at Liszt Ferenc International Airport grew threefold in July: while 84,781 passengers used the airport in June, this figure increased to 304,596 in July. Although this represents an 81% drop versus July 2019, the latest data clearly demonstrates the gradual return of propensity to travel, thanks to new […]
