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All the latest travel news from Austria.
What Europe's new deal for airline passenger rights means for you
EU countries have finally agreed on a raft of reforms around air passenger rights that covers everything from compensation for disruption to seating rules for those travelling with children. So how will the changes impact you and why have airlines reacted angrily?
EU to ban airlines from charging parents to sit with children
Airlines will be banned from charging parents to get seats next to their children under an EU reform of passenger rights agreed on Friday that stopped short of more divisive changes, diplomats said.
Which airlines are banned in the European Union and why?
A total of 154 airlines are banned in the European Union due to safety concerns, after the 2026 update of the ‘EU air safety list’ announced by the European Commission this week.
Tourism chiefs and European ferry ports sound alarm over summer border chaos
European ferry ports have sounded the alarm about the impact of the EU's new EES checks this summer at the same time as global tourism chiefs say travellers from around the world are being put off by the prospect of long border delays in Europe.
Concerns raised over air passenger rights in Europe as crunch talks continue
Concerns are mounting at a controversial revision of Europe's air passenger rights, as crunch talks between European Parliament and Council negotiators are expected to continue next week ahead of a June 15th deadline.
Where to expect traffic jams in Austria over the long weekend
Austria is heading for a busy long weekend on the roads, with traffic clubs warning of delays around cities, on transit routes and near major events.
EU calls on nine European countries to scrap internal Schengen border checks
The European Commission on Tuesday asked nine countries in the Schengen area, including France, Germany, Sweden, Austria, Italy, Denmark and Norway to phase out internal border checks, which have been reinstated in some cases for years.
Austrian protest shuts key European highway
A protest in Austria on Saturday against noise and pollution blocked one of Europe's most important highways connecting Germany and Italy but early reports showed traffic disruptions were not as bad as feared.
What drivers in Austria need to know about the Tyrol Brenner protest shutdown
Planning to drive via the Brenner in Tyrol on May 30th? Austria is facing a rare full closure of the Brenner corridor for most of the day, and the rules on who can pass are strict.
Austria’s Pfingsten travel warning: When and where the worst delays are expected
Austria is heading into one of the busiest travel weekends of the year, with heavy traffic expected on roads and high passenger numbers on trains over the Pentecost long weekend.
Reader question: Can you really live in Vienna without a car?
For many people moving to Vienna, one question comes up quite early: Do you actually need a car in the Austrian capital?
How Austria’s planned new Pickerl rules could save drivers time and money
Austria is planning to stretch the inspection intervals for many vehicles, meaning drivers could need fewer Pickerl checks during the first ten years after a car is registered.
What travellers in Austria need to know about Italy’s transport strike on Monday
Travellers heading from Austria to Italy on Monday should check their connections carefully, as a nationwide strike is expected to cause major disruption to rail and local public transport.
COMPARE: The best commuter towns if you work in Vienna
Just because you work in Austria's capital Vienna, it does not mean that you have to live there. There are many beautiful and affordable towns just a short commute away.
ÖBB adds more than 13,500 seats for Austria’s May holiday weekends
Austria’s national rail operator ÖBB is adding more than 13,500 extra seats around the Ascension Day and Pentecost long weekends, when many people are expected to travel across the country.
Vienna airport to launch new routes to Romania
Vienna airport is set to welcome a new airline this summer, with direct flights to Cluj-Napoca in northwestern Romania.
LISTED: The roads to avoid in Austria over Ascension weekend
Austria is heading into another long weekend for Christi Himmelfahrt, or Ascension Day, and drivers should expect heavy excursion traffic from Wednesday afternoon onwards.
One trip, one ticket: New EU rules aim to ease train travel
The EU plans to force railway companies operating across the bloc to sell rivals’ tickets on their websites and share data with booking platforms, under new rules that are intended to boost train travel.
EU Commission clarifies flight compensation rights amid travel disruption
The European Commission on Friday clarified rules on air passenger rights given possible fuel shortages and travel disruption amid conflict in the Middle East.
Travel in Austria: New ÖBB double-decker trains to enter service in June
Austria’s national rail operator ÖBB has presented its new Cityjet double-decker trains, with the first services expected to begin at the end of June.
US threatens to scrap EU visa waivers over data sharing demands
The US has given the European Union an ultimatum - grant access to sensitive police data or else lose access to visa-free travel for EU citizens.
LISTED: Austrian Airlines seven new destinations from Vienna for summer 2026
Austrian Airlines is adding seven destinations from Vienna as part of its summer 2026 flight schedule, including new direct routes to Spain, Corsica, Norway, North Macedonia, Greece and the Azores.
Europe's budget airlines first to cut flights as jet fuel prices soar
Ryanair, Transavia, Volotea and other low-cost airlines are feeling the financial pain from high jet fuel prices as a result of the Middle East war and are cutting flights.