Competitiveness / Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism

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.

Spotlight issue

29th March 2021 / Competitiveness / Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism


ING’s Transport and Logistics sector outlook

An uneven recovery following an extraordinary downturn Europe lags in 2021 after a larger downturn  Passenger transport suffering more than goods transport Recovery in aviation and public transport will take several years Goods show the way to recovery as upward trend in world trade remains Trade tariffs and higher freight costs weigh on trade recovery Pandemic to boosts e-logistics and create buffer stocks in 2021 and beyond  
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4th February 2021 / Competitiveness / Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism


FAQs on the wearing of face masks

Adjustment of the facemask obligation as of 1 February   Lufthansa is adapting the obligation to wear mouth-nose covers while travelling. From 1 February 2021, only facemasks of the following standards will be permitted on flights to and from Germany: FFP2, KN95 and N95 standard or surgical masks. These have to be worn during boarding, on board and when leaving the aircraft. Masks made of fabric will no longer be permitted, visors and masks with valves have not been permitted already. Thus, in order to protect the health of all passengers and employees, the Lufthansa Group Airlines are taking up the regulation the German federal states have issued on 19 January 2021.
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27th January 2021 / Competitiveness / Transport, Infrastructure and Tourism


Flights between Prague and Ostrava

Try domestic route between Prague and Ostrava, LOT Airlines now offers flights up to 5 times a week. If you need to travel to Warsaw, continue on the same flight or use direct connection to Poland up to twice a week.  
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Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in the Czech Republic