Wer zahlt, wenn mein Flug verspätet ist?

Warten und bibbern am Gate: Geht mein Urlaubsflug noch oder fällt er aus?

Foto: Daniel Scharinger      

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Die Deutschen sind im Urlaub – hoffentlich geht alles gut: Flug pünktlich, Gepäck kommt heil an, das Hotel ist sauber. Und wenn nicht? Keine Sorge, Sie haben da einige Rechte. Das müssen Sie bei Urlaubsärger wissen.

Voraussetzungen für eine Entschädigung bei Verspätung

Mindestens 3 Stunden Verspätung am Zielort: Maßgeblich ist die tatsächliche Ankunftszeit am Endziel, nicht die Abflugzeit. Die Ankunftszeit zählt ab dem Öffnen der Flugzeugtüren.

Abflug oder Landung innerhalb der EU: Das gilt für alle Flüge mit Start oder Ziel in der EU sowie für Flüge, die von einer EU-Fluggesellschaft durchgeführt werden.

Kein außergewöhnlicher Umstand: Kein Anspruch auch bei einem Ausfall besteht, wenn die Verspätung z. B. durch extremes WetterLuftraumsperrungen verursacht wurde.   

Ab einer Verspätung von mehr als fünf Stunden oder einer Beförderung zu einem späteren Zeitpunkt ist die Airline dazu verpflichtet, den vollen Ticketpreis zu erstatten.

Bei Verspätungen von mehr als zwei Stunden muss die Airline den Passagieren am Flughafen Mahlzeiten und Getränke bereitstellen. Zudem müssen zwei Telefonate oder das Verschicken von zwei E-Mails ermöglicht werden. Bei Bedarf müssen die Fluglinien auch eine Unterkunft bereitstellen und die Beförderung dorthin ermöglichen.   

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Koffer geplatzt oder weg

Bei Beschädigung sollten Sie alles mit Ihrer Handykamera dokumentieren und am Gepäckschalter melden. ACHTUNG: Sehr oft verweisen Airlines darauf, den Schaden online zu melden. Dazu brauchen Sie die Fotos. Kommt der Koffer nicht an, können Sie Ersatzartikel kaufen: z.B. Kleidung, Pflegeartikel, Ladegeräte. Belege aufbewahren! ACHTUNG: Achten Sie darauf, die Kosten zu minimieren. Wenn das Gepäck nach 24 Stunden wieder da ist, wird Ihnen die Airline nicht die komplette Urlaubsgarderobe erstatten. Wertgegenstände gehören immer ins Handgepäck.   

Hotelzimmer schmutzig: Hier gibt es oft Streit, denn jeder Gast hat ein eigenes Hygieneempfinden. Bei offensichtlichen Mängeln verlangen Sie ein anderes Zimmer oder eine Grundreinigung. Ein echter Reisemangel ist es erst, wenn vertraglich zugesicherte Eigenschaften wie Meerblick oder Balkon fehlen.

Urlaub verregnet: Man kann sich gegen vieles versichern, aber nicht gegen schlechtes Wetter. Akzeptieren Sie es, statt sich dauerhaft zu ärgern: Der Urlaub ist trotzdem eine Auszeit – nutzen Sie die Zeit bewusst für Erholung und neue Eindrücke.

Harsh Truths

 Harsh Truths

1. Your friends really don't care about you. They come around when things are good and convenient. Your true friends come around when you have nothing to offer.

2. You'll spend just a few more years with the people you love.

3. You'll literally, literally never know what you want to be when you grow up.

4. Most people don't really care about you.

5. Likely you won't be remembered. You're likely going to leave little of a legacy.

6. You can tell everything about a person by how they treat waiters.

7. Arriving early-richly pays.

8. Most of the people you think are exceptional are actually really unexceptional.

9. If it sounds too good to be rude, it probably is .

10. Being nice to people is the only real life hack.

11. You can get very far in life by just announcing what you're going to do and then doing it.

12. Hard work is not overrated.

13. Failure does not always lead to growth.

14. Only because you won't ask are you late today.

15. Wake up early; then you will succeed at whatever wants.

5 'fake lawyers acting as notary public' arrested in Davao City -- NBI

 

By Jeffrey Damicog

Published Jul 29, 2025 09:43 am

Five persons, who are not lawyers but who engaged in notarization of documents in Davao City, have been arrested by the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI).

The NBI did not identify those arrested but it said criminal charges will be filed against them for falsification of public documents, usurpation of authority, and violation of the Notarial Act.

Not all lawyers can notarize documents. A lawyer has to apply and secure a commission from the Supreme Court (SC) to act as notary public.

In a statement on Tuesday, July 29, the NBI said the five suspects were arrested by the operatives of the NBI’s Southeastern Mindanao Regional Office (NBI-SEMRO) during operations conducted on Monday, July 28, in Bolton, Magallanes, and C.M. Recto.

It said the operations were conducted on request of Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) Davao Chapter President Ferdinand Taglucop and Davao Executive Judge Rowena Apao-Adlawan.

Taglucop and Apao-Adlawan asked the NBI “to arrest and prosecute individuals who falsely present themselves as lawyers or notaries public and illegally offer notarization services for a fee.”

NBI Director Jaime B. Santiago advised the public “to exercise vigilance and to verify the identities and authority of individuals claiming to be lawyers or notaries, warning that these unscrupulous acts are illegal and will not be tolerated by the NBI, the IBP, and the Supreme Court.”

Santiago urged the public to report similar activities to the NBI or the IBP.

Inside HoYoFEST 2025

 

By Manila Bulletin Newsroom

Published Jul 28, 2025 01:41 pm

By Jared John K Cheng, 16

Grade 11

Xavier School San Juan

HoYo Fest is MiHoYo’s official fan convention, bringing together fans of its biggest gacha games—”Genshin Impact,” “Honkai: Star Rail,” “Zenless Zone Zero,” and “Honkai Impact 3rd”. It’s all about the community, with offline events like Artist Alley, exclusive merchandise drops, cosplayers, and game-themed activities. This year, it’s focused on Southeast Asia and is only happening in six countries, which include Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines.

This year’s HoYo Fest was held at SMX Convention Center Manila, Hall 3 in Pasay City, and from what I saw, the venue had about twice the space compared to last year’s location at SM Megamall’s Mega Fashion Hall. The additional space was definitely appreciated—it felt less crowded overall and made it easier to move around and enjoy the event.

Nearby the entrance/exit was the HoYoverse Experience Zone where you jump in and play using the laptop, phone, tablet, or a portable gaming console provided. There were open-stage performances where attendees competed against each other. Acrylic standees were awarded to the winners.

Official merchandise for “Genshin Impact,” “Honkai: Star Rail,” and “Zenless Zone Zero” with limited stocks per day. Each purchase, depending on the amount, included freebies such as a HoYo Fest postcard or a 2025 Badge Blind Box containing one of four badges.

The game booths had quest-style missions in either offline or online activities. These tasks included showing your UID (user identification number) in exchange for a hologram ticket that came with in-game rewards.“Genshin Impact,” “Honkai: Star Rail,” “Zenless Zone Zero,” and “Honkai Impact 3rd” had their own booths. Collecting all four tickets lets you get a free photo at the HoYoverse photo booth.

The Artist Alley was a great addition this year. It’s a dedicated area for fan artists and creators to showcase and sell their HoYoverse-themed art prints, keychains, pins, and stickers.

With the bigger venues, more activities, and the addition of the artist alley, HoYo Fest keeps on getting bigger and better. I am definitely looking forward to what they will bring to us next year.

Jared John K. Cheng, 16, is a Grade 11 student at Xavier School San Juan. He covers school events as a photographer, with a growing passion for visual storytelling. His interests span sports—especially basketball, badminton, and go-karting—as well as motorsports, where he is particularly drawn to the engineering behind Formula 1. Outside the lens, Jared is immersed in gaming, anime, and Japanese pop culture. He is also exploring mechanical engineering and 3D printing as creative and technical outlets.

‘Voices’ is Manila Bulletin Lifestyle’s dedicated space for young writers and future journalists as they talk about the topics that matter to their generation—from pop culture and social trends to mental health, education, and everything in between.

If you have an article you want to publish, send your submissions to lifestyle@mb.com.ph with the subject line—Voices: (Article Title)—or send us a DM @manilabulletinlifestyle on Instagram. We can’t wait to read your stories!

PSEi drops ahead of BBM's SONA, US tariff deadline

 

The PSEi dropped for the third-consecutive day as investors wait for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) and also due to the weaker peso.

The main index lost 33.43 points, or 0.52 percent, to close at 6,379.75. Miners led the retreat, while the services sector managed to advance. A total of 1.11 billion shares worth ₱6.61 billion changed hands, as losers outnumbered gainers—108 to 90, with 48 unchanged.

By James A. Loyola

Published Jul 28, 2025 04:42 pm

“Right now, investors are going to pay close attention to the SONA, particularly regarding which industries might receive more support from the government, face stricter regulation, and the overall direction of the local economy,” said Regina Capital Development Corp. Managing Director Luis Limlingan.

He added that, “Moreover, investors are still waiting on the PSEi rebalancing that might also affect price reactions on the market.”

Philstocks Financial Research Manager Japhet Tantiangco said, “The local market dropped as investors took a cautious stance while waiting for [the SONA]. The peso's pull back for the day also weighed on the local bourse.”

Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) Chief Economist Michael Ricafort said the PSEi declined as the Aug. 1, 2025, deadline for United States (US) President Donald Trump’s tariffs and trade negotiations draw closer, and also before the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) rate-setting meeting and the latest US jobs data later this week.

BREAKING NEWS: CEBUANA PERSONALITY AIDA PATANA DEAD AT 51

 BREAKING NEWS: CEBUANA PERSONALITY AIDA PATANA DEAD AT 51

Cebuana beauty queen, talent manager, and entrepreneur Aida Patana passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, her family announced in a Facebook post.

“With heavy hearts, we share that our beloved mom has peacefully joined our Creator,” they wrote in the caption.

The family did not disclose the cause of her untimely passing.

“This is an incredibly difficult time for our family, and we kindly ask for your understanding and privacy as we grieve and process this deep loss. Thank you for your love, thoughts, and prayers,” they added.

Patana had joined several beauty pageants, including Mrs. Philippines World 2019, where she represented the Visayas, and Mrs. Tourism Ambassador Philippines 2022, which she won. She was set to compete in the Mrs. Tourism Ambassador Universe pageant in Malaysia.

She also owned MTalents Events and Promotions, a talent agency showcasing her expertise in event management and production. | via HBL

Complexities, opportunities, dangers

 

By Fr. Roy Cimagala

Chaplain

Center for Industrial Technology and Enterprise (CITE)

Talamban, Cebu City

Email: roycimagala@gmail.com

THAT’S what we are facing these days. We actually have been having them for quite a while now, but these days, with the advent of AI—and we can expect more advanced technologies in the coming years—things have become exponentially more complicated.

How should we handle this condition such that we can manage not to be trapped by them and diverted from our true goal in life? Perhaps, we can get some ideas from these words of Christ in the gospel.

“The kingdom of heaven is like unto a treasure hidden in a field, which a man having found, hid it, and for joy thereof goes and sells all that he has, and buys that field.” (Mt 13,44) Reiterating the same point, he said: “Again the kingdom of heaven like a merchant seeking good pearls. When he had found one pearl of great price, he went his way, and sold all that he had, and bought it.” (Mt 13,45-46)

In other words, to successfully navigate in these complicated times, we need to see to it that while we immerse ourselves in these powerful things of today’s world, we have to practice a certain kind of detachment from them so that our pursuit for the kingdom of heaven is not undermined, much less, compromised.

But let’s remember that detachment here does not mean that we run away from the things of the world. We have to take advantage of the good opportunities these new and very powerful technologies offer. I am happy, for example, that many young people today are going into start-ups that are helping them and the economy on the whole.

The detachment we are speaking of here simply means that we are clear and strong about the goal we are supposed to pursue. The things of this world are simply means, occasions and reasons for us to go on with that pursuit. We should not allow them to entangle us along the way.

This certainly means that we should have a working and healthy spiritual life, a constant and intimate relation with God and with everybody else that is always nourished by the appropriate practices of piety, like regular periods of prayer and meditation, recourse to the sacraments, undergoing continuing formation and spiritual guidance, etc.

These practices of piety are much more needed now than before. They should be taught and popularized as widely as possible, focusing more on the young ones who are very vulnerable to be confused and lost in these complicated times. We cannot deny that nowadays we are witnessing a massive leap of juvenile cases of vices and perversions, addictions, mental and psychological illnesses, suicides, etc.

We need to remind everyone of the need to have the proper intentions in this life. To put it bluntly, the ultimate intention that is proper to us is that of doing everything for the glory of God. If that intention is not clear, we surely would be treading on a dangerous path that most likely would lead us to a bad end.

If there is such a thing as upskilling, that is, acquiring additional skills and capabilities, we should first of all “upskill” our spiritual life and the virtues involved, like prudence, detachment, etc. in order to face the complexities, opportunities and dangers of our times.

The challenge of our times actually invites us to grow more in our spiritual life, in our love for God and for others.

More than just reading

BY ELEANOR PINUGU

JULY 28, 2025

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Talk of the Town: Floods from a different lens

In the late 1980s, two American researchers conducted what would become one of the most cited experiments in education. A group of Grade 7 and 8 students was told to read a passage about baseball and answer a set of comprehension questions. As expected, strong readers who knew a lot about the sport obtained the highest scores. Surprisingly, however, students with lower reading ability but with extensive knowledge of baseball outperformed those with stronger reading skills but limited knowledge of the sport.

The now-famous baseball study challenged the long-held belief that reading is a skill that must be taught in isolation. It revealed how our prior knowledge of a topic acts like a scaffold that helps us make sense of new concepts by connecting them to what we already understand. A 2019 study published in Psychological Science reinforced this idea. Researchers found that when students are unfamiliar with 59 percent or more of the terms in what they’re reading, their ability to comprehend the text significantly suffers. To develop a child’s comprehension skills, it’s not enough to teach them how to read. We must assess what they know, build on that knowledge, and guide them to find the connections between ideas.

Understanding the science behind teaching comprehension skills matters now more than ever. In 2022, the Philippines ranked among the bottom 10 countries in reading comprehension in the 2022 Program for International Student Assessment. According to the World Bank, the Philippines has a 90 percent learning poverty rate, which means nine out of 10 Filipino 10-year-olds are unable to read or understand a simple paragraph. Since assuming office, Department of Education (DepED) Secretary Sonny Angara has prioritized addressing the learning crisis by launching various targeted interventions. Last week, DepEd announced a major improvement: the number of Grade 3 students who were unable to recognize letters dropped from 65,000 last year to just 2,000. This progress is certainly no small feat, and serves as a promising sign that urgent, focused efforts can move the needle.

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The Weight of Words

Not all advice is wisdom, and not every voice deserves attention. Some guide you to growth, while others lead you astray. Pay close attention—are they speaking from experience or ignorance? Your future depends on it. Choose wisely, because the wrong words can cost more than silence ever will.

If one wrong piece of advice could change your life forever, how careful would you be in choosing whom to listen to?

Looking for God in the little things

 

By Fr. Roy Cimagala

Chaplain

Center for Industrial Technology and Enterprise (CITE)

Talamban, Cebu City

Email: roycimagala@gmail.com

THIS is the lesson we can draw from those parables where Christ compared the Kingdom of God with a mustard seed and a yeast. (cfr. Mt 13,31-35) We need to develop the urge to look and find God in the little ordinary things of our daily life, because only then can we find him in the big things of life, whether good or bad in human terms.

God should be the one who should arouse our most intense and constant attraction. That’s because if we make God the source and cause of all our attraction, of all our joy and pleasures, of what ultimately gives us perfect satisfaction and ultimate fulfillment, all the other things can attract us and give us joy in the proper way, always respecting our true dignity as persons and as children of God.

Otherwise, there is no other way but for us to have merely a fake kind of joy, pleasure and satisfaction that can only lead us to bigger dangers. We really have to train ourselves to make God and to make following his will and ways the constant source and cause of our attraction and joy.

For this, we first of all should ask for God’s grace which is actually given to us in abundance. And from there, let’s go through some systematic plan of life that will nourish and strengthen our constant and intimate relationship with God, a relationship that should involve our entire self—body and soul, feelings, emotions and passions down to our very instincts, as well as our mind and heart.

It should be a plan that should obviously include prayer in all its forms—vocal, liturgical, ejaculatory, mental, contemplative, etc. Our life of prayer should be such that even when we are immersed in the things of the world due to our work and our temporal duties, we would still be aware of God’s presence, and it is doing God’s will that should always motivate us.

Let’s hope that we can manage to see and find God in the little ordinary things of our daily life. That’s because when we fail to see, know and love God in the little things, it is very likely that we also will fail to see, know and love God in the big things of our life. Let’s keep in mind what Christ said in this regard: “One who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much.” (Lk 16,10)

In short, the point we should realize more deeply is that sanctity, our ticket to heaven, certainly requires heroism, even to the point of martyrdom. But we can be sure that by being consistently loving in doing the little things of life, especially when they are hidden and unappreciated humanly, we would already be very heroic indeed, even approaching the level of martyrdom.

What we have to do is to learn to find God in the little things which comprise most of our day, if not of our whole life. Another way of saying it is to learn to refer everything to God, no matter how little or insignificant it is.

We should always be with God at every moment of our day, offering things to him, asking him questions like, “Lord, how should I deal with this particular situation, be it an exciting work or a boring and tiring moment, etc.?”

When we learn to find God in the little things, we have a better prospect of being with God the whole day. Our pursuit for sanctity would be more consistent despite the varying conditions of our daily life.