Austrian Airlines has inaugurated its first-ever year-round nonstop flight from Vienna to Boston, marking a significant expansion of its intercontinental network. The new route, offering up to six weekly flights, is serviced by a Boeing 767, accommodating 211 passengers. The launch of this new service signifies Austrian Airlines’ commitment to expanding its global reach and providing passengers with more diverse travel options.
The inaugural flight was met with enthusiasm, with Austrian Airlines CCO Michael Trestl and Vienna Airport’s Joint CEO and COO Julian Jäger greeting passengers at the gate and celebrating the new route with a traditional ribbon-cutting ceremony, culinary treats, and a quick sketch artist capturing the memorable moment. Passengers on board the Boeing 767 received special goodies from Michael Trestl to commemorate the occasion.
Michael Trestl, Chief Commercial Officer of Austrian Airlines, expressed his excitement about the strategic route expansion: “We are delighted to add an extremely attractive destination to our Austrian Airlines destination portfolio with Boston. By expanding our long-haul network, we are offering our passengers a diverse travel program, increasing our presence in the international market and strengthening our hub in Vienna.”
He highlighted Boston’s appeal as a destination for both leisure and business travelers, citing its renowned educational institutions, business affiliations, and the city’s inherent charm. He also emphasized the route’s benefit for US visitors seeking to travel to Vienna.
The inclusion of Boston brings Austrian Airlines’ intercontinental network to a total of 18 destinations. The Vienna to Boston route, covering approximately 6,500 kilometers, has a flight duration of around 9 hours. Flights operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and every alternate Tuesday. Departure from Vienna is at 10:40 a.m., arriving in Boston at 1:50 p.m. local time. The return flight departs Boston at 5:10 p.m., arriving in Vienna at 7:25 a.m. local time.
Julian Jäger, Joint CEO and COO of Vienna Airport, expressed his satisfaction with the successful collaboration between Austrian Airlines and Vienna Airport. He highlighted the significance of the USA as Vienna Airport’s most important long-haul market and emphasized that the new direct connection to Boston expands Austrian Airlines’ North America offering.
Norbert Kettner, Managing Director of Vienna Tourist Board, also welcomed the strengthened connection to the USA, recognizing the importance of international transport routes for Vienna’s success in tourism and overall economic growth. He highlighted the new Boston flight’s positive impact on both leisure tourism and the conference sector, emphasizing that Vienna’s tourism is once again as international as it was before the pandemic.
The addition of Boston to Austrian Airlines’ route network signifies a significant boost to its intercontinental reach, offering passengers in 2024 access to over 125 global travel destinations. This new service is expected to enhance Vienna’s connectivity and contribute to the growth of tourism and business activities in both Vienna and Boston.
