EU tells Austria and eight peers to start rolling back Schengen internal border checks
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Wildcat strike by Belgian air-traffic controllers hits Austrian Airlines’ Brussels flights
A sudden strike by Belgian air-traffic controllers disrupted Austrian Airlines’ Brussels services on 2 June, forcing cancellations and re-routing of Vienna–Brussels passengers. Companies are reminded to monitor live flight status and allow contingency time for critical EU-related travel.
Vienna updates global travel advisories: new rules for minors and medicines highlighted
Austria’s Foreign Ministry revised numerous country travel advisories on 31 May–1 June, adding stricter documentation rules for unaccompanied minors and tighter guidance on carrying prescription medicines. Although security levels were largely unchanged, the procedural tweaks could lead to boarding denials or customs fines if ignored – a key concern for global-mobility and travel-risk teams supporting Austrian staff overseas.