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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.

Austria’s opposition to the EU Nature Restoration Law (NRL) is weakening as two states, Carinthia and Vienna, have signaled support for the legislation. The NRL aims to reverse decades of ecosystem degradation across the EU by mandating restoration measures on at least 20% of land and sea by 2030. Austria was previously among a group of countries blocking the law, but the change of stance by Carinthia and Vienna could potentially end the consensus preventing the federal government from voting in favor of the legislation.