Austrian Airlines has closed the first half of 2025 with an improved result. Adjusted EBIT rose by 31 percent to minus €43 million compared to the same period last year, although the company continues to struggle with losses. Revenue increased by 10 percent to €1,2 billion. In total, the airline carried 6,6 million passengers, representing a slight increase of one percent.
CEO Annette Mann emphasized that Austrian Airlines had significantly improved in terms of reliability, punctuality, and customer satisfaction. Nevertheless, the geopolitical situation in key core markets, particularly in the Middle East , and the unfavorable conditions in Austria were severely impacting profitability. The 23 percent increase in arrival and departure fees in Austria alone, as well as above-average inflation and substantial collective bargaining agreement increases, had negatively affected costs.
In the second quarter of 2025, Austrian Airlines achieved a profit with an adjusted EBIT of €68 million, representing a 13 percent increase compared to the same quarter of the previous year. This demonstrates that the company operates more profitably during peak travel months. The airline also added new destinations such as Ivalo , Edinburgh , the Lofoten Islands , Sylt , and Burgas to its network to expand its offerings and meet demand. The twice-daily service to Bangkok also proved successful . Passengers recognized the airline's operational performance: at the prestigious Skytrax Awards, Austrian Airlines received the awards for "Best Airline Staff Service in Europe" and "Best Cabin Crew in Europe." COO Francesco Sciortino emphasized the importance of this direct passenger feedback. Despite the challenges, Austrian Airlines remains committed to significantly exceeding its 2024 annual results. The airline plans further major investments, such as the planned expansion of its long-haul fleet with Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and the conversion of its short- and medium-haul fleet with new Airbus A320 family aircraft. An additional €35 million is earmarked for new lounges at its Vienna hub, and over €10 million annually is allocated for digital customer services.