This Aviation.Direct section deals with aviation topics from Austria.
This Aviation.Direct section deals with aviation topics from Austria, one of Aviation.Direct's two home bases. The latest information from Vienna, Linz, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Graz and Klagenfurt You will always find the latest information in this section.
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EgyptAir, the Egyptian national airline, plans a significant expansion of its flight operations with the Boeing 737 Max 8 for the summer and autumn seasons of 2026. According to current flight schedule data, the new model will be increasingly deployed on the international route network from its Cairo hub starting in June 2026. The focus of the capacity planning is...
Taiwanese airline Eva Air has expanded its services at Vienna Airport by introducing automated check-in and baggage drop-off systems. Passengers can now check in independently both directly at Vienna Airport and at the City Airport Train (CAT) terminal at Wien Mitte station. At the airport, the system is available from four hours before departure.
Vienna Airport AG looks back on a successful first quarter of 2026. Despite an increasingly complex geopolitical situation in the Middle East and Ukraine, as well as emerging structural changes at its Vienna location, the group was able to significantly improve its key financial figures. Group revenue climbed in the first three
Royal Jordanian, the national airline of Jordan, is resuming its flight service between Amman and Vienna after a prolonged hiatus. Starting June 24, 2026, the flag carrier will serve the Austrian capital four times a week. This decision is part of a comprehensive fleet and network strategy with which the airline is implementing
Qatar Airways Cargo has announced the resumption of its dedicated cargo flights to Vienna Airport, further expanding its presence in the European logistics market. As part of a comprehensive network expansion, the Gulf airline is increasingly relying on the use of Boeing 777 freighters, which will also provide additional capacity on the route to Warsaw.
On May 18, 2026, approximately 120 representatives from business, politics, and academia gathered at Vienna AirportCity to strengthen bilateral relations between Austria and Japan. The third "Cherry Blossom Business Event" utilized the infrastructure of Vienna Airport as a platform for exchanging ideas on...
A heated debate has erupted in the Austrian National Council regarding the future of air passenger rights and their implementation at the European level. At the heart of the dispute is a motion by the governing parties to further develop EU Regulation 261/2004, which regulates compensation and assistance in cases of flight delays or cancellations. While the coalition speaks of a necessary modernization,
The Austrian travel industry is preparing for a summer season in 2026 in which demand for niche destinations and authentic travel experiences is expected to increase significantly. At the heart of this development is the expansion of tour operator Springer Reisen, which is adding the North Aegean islands of Chios and Lemnos to its portfolio. New tours will be offered from May and June 2026, respectively.
Austrian Airlines has initiated a comprehensive rebranding. Under the slogan "Feels like Flying," the airline is focusing more on emotional customer engagement and emphasizing Austrian hospitality. This strategic evolution coincides with the company's 70th anniversary in 2027. At the heart of the new positioning is the goal of...
Emirates airline has presented the results of its global "Travel Rehearsals" program for the past year. Since April 2025, special trial travel days for people with disabilities have been conducted in over 40 cities worldwide, including Vienna Airport. The program is primarily aimed at neurodivergent individuals and young adults with autism.
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