
Start of holidays in the east: Vienna expects a rush
The summer holidays start today in the Austrian federal states of Vienna, Lower Austria and Burgenland. Vienna-Schwechat Airport expects passenger numbers to rise sharply. The airport recommends that travelers find out about the entry regulations currently in force for the destination country in good time and allow more time for departure and arrival. In many countries, document checks are carried out upon entry and these can take quite a bit of time. In Terminal 3, which is currently used as the central departure area, all catering and shopping facilities are open and invite passengers to linger. The traditional brand Manner recently opened in Terminal 3 and the German superfood franchise chain Dean & David in the arrivals hall. With the "Covid Care Premium Services", Vienna Airport staff support passengers with all travel arrangements for departure, transfer and arrival. COVID tests can also be carried out directly at the airport. In any case, Vienna Airport recommends that travelers find out about the entry and return regulations and the documents required for this, as well as allow more time at the airport for departure and arrival. Information is available from tour operators, airlines and tourist offices. In accordance with the current COVID-19 opening regulations, mouth and nose protection is permitted at Vienna Airport from today, July 1, 2021, the 3G rule applies in restaurants, lounges and the visitor world and the distance rule no longer applies. FFP2 mask no longer mandatory In accordance with the new COVID-19 opening regulations, wearing mouth and nose protection is permitted at the airport in addition to the FFP1 mask since July 2021, 2. The 3G rule applies in restaurants, lounges and the visitor world, and no minimum distance is required. "With the start of the holiday season, we are currently seeing increasing passenger numbers again and we