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Westbahn Continues Expansion with New Chinese Trains and High-Speed Trains for the South

Industrialist Hans Peter Haselsteiner's Westbahn railway is pushing ahead with massive expansion on its western and southern lines. While four new double-decker trains from Chinese manufacturer CRRC will increase service frequency on the line of the west, the southern line will be served by new high-speed trains from March 2026. The total investment underscores the growing competition in Austrian long-distance rail transport.

November 3, 2025

Austrian Airlines Presents Winter Flight Schedule 2025/2026: New Long-Haul Route to Dubai and More Comfort in Italy

Austrian Airlines (AUA) is gearing up for winter 2025/2026 and presenting an expanded flight schedule with new destinations and optimized connections. The focus is on the new long-haul destination, Dubai, and a significant improvement in the Italy program due to the change of Milan airport.

October 1, 2025

Just in Time for the End of Summer: Vienna Public Transportation Ends Summer Construction Projects

The major summer construction spurt at Wiener Linien is coming to an end. Just in time for the start of school on September 1, numerous restrictions on the tram and subway network will be lifted. According to Wiener Linien, the extensive modernization work, which is intended to strengthen the backbone of public transport in the Danube metropolis, is on schedule.

August 10, 2025

AUA Resumes Flights to Tel Aviv in August

Austrian Airlines (AUA) will resume flights to the Israeli metropolis of Tel Aviv on August 1. The Lufthansa subsidiary announced this decision following a “thorough security assessment.”

July 25, 2025

Vienna Airport Defies Global Challenges with Strong Half-Year Results

Vienna International Airport (VIE) experienced solid passenger growth in the first half of 2025, despite a slight decline in June, attributed to the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel. A total of 14.7 million passengers traveled through Vienna Airport between January and June, representing a 2.4 percent increase compared to the same period last year.

July 15, 2025

Beware of Online Fraud when Buying Vignettes

Beware when buying highway vignettes online: Fraudsters shamelessly exploit the search for cheap offers. Drivers are increasingly falling for fraudulent websites when purchasing vignettes, sometimes losing huge sums of money in the process. ASFINAG is now issuing another urgent warning about fake stores and giving important tips on how to protect yourself from such scams.

March 26, 2025

Westbahn Expands: New high-speed Connection on the Southern Line From 2026

Westbahn is taking the next big step: From March 1, 2026, the private railroad company will offer five daily train connections between Vienna and Villach via the newly constructed Koralm Railway. With modern high-speed trains and a fast direct connection, Westbahn represents a serious alternative to ÖBB - especially for commuters and business travelers.

March 13, 2025

German Warning Strikes also Affect Air Traffic in Austria

A day-long warning strike at the most important German airports will not only bring air traffic in Germany to a standstill but will also have a significant impact on Austria. The German trade union ver.di has called for work stoppages at a total of 13 airports, including Munich, Stuttgart, Frankfurt, Cologne/Bonn, Düsseldorf, Dortmund, Hanover, Bremen, Hamburg, Berlin-Brandenburg and Leipzig-Halle. Public service and ground handling employees are affected.

March 9, 2025

AUA to Fly to Tel Aviv Again from February

After a longer break, Austrian Airlines (AUA) will resume flight operations to Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv from February 1, 2025. This decision was announced in a company press release on Thursday and affects the entire Lufthansa Group, which includes Lufthansa, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, and Eurowings in addition to AUA. The resumption of flights to Tel Aviv signals a certain easing of the security situation in the region but remains characterized by caution.

January 21, 2025

Greens Launch Petition for the Preservation of the Climate Ticket

The Greens have today launched a petition to preserve the climate ticket in its current form. The background to this is speculation that a possible FPÖ-ÖVP coalition is planning to cancel or restrict the annual ticket for Austria's public transport system.

January 15, 2025

ÖBB Increases Ticket Prices by 4.9 Percent

ÖBB announced that prices for standard tickets will increase by an average of 4.9 percent from December 15, 2024, in parallel with the winter timetable. This is the first price increase in 18 months. However, numerous tickets, including the popular Sparschiene tickets and seat reservations, will remain unaffected by the price adjustment.

October 17, 2024

Austrian Airlines Extends Flight Suspension to Tehran and Tel Aviv

Due to the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, Austrian Airlines (AUA) has decided to suspend flights to Tehran and Tel Aviv until at least the end of October.

October 15, 2024

Escalation in the Tariff Dispute: AUA Facing Massive Flight Cancellations at Easter

Austrian Airlines (AUA) is on the brink of an extensive strike, which is to begin on Maundy Thursday and last 36 hours. Negotiations between the trade union vida and AUA management have so far been unsuccessful, leading to the announcement that over 400 flights will be canceled during the peak travel period at Easter. Around 50,000 passengers will be affected by the cancellations, significantly disrupting the Easter plans of many travelers.

March 26, 2024

Westbahn Maintains Service Between Vienna and Munich During GDL Strike

Despite the announced three-day strike by the German Train Drivers' Union (GDL), which will take place from Wednesday, January 10 to Friday, January 12, 2024, WESTbahn confirms that its train services to and from Rosenheim and Munich will continue to run as planned.

January 9, 2024

Israel Raises Travel Warnings: Tightened Security Situation in Austria and Europe

In a significant security measure, Israel's National Security Staff has increased travel warnings for its citizens in several countries, including Austria, Germany, France and the UK. The decision follows growing threats from Iran and its allies, as well as an increase in anti-Semitism worldwide.

December 4, 2023

Timetable Chaos for Rail Travel in Europe: A Step Backwards

The idea of cross-border rail travel across Europe sounds tempting, but the reality is often different. Despite the expansion of night trains, the situation for rail travelers in 2023 has not improved as hoped.

August 22, 2023

Travel Tips in Austria: Admont Abbey Library in Styria

The Admont Abbey Library makes a decisive contribution to the attractiveness of Styria as a vacation destination and inspires visitors worldwide to visit Austria.

April 19, 2023