If you have set your sights on holiday destination, Austria, then you should fly their national carrier, Austrian Airlines. The competitive prices and fantastic on board entertainment for long haul flights make this airline an attractive option for all travellers. More...

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Liquids, sprays and gels are permitted in hand luggage in limited quantity.

As of 6 November 2006, new safety regulations for hand luggage apply to all departures and onward flights from EU airports as well as Iceland, Norway and Switzerland in order to meet the requirements of the revised, EU-wide Security Regulation. Liquids, gels and sprays not exceeding 100 ml per container are allowed to be carried in the hand luggage. These items must be packed all together in one transparent, re-sealable plastic bag with a maximum one litre capacity. One bag is permitted per person. The exceptions are baby food (if children are also travelling), special dietary requirements (e.g. for medical purposes) and medication that passengers need during the flight. For medicines and dietary products a medical confirmation or prescriptions have to be carried along.

Laptops and electronic equipment such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras as well as jackets and coats will be screened separately at the security controls.

Liquids, sprays and gels that are purchased in a duty free shop at a European airport or on board of an aircraft registered in the EU will be handed out to the passenger in a sealed plastic bag, in which it has to be transported.

To enable smooth handling, the Austrian Airlines Group recommends packing all baggage accordingly. All items and bags that do not meet these requirements may not be taken on board the aircraft. Due to intense security controls and new procedures, passengers should plan for longer waiting times especially in the first weeks after launching the new EU regulation.

Austria’s number one airline - Austrian Airlines

If you have set your sights on holiday destination, Austria, then you should fly their national carrier, Austrian Airlines. The competitive prices and fantastic on board entertainment for long haul flights make this airline an attractive option for all travellers.

Having started in 1958, Austrian Airlines offers a long history of service and 130 destinations in 66 countries on all five continents. It is Austria’s leading airline group and is easily distinguishable and recognisable by their trademark colour of red. The trademark Austrian arrows are said to stand for a purposeful, efficient network of destinations and a dynamic, sympathetic and forward-looking airline.

Follow the blaze of red arrows on board where you will be seated in one of the most modern fleet in the world. Travel with confidence as the average age Austrian Airlines’ aircraft is substantially below the European mean. The onboard crew, donned in red, are friendly, efficient and helpful and give you a taste for that distinct Austrian charm whilst in the air.

Plane’s scheduled for long-haul flights, the Boeing B777, have the most extensive wide range of in flight entertainment. This flight will pass by surprisingly fast with the variety of programs and movies. Look forward to a choice of two different movie channels, ten video games and twelve audio programmes. There are more movies than you can watch and a great selection, with each movie played regularly so you don’t miss out on anything. Each passenger has their own individual screen and interactive handset. Another fun feature on the aircraft is ‘nose cam’ which allows you to view the landing and take off from the nose of the aircraft. This camera gives you a great view of Austria whether at night or day and gets you excited for what awaits you when you land. For those passengers who cannot sleep on board- stewards frequent the aisles with drinks, refreshments and toilettes. They always make sure that you are attended to, especially on the long haul flights.

Whilst enjoying your entertainment and expect to be fed, fed a lot. This airline certainly does not leave you hungry and offers a large range of different meal options with generous portions. Sample Austrian biscuits, breads and pastries in-between meals, sandwiches are also offered as an in between snack- some even have camembert cheese in them. Main courses are just as frequent with meals such as beef vegetables and rice, chicken with corn fritters and chocolate cake for dessert. The meals are fresh and have great flavours; they are indeed a far cry from the stereotypical in flight meals that resemble cardboard. Each meal is also served with a choice of red and white wine and beer.

The Austrian Airlines Group

It’s simple common sense: a collaboration will always work best where the partners involved complement each other. Take the three partners in the Austrian Airlines Group: Austrian, Lauda Air and Austrian arrows. The focus of Austrian is on scheduled traffic, Austrian arrows specialises in regional business, while Lauda Air completes the Group programme with its activities in the charter flight segment.

Around the world via the Vienna hub

Vienna’s domestic airport, Vienna International Airport, uses superior infrastructure, while its highly efficient handling of incoming and outgoing aircraft ensures the fast, comfortable transfer of our passengers. The airport’s average transfer time of just 25 minutes is unique in Europe, in fact. Should you ever have a longer time to wait until your departure, Vienna International Airport also offers generous and newly designed lounges to help you while away the time until your departure in the most pleasant and harmonious atmosphere.

The Austrian Airlines Group’s consistently developed and expanded leadership of the market for aviation traffic into and out of Eastern Europe is based on a range of different strategies, the combined effect of which has enabled the company to achieve its number one position. Austrian already provides 566 connections every week to 45 destinations across Central and Eastern Europe.