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Alpine snowstorm disrupts Munich–Vienna air corridor; corporates pivot to ÖBB Railjet
EU Trims 2026 ‘Solidarity Pool’, Exempts Austria from Migrant Relocation Quotas
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Alpine Snowstorm Closes Munich–Vienna Air Corridor; Corporates Pivot to ÖBB Railjet
A 5–6 December snowstorm shut Munich Airport and wiped out all flights to Vienna and Graz, causing airlines to cancel 40-plus rotations and stranding 6,800 travellers. Corporations rerouted staff via Zurich, Prague or ÖBB Railjet trains; logistics firms declared force-majeure. The episode spotlights Austria’s reliance on German hubs and the importance of rail as a resilience tool for business mobility.
easyJet Starts Weekly Edinburgh–Innsbruck Service, Enhancing Winter Access to Tyrol
easyJet has launched a weekly Sunday flight linking Edinburgh and Innsbruck, with introductory fares from £43.99. The service shortens journeys for Scottish leisure skiers and for engineers working with Tyrolean manufacturers, while giving Innsbruck fresh UK market access ahead of major sporting events.