Italian National Aviation Strike Cancels 300 Flights—Knock-On Disruption Hits Austrian Route Network
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EU Gives Austria Green Light to Allow Limited Swiss Coach Cabotage in Border Districts
EU ministers have authorised Austria to tweak its 1958 transport treaty with Switzerland so that coaches may conduct limited passenger cabotage in border districts. The move will boost cross-border commuting capacity and create new opportunities for Austrian and Swiss bus companies.
Private Operator Westbahn to Launch High-Speed Service on Koralmbahn, Slashing Vienna–Villach Journey to Under Four Hours
On 24 February Westbahn confirmed it will start three daily high-speed trains over the new Koralmbahn on 1 March, trimming Vienna–Villach to under four hours and challenging ÖBB. The move offers cheaper, greener options for business travellers and expatriates commuting within Austria’s southern corridor.
Vienna Airport Wins ACI ‘Best Airport at Departures’ Award for 25–40 Million-Passenger Category
Airports Council International has ranked Vienna the best departure-airport worldwide in its 25–40 million passenger class. The customer-service win supports Vienna’s strategy to lure more transfer traffic and will bring additional eGates and an on-site immigration desk for corporate assignees.
Austrian Customs Help Seize 3.1 Million Counterfeit Pills in EU-Wide ‘SHIELD VI’ Operation
Vienna Customs joined 13 other EU administrations in OLAF’s Operation SHIELD VI, helping confiscate millions of counterfeit medicines. Heightened parcel inspections at Austrian entry points may add clearance time for international assignees shipping personal pharmaceuticals.