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This section feature research, opinion and progress reports on how the Czech Republic compares to other EU countries economically. It includes analysis of international rankings such as the WEF and World Bank.

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14th December 2021 / Competitiveness / Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism

Lufthansa: Book now for the summer

Over 160 destinations in Europe next summer More vacation destinations than ever before New long-haul destination from Frankfurt: St Louis (USA) New from Munich: Four additional A350-900s to more dream destinations Eurowings Discover: expanded flight schedule fulfills almost every vacation wish 25 special flights planned from Frankfurt for the 2022 World Cup

2nd December 2021 / Competitiveness / Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism

Passenger Numbers at Prague Airport Increase by 213 Percent during 2021 Summer Schedule with Number of Movements in Czech Sky Growing Year-on-Year

During the 2021 summer operational season, Prague Airport handled over 3 million passengers, representing a year-on-year increase of 213%. The offer of connections comprised a total of 123 destinations, operated by 51 air carriers. Over a third of passengers used the services of Smartwings airlines. Air Navigation Services of the Czech Republic, a state-owned enterprise, provided its services to a total of 291,393 flights in the Czech airspace during the 2021 summer season, representing a 51% year-on-year growth.

4th November 2021 / Competitiveness / Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism

2021 Winter Flight Schedule: Direct Connections from Prague to Almost 100 Destinations & Increased Frequencies on Existing Routes

Effective Sunday, 31 October 2021, the winter flight schedule comes in effect, offering direct connections from Václav Havel Airport Prague to 92 destinations, including exotic countries such as Kenya, Mexico and the Dominican Republic. There will also be new routes operated under the winter flight schedule, for example, to Tel Aviv, Naples, Odessa, Kyiv, Dubai and Amsterdam. The launch of Eurowings' base operations will also help facilitate the resumption and further development of air traffic.