Austrian Airlines with up to three flights daily to Pristina, Kosovo, in summer
Strong demand for flights to Southeast Europe highlights importance of Vienna hub
With additional flights starting 20 July, Austrian Airlines flies up to...
EU General Court dismisses Ryanair complaint against state aid for Austrian Airlines – Ryanair to appeal
State aid to Austrian Airlines in conformity with EU law
• European General Court (EGC) dismisses complaint by Ryanair and Laudamotion
• State aid not a...
Austrian Airlines official carrier of Austria’s Olympic Team
Austria's home airline takes athletes to Tokyo this summer
Austrian Airlines at the official dressing of the athletes
"We are proud to fly...
Austrian Airlines records rising booking figures
CCO Michael Trestl: "Eased travel regulations and rising vaccination rates have quadrupled our bookings"
Greece, Spain and Italy among the most popular destinations
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Austrian Airlines focuses on holiday destinations with its summer offer
• Increased services to tourist destinations
• Focus on Greece, Italy, Spain and many other holiday destinations
• “Travel facilitation is helping us”, says CCO Michael...
Austrian Airlines flies to Milan Linate instead of Malpensa from 1 June
• Change from Milan Malpensa to Linate Airport near the city centre
• From 1 June, two flights a day – morning and evening...
Austrian Airlines welcomes initiatives to restore travel normality in summer
• Soon end of mandatory quarantine is cornerstone for freedom of travel
• AUA summer flight schedule focuses on European holiday destinations
• CCO Trestl: "Rapid...
A diverted flight is no reason for compensation, says the Court of Justice of the European Union
The mere diversion of a flight to a close-by airport does not grant a right to flat-rate compensation
However, the air carrier must, on its...
Austrian Airlines launches flights to Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, this summer and to Cancun, Mexico, next winter
• City in Ukraine to be served three times a week from 17 May
• Announcement on today's 30th anniversary of Austrian...
Austrian Airlines implements further restructuring measures; cuts another 650 jobs
Austria’s red-white-red flag carrier has used the challenging months of the coronavirus crisis to make extensive preparations for the future like fleet adjustments (divesting...
Coronavirus crisis pushes Austrian Airlines results in 2020 deep into the red
• Adjusted EBIT declines from EUR 19 million to minus EUR 319 million
• Standstill in flight operations leads to 79 percent passenger decline vs....
Austrian Airlines flies again to Montreal and New York JFK this summer
• As of May, Austrian Airlines expands its long-haul service
• Montreal and New York JFK back on offer
• “Our long-haul services are back on...
Austrian Airlines slowly increases summer flight schedule, adds new destination: Hanover
• Resumption of more than 20 destinations for the summer flight schedule
• Up to 150 flights per week to vacation destinations in midsummer
• Takeover...
Austrian Airlines starts phasing out the Boeing 767
Preparations for Phase-Out underway: First Boeing 767 (OE-LAT) to leave Austrian Airlines fleet
• Long-haul jet OE-LAT was in service with Austrian for around 20...
[UPDATED] Swissport wins 7-year handling contract for Switzerland with airlines of the Lufthansa Group (except Brussels Airlines)
Swissport has been awarded a major long-term contract by the Lufthansa Group for Switzerland. The new contract secures significant business volumes. It covers passenger...
All Lufthansa Group fares can be rebooked free of charge as often as desired until the end of February
Rebooking fee for Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines and Eurowings still suspended
Since the end of August, all fares of Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines,...
Lufthansa, SWISS and Austrian Airlines introduce buy-on-board on short and medium-haul network
From Summer 2021, Lufthansa, SWISS and Austrian Airlines will launch buy-on-board services for passengers travelling economy class on their short and medium-haul network. Instead...
Austrian Airlines launches mandatory Covid-19 tests on Vienna-Hamburg flights
• Joint project with Vienna and Hamburg airports
• Negative test results required for flights between Vienna and Hamburg (OS171/OS172) starting on November 12, 2020
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Deteriorating trend due to coronavirus puts pressure on Q3 results of Austrian Airlines
• 3rd quarter of 2020: Adjusted EBIT of minus EUR 106 million
• CFO Andreas Otto: “The coronavirus really spoiled the summer business for us”
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Austrian Airlines launches train service between Vienna Airport and Graz
Measures for greater climate protection: Austrian Airlines launches AIRail train service on the route between Graz and Vienna AirportFour AIRail trains per day...