Austria's flag carrier connecting Europe and the world.
Founded
1957
Headquarters
Vienna, Austria
Alliance
Star Alliance
Austrian Airlines is the national flag carrier of Austria, headquartered in Vienna. Founded in 1957, the airline has grown into a significant European carrier operating an extensive network of short-, medium-, and long-haul routes across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
The airline became a member of the Lufthansa Group in 2009 after Lufthansa acquired a majority stake, integrating it into one of Europe's largest aviation conglomerates. Despite this ownership, Austrian Airlines maintains its own brand identity, IATA code, and operational independence.
Austrian Airlines is known for its quality of service, particularly in business class on long-haul routes, and for its culinary offerings inspired by Austrian cuisine. The airline uses Vienna International Airport as its primary hub, leveraging Austria's central European location to connect passengers across continents.
Hubs & network
Austrian Airlines operates primarily from Vienna International Airport (VIE) as its sole main hub.
Fleet
Austrian Airlines operates a mixed fleet including Boeing 767-300ER widebodies and Airbus A320-family narrowbodies, along with Embraer E195 regional jets.
Notable facts
- ›Austrian Airlines was fully acquired by Lufthansa Group in 2009.
- ›The airline's red-and-white livery reflects the colors of the Austrian national flag.
- ›Austrian received a significant government bailout during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
- ›The airline operates one of the largest hub networks in Central and Eastern Europe.
- ›Austrian Airlines was originally formed through the merger of Air Austria and Austrian Airways in 1957.
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