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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European airline easyJet is significantly expanding its offering at Vienna Airport for the 2025/2026 winter flight schedule. Following its recent return to Vienna Airport with the Vienna-Milan Linate route, EasyJet is now announcing five new non-stop connections to and from Vienna for the coming winter season. These new routes –
Vienna Airport and its subsidiaries reported solid traffic results in May 2025, reflecting continued growth in passenger volumes and cargo. The Vienna Airport Group recorded a 3,7 percent increase in passenger numbers to a total of 3.884.572 travelers in the reporting month. At the Vienna site itself, an increase of
The Klagenfurt Public Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation against Carinthian investor Franz Peter Orasch and four other individuals on suspicion of breach of trust in connection with the operation of Klagenfurt Airport. These comprehensive investigations were triggered by a detailed report by the Carinthian State Audit Office, which revealed possible hidden profit distributions and excessive payments.
The first Aviation Expert Forum of Aviation Industry Austria (AIA), the umbrella organization of the Austrian aviation industry, took place yesterday, June 12, 2025, at Linz Airport and provided a platform for intensive discussions and diverse expert opinions. Over 80 invited guests from the fields of politics, business, aviation, and tourism gathered to discuss the
The Austrian Business Travel Association (ABTA), the association of the Austrian business travel industry, has expanded its board with the addition of Kirsten Hauft-Tulic (Strategic Purchaser Mobility & Travel Services, Fronius International GmbH) and Michael Glück (Director of Operations and authorized signatory at BTU Business Travel Unlimited). This reinforcement is intended to further strengthen the association's work.
The Vienna Lounge at Vienna Airport has once again been honored for its outstanding service quality. On June 5, 2025, it was awarded the prestigious Priority Pass Excellence Award as "Lounge of the Year – Europe Winner." This award, based on over 781.000 member reviews, confirms the Vienna Lounge as the best
On Thursday, June 5, 2025, Salzburg Airport was transformed into a running track for the eighth annual AIRportlauf (Airport Run). Around 500 participants ran for an hour on the apron to raise funds for the "Assisted Living" project run by Lebenshilfe Wals. Through the kilometers run and half
A scheduled flight operated by the Austrian airline Easyjet Europe from Budapest to Lyon was abruptly interrupted on June 5, 2025, when the crew reported the smell of smoke in the cabin. The aircraft, an Airbus A319 with the Austrian registration OE-LQS, was subsequently forced to make an unscheduled landing at Graz Airport. The incident, which killed 143 passengers,
Vienna Airport has strengthened its connections to the Asian continent. With the maiden landing of Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, on June 3, 2025, the Austrian capital is now directly connected to Singapore. The new long-haul connection will operate three times a week year-round with a modern Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner.
Turkish low-cost airline Pegasus Airlines has launched a new non-stop service between the Styrian capital of Graz and Istanbul, Turkey's cultural capital. The flights will be offered three times a week, on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. This new route is intended to offer travelers greater choice and improved connections to Pegasus' extensive route network.
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