Vienna

New immigration law center at Vienna Airport for the implementation of the EU Migration Pact

Austria is preparing for a far-reaching restructuring of its asylum and border management processes. At the heart of these measures is the establishment of a specialized border terminal at Vienna-Schwechat Airport, scheduled to begin operations on June 12, 2026. This project serves the national implementation of the EU Global Compact for Asylum and Migration and was approved on May 5.

February 5, 2026 13:57

Criticism of Ryanair's location policy after capacity reductions in Vienna

The announced withdrawal of five Ryanair aircraft from Vienna-Schwechat Airport has sparked a heated debate about the economic climate in Austria. The Irish low-cost carrier is reducing its capacity by approximately one million seats in the upcoming summer flight schedule and canceling a total of nine routes. The company cites the international market situation as the primary reason for the closure.

February 3, 2026 08:00

Vienna and Klagenfurt affected: Ryanair reduces flight capacity by one million seats

Irish airline Ryanair is initiating a significant realignment of its operations in the Austrian market. As confirmed by management during a visit to Vienna, the number of flights offered in the upcoming summer schedule will be drastically reduced. A total of nine routes will be eliminated, resulting in a loss of approximately one million seats. The decision is

31 January 2026 11:17

Austria: Passenger numbers and freight volume will increase significantly in 2025

The Austrian aviation industry looks back on a successful 2025 financial year, characterized by a steady recovery and some record figures. As the Austrian Airports Association (AÖV) announced in its latest annual report, the country's six commercial airports – Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Graz, Linz, and Klagenfurt – produced a total of approximately 36,5 million aircraft.

31 January 2026 11:08

AUA will not intervene: China Eastern announces Vienna flights

China Eastern Airlines has announced renewed flights to Vienna, albeit with a modified strategy. The last attempt failed due to an intervention by Austrian Airlines at the Austrian Ministry of Transport. This time, however, AUA sees no competitive disadvantage for itself. China Eastern Airlines was actually supposed to have been serving Vienna-Schwechat Airport for almost two years now, but

31 January 2026 10:53

Vienna consolidates its position as a global tourism metropolis with a record number of overnight stays.

Vienna reached a new milestone in its history as a travel destination last year. With a total of 20.065.000 overnight stays in 2025, the prestigious mark of 20 million overnight stays was exceeded for the first time. This represents an increase of six percent compared to the previous year and marks the most successful year since the start of the statistical records.

29 January 2026 04:33

Management buyout at ISS Ground Services

The Austrian aviation industry is undergoing a structural change in the area of ground services at the beginning of 2026. ISS Austria, a long-standing market leader in integrated facility services, has transferred its entire aviation business to its former director, David Hiersche, in a management buyout. Effective January 1, 2026, the company will now operate under the name ISS Austria.

28 January 2026 06:35

Vienna Airport presents catering concept for the southern expansion

Vienna Airport has taken another step in its long-term strategy to improve quality and has presented its future catering partners for the Terminal 3 South extension. At a celebratory presentation in Vienna City Hall, airport board member Julian Jäger, together with Mayor Michael Ludwig and representatives of Vienna's restaurant scene, announced the future culinary offerings. Starting from

28 January 2026 04:33

New flight connection between Vienna and Yerevan by FlyOne Armenia

Vienna Airport is expanding its route network towards the Caucasus. From April 3, 2026, the airline FlyOne Armenia will commence regular direct flights between the Austrian capital and Yerevan. The airline, which is operating in the Austrian market for the first time, will use an Airbus A320 aircraft for this route. Initially

27 January 2026 09:06

Fleet renewal for the City Airport Train: New double-decker trains from 2027

The City Airport Train (CAT), the express connection between Vienna Airport and the city center, is undergoing a comprehensive modernization of its fleet. From November 2027, new, five-car double-decker trains of the KISS type from the Swiss manufacturer Stadler will be deployed on the route. These special KISS200 trains are designed for high passenger capacity and

23 January 2026 18:03