China extends 30-day visa-free entry for Austrian passport holders to 31 Dec 2026
Austrian naturalisations up 11.5 % in 2025—NS-victim descendants remain largest cohort
Austria keeps internal border checks until 15 December as neighbouring states prolong Schengen controls
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UK Electronic Travel Authorisation: Austrian Airlines issues last-minute reminder ahead of April 2025 deadline
Austrian Airlines warns customers that all visa-free Austrian travellers must secure a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation before flying from 2 April 2025. The digital permit, which costs £10 and is valid for two years, must be requested at least 72 hours before departure. Employers should integrate ETA checks into travel approval systems to prevent boarding issues.
Ryanair threatens to slash Vienna flights unless Austria drops €12 aviation tax
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary has warned that the airline will pull more aircraft from Vienna unless Austria scraps its €12 per-passenger aviation tax. He argues the levy makes Vienna uncompetitive and diverts traffic to nearby countries. The government says the tax is staying for now, putting Vienna’s low-cost connectivity – and business travel options – at risk.
Austrian Airlines to open Vienna–Bergen route as Nordics demand surges
From summer 2026 Austrian Airlines will fly nonstop between Vienna and Bergen three times a week, improving links to Norway’s energy and tourism hubs. The new route shortens journey times for Austrian firms active in the Nordic market and gives Western Norway easier one-stop access to South-East Europe via Vienna.
New EuroNight ‘Carpatia’ sleeper train adds overnight link through Vienna
PKP Intercity’s new EN Carpatia sleeper will run through Vienna from 14 December, giving Austria overnight rail access to key Polish, Slovak, Hungarian and German cities. The service supports corporate sustainability goals by offering a time-efficient train alternative to short-haul flights.