August 2024 traffic results: record passenger volume at Vienna Airport
In August 2024, the Flughafen Wien Group (which includes Vienna, Malta, and Kosice Airports) handled 4,439,823 passengers, marking an 8.7% year-on-year increase. Vienna Airport...
Air Arabia resumes direct flights from Sharjah to Vienna in December 2024
Air Arabia, the largest low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa, will resume direct flights between Vienna and Sharjah, UAE, starting on...
Cocaine disguised in wheelchair: Arrest at Vienna Airport
A 39-year-old Venezuelan man was arrested at Vienna Airport after authorities found 14 kilograms of high-quality cocaine hidden in his electric wheelchair. The drugs,...
ÖBB and Austrian Airlines expand AIRail service to Innsbruck, enhancing connectivity to Vienna hub
Starting December 15, 2024, ÖBB and Austrian Airlines will extend their AIRail service to include Innsbruck, enabling seamless train-to-flight travel from the Tyrolean capital...
airBaltic eyes expansion with new crew bases (Tallinn, Vilnius, Munich, Vienna and Brussels), starting from November 2024
airBaltic is continuing to expand its operations, with new crew bases in Tallinn (Estonia) and Vilnius (Lithuania) starting from November 1, 2024. For next...
SWISS flight diverts to Kazakhstan due to medical emergency, faces technical setback
A SWISS flight en route from Tokyo Narita to Zurich made an unscheduled stop in Astana, Kazakhstan, on Saturday due to a medical emergency...
Air Arabia expands European network with direct flights from Sharjah to Vienna
Air Arabia, the largest low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa, has announced a new route connecting Sharjah, UAE, and Vienna, Austria....
Austrian Airlines Airbus A320 gets severely damaged by intense hail strike
On 9 June, an Austrian Airlines Airbus A320 (registered OE-LBM) operated flight OS434 between Palma de Mallorca, Spain and Vienna, Austria. About 150 km from...
Austrian Airlines expands Bangkok to Vienna flights for Winter 2024
Austrian Airlines will increase its weekly flights between Bangkok and Vienna from 7 to 13 during the busy winter period of 2024, marking an...
Flughafen Wien AG records robust Q1 performance with positive outlook for 2024
Flughafen Wien AG has reported a strong performance in the first quarter of 2024, marked by significant increases in passenger traffic, revenue, and earnings.With...
Hainan Airlines reinstates Vienna-Shenzhen route, boosting long-haul connectivity
Vienna Airport welcomes the return of Hainan Airlines, China's largest privately owned airline, to resume direct flights between Vienna and the high-tech hub of...
Austrian Airlines Airbus A320neo severely damaged in ground collision at Vienna Airport – hull loss?
A recent incident at Vienna Airport in Austria has left a brand new Austrian Airlines Airbus A320neo severely damaged after it reportedly collided with...
Vienna Airport strengthens cargo hub status through partnerships with Seoul Incheon Airport and Korean Air
Vienna Airport has solidified its position as a key air cargo hub for Asia by entering into cooperation agreements with Incheon Airport in South...
Emirates Airbus A380 returns to Austria
Emirates has resumed scheduled Airbus A380 operations to Vienna, making it the only airline to operate the double-decker aircraft at Vienna International Airport.The iconic...
Vienna Airport embarks on €420 million terminal expansion for enhanced passenger experience
Vienna Airport has commenced the construction of a €420 million terminal expansion project, aiming to significantly enhance passenger experience and position itself among the...
Austrian Airlines announces nonstop flights from Vienna to Boston
Austrian Airlines is set to launch nonstop flights from Vienna to Boston starting July 2024. The year-round service will initially operate up to six...
Vienna airport achieves second-best traffic results in 2023
Vienna Airport achieved its second-best traffic results in 2023, handling 29.5 million passengers, a growth of 24.7% compared to the previous year and reaching...
Emirates Airbus A380 flights return to Vienna
Emirates is elevating its services in Austria by upgrading flights EK127 and EK128 from a Boeing 777-300ER to a three-class A380 aircraft from February...
Brussels Airlines’ first Airbus A320neo performs its maiden flight: Destination Vienna
Brussels Airlines marked a significant milestone with the inaugural commercial flight of its first Airbus A320neo, SN2905 from Brussels to Vienna. Passengers aboard were...
Significant increases in passenger volumes, revenue and net profit for Vienna Airport Group thanks to ongoing growth
Flughafen Wien AG, in the first three quarters of 2023, has showcased substantial progress with significant increases in passenger numbers, revenue, and net profit,...