Foreign Ministry issues expanded Middle-East travel warning, operates fourth repatriation flight
Austrian Airlines posts solid 2025 profit and maps growth strategy for Vienna hub
Austria joins Germany, Netherlands, Denmark & Greece to fast-track offshore “Return Hub” network
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Salzburg Airport starts biometric Exit trials as Schengen Entry/Exit System enters final phase
On 5 March Salzburg Airport launched live trials of the EU Entry/Exit System, replacing passport stamps with biometric kiosks for non-EU travellers. The test marks Austria’s final preparations for the EU-wide go-live in April 2026 and underscores that business travellers will face longer processing times and stricter overstay detection.
Austrian Airlines extends suspension of Dubai, Tel Aviv & Tehran routes amid escalating Iran crisis
On 5 March Austrian Airlines prolonged the suspension of multiple Middle-East routes, including Dubai, Tel Aviv and Tehran, citing security risks from the Iran conflict. The decision disrupts cargo flows and lengthens business-travel itineraries, underscoring the need for updated risk and mobility plans.
Salzburg & Tirol press Vienna to abolish €12 Austrian flight tax
Regional governments in Salzburg and Tirol used the ITB trade fair on 5 March to call for the abolition of Austria’s €12–€30 flight tax, arguing it undermines the competitiveness of provincial airports. Vienna has rebuffed the idea for now, but corporates are watching closely because lower levies would cut business-travel costs.
First commercial flight from Dubai touches down in Salzburg after Iran conflict reroutes
A flydubai jet landed in Salzburg on 5 March—the first Gulf flight since conflict-related airspace closures—marking a cautious reopening of the Dubai–Salzburg route. While welcome news for stranded travellers and tourism operators, connections to Tel Aviv remain grounded, and companies should expect ongoing volatility in Middle-East itineraries.