Austria prolongs freeze on refugee family-reunification rights to 2 July 2026
Entry/Exit System rollout causes multi-hour queues – Austrian airports brace for January capacity jump
EU publishes 8th Visa-Suspension-Mechanism report – possible implications for Austrian business travel
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Vienna Airport surpasses one-million lounge users, signalling premium-travel rebound
Vienna International Airport has logged more than one million lounge visits in 2025 – a first in its history and a sign that premium and connecting traffic is firmly back. Corporations relying on Vienna as a hub should expect lounge crowding until new capacity opens in 2027.
Jet2 adds Vienna Christmas-market flights in first Gatwick winter schedule
Jet2 has put Vienna on its first Gatwick winter schedule for 2026/27, adding up to four weekly flights during the Christmas-market season. The move widens choice for UK-Austria travel, supporting both leisure and short-duration business trips.
Austria Cuts 2025 Immigration Quota to 5,616 Permits Under New Settlement Regulation
Parliament has fixed Austria’s 2025 immigration quota at 5,616 permits—230 fewer than this year. Family-based residence titles take the lion’s share, while labour-market routes stay uncapped. Employers must prepare early for January’s first-come-first-served booking race or risk losing relocation timelines.
Austria Extends Six-Month Freeze on Refugee Family Reunification to July 2026
Parliament has approved a further six-month suspension of family reunification for refugees and subsidiary-protection holders, pushing the earliest possible resumption to July 2026. The move eases immediate political pressure but complicates HR planning for employers with protected-status talent in Austria.