Austrian Airlines is enhancing its winter flight schedule for 2024/2025, expanding services between Vienna and Innsbruck and adding new direct routes from Innsbruck to Brussels, Copenhagen, Warsaw, and Amsterdam. The airline also plans charter flights to Stockholm and Billund during peak ski season.
Austrian Airlines inaugurated its inaugural flight to Boston on July 1st, 2024, establishing a year-round nonstop route from Vienna. The new service, operated by a Boeing 767, will run up to six times a week, offering passengers a direct connection to the vibrant US East Coast metropolis. This expansion strengthens Austrian Airlines’ international presence and provides travelers with a diverse range of travel options. The airline’s Chief Commercial Officer, Michael Trestl, highlighted the strategic significance of the new route, emphasizing Boston’s appeal for both leisure and business travelers.
Austrian Airlines has expanded its intercontinental network to 18 destinations with the launch of a new nonstop route from Vienna to Boston. The new service offers up to six weekly flights and is operated by a Boeing 767, accommodating 211 passengers. The route strengthens Austrian Airlines’ presence in the North American market and provides passengers with access to over 125 global destinations.
Austrian Airlines has received its second Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, marking a significant step in its fleet modernization and expansion of long-haul capabilities. The new aircraft, registered as OE-LPM, will initially operate on short-haul routes before making its long-haul debut to Chicago on June 28th. The airline plans to gradually replace its existing long-haul fleet with eleven Boeing 787-9s by 2028.
Austrian Airlines will make its debut at the Vienna Rainbow Parade on June 8, 2024, showcasing its commitment to diversity, acceptance, and equal rights. The airline’s participation sends a powerful message of visibility, acceptance, and equal rights for all, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender characteristics.
In a bid to cater to the growing winter tourism in Lapland, Lufthansa and its subsidiary Austrian Airlines have announced the introduction of three new routes to the region. Lufthansa will commence bi-weekly services from Frankfurt to Rovaniemi in November 2024, while Austrian Airlines will launch weekly flights from Vienna to Kittilä in December 2024 and Ivalo in January 2025. These new connections will provide travelers with convenient access to Lapland’s enchanting winter wonderland, further enhancing the region’s global appeal.
Austrian Airlines is expanding its destination portfolio with the resumption of flights to Tbilisi and Bremen in its 2024 summer schedule. Starting May 1, the airline will reintroduce services to Tbilisi, with flights to Bremen recommencing on May 6. The move underlines Austrian Airlines’ position as the clear number 1 in Vienna and expands its footprint in the European market.
Austrian Airlines has announced its second-worst first-quarter performance in the company’s history, primarily due to a combination of factors including industrial action, reduced bookings, and increased operating costs. Total revenues reached EUR 403 million, comparable to Q1 2023 figures despite an 11% increase in operations. However, total expenses grew by 11% to EUR 538 million, leading to an adjusted EBIT of EUR -122 million and marking a 67% decline compared to Q1 2023.
