Germany extends Salzburg–Bavaria border checks until September 2026, putting fresh strain on Austrian commuters
Vienna and Interior Ministry clash over who pays for asylum-family reunifications under EU migration pact
Charities demand overhaul of Austria’s 24-hour live-in care regime ahead of government talks
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Snowstorms and Lufthansa strike ripple into Vienna schedules as Europe’s air network buckles
A pan-European snowstorm combined with a 24-hour Lufthansa strike led to hundreds of cancellations on 15–16 February, with Vienna airport seeing dozens of delayed flights and a handful of cancellations. Austrian companies moving staff via German hubs face lingering schedule volatility, higher air-freight costs and the need for contingency routing.
Pakistani Premier Begins Landmark Visit to Vienna to Deepen Trade and Mobility Ties
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Vienna on 15 February 2026 for a two-day visit focused on trade, investment and easier mobility between Pakistan and Austria. Talks with Chancellor Christian Stocker will cover faster business-visa processing and an expanded air-services pact, while Monday’s Pakistan–Austria Business Forum aims to broker new joint ventures. Multinationals should watch for accelerated visa lanes and added flight capacity that could materially shorten assignment lead times.
Baghdad Presses Vienna to Restore Direct Baghdad–Vienna Flights Amid Security Improvements
Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein has asked Austria to resume direct Baghdad–Vienna flights, arguing that Iraq’s security situation now meets international standards. Austrian authorities will have to complete risk and insurance reviews, but Vienna airport says slots could be allocated quickly. A nonstop link would cut travel times, bolster trade and simplify duty-of-care compliance for companies moving staff between Austria and Iraq.
Freezing Nights Ahead: Weather Service Warns Business Travellers of Ice Risk Across Austria
Geosphere Austria warns that a warm front will bring freezing rain and black-ice conditions to large parts of the country on Monday morning, 16 February. Airlines and logistics operators urge travellers to allow extra time for de-icing and potential road closures, while employers should prepare duty-of-care alerts for staff on the move.