11.10.2023
New British entry requirements
The British government is introducing new entry requirements for travelers who currently do not require a visa.
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20.09.2023
China Airlines introduces new route
From December 12th to January 28th, the Taiwanese airline is offering improved connections to Sydney via Taipei. This new connection should allow more flexibility in travel planning. The flights depart from Vienna at 11:00 a.m. on Mondays and Fridays and reach Sydney the following day at 8:05 p.m. local time. The return flight takes place on Sundays and Thursdays from Sydney at 2:25 p.m., arriving in Vienna the next morning at 6:05 a.m.
20.09.2023
SWISS is expanding its long-haul network to include two new destinations
SWISS will add two new long-haul destinations to its flight program from Zurich for the 2024 summer flight schedule: The US capital Washington D.C. and the Canadian metropolis of Toronto will complement the route network.The connection from Zurich to Washington, D.C. will begin at the end of March and is offered daily. Departure from Zurich is scheduled at 1:00 p.m., with arrival in Washington at 4:20 p.m. The return flight takes off at 8:45 p.m. and lands in Zurich at 10:50 a.m. the following day.The new direct connection to Toronto is initially only planned for the summer flight schedule. From May 10, 2024, there will be daily flights except Mondays and Wednesdays. Departure time from Zurich is at 9:55 a.m. and arrival in Toronto is at 1:00 p.m. The return flight to Zurich departs at 4:35 p.m., landing at 6:30 a.m. the following day.
20.09.2023
Turkish Airlines will expand route network
Turkish Airlines will launch a new service to Osaka from December 12, 2023. Flights from Istanbul to Osaka operate four times a week, on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. Furthermore, from October 29th, the frequencies for flights from Istanbul to Bangkok will be increased from 14 to 21 flights per week. In addition, the flight connection from Istanbul to Seychelles will be added to the schedule, starting from October 30 with the availability of three weekly flights.
21.08.2023
Air China offers flights between Munich and Beijing
Since August 1st, 2023, Air China has resumed daily flights between Munich and Beijing. After a pause of over three years due to the pandemic, Air China is the latest Asian long-haul carrier to return to Munich Airport. The route is operated with modern long-haul aircraft.
21.08.2023
Air France is expanding its offering
In the winter schedule 2023/24, there are up to 212 weekly connections to 21 destinations in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Starting from October 30th, Air France will add Raleigh-Durham as a new US destination to its route network. This route will be operated three times a week - on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. In addition, Air France is also increasing the number of flights to Dallas/Fort Worth from three to five per week for the winter season. The recently introduced nonstop route between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Ottawa will also continue in the winter season. Furthermore, the airline is expanding its offerings to Montreal and Vancouver compared to the winter schedule of 2022/2023, increasing the frequency from three to five flights per week. Starting from December 2nd, 2023, Air France will also reintroduce flights from Pointe-à-Pitre in Guadeloupe to Montreal on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the winter schedule. Starting from October 29th, 2023, Air France will also fly between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Abu Dhabi. The route will be operated daily with the following flight times: Departure from Paris-Charles de Gaulle at 9:15 PM, arrival in Abu Dhabi at 6:45 AM the next day. Departure from Abu Dhabi at 8:45 AM, arrival at Paris-Charles de Gaulle at 1:15 PM.
21.08.2023
Qatar Airways now operates two daily flights from Vienna to Doha
Timed with the peak travel season in summer, Qatar Airways is offering more flights from selected airports in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
21.08.2023
Singapore Airlines is increasing the flight frequency between Germany and Singapore
From January 31st to March 29th, 2024, an additional flight option between Frankfurt and Singapore will be offered three times a week. In addition to the existing two daily flights, a third connection will be introduced on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
20.06.2023
Azerbaijan Airlines introduces new service at Vienna Airport
Vienna Airport welcomes a new airline to its location: Azerbaijan Airlines has been connecting Vienna and Baku twice a week since May 2023. The flag carrier of Azerbaijan now links the two capital cities of Vienna and Baku every Tuesday and Friday. The flight time between Vienna and Baku is approximately three and a half hours. Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, is located directly on the Caspian Sea and offers modern metropolitan flair and a medieval fortified old town.
20.06.2023
Swiss expands short- and medium-haul network
In the upcoming winter season, Swiss will offer a choice of 68 destinations from Zurich and Geneva. With the announcement of the 2023/24 winter flight schedule, Swiss reveals an expansion compared to the previous year. They will introduce four new destinations and increase the frequency of selected routes. From Zurich, Swiss passengers will have a total of 63 destinations to choose from on the short- and medium-haul network. Swiss will resume flights to Bremen, with four weekly flights. Furthermore, Swiss will increase the number of flights to various German cities compared to the previous winter season. They will add six weekly flights to Düsseldorf, four flights to Hamburg, and two flights to Hanover. Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, and Bucharest, the capital of Romania, will also see increased service with seven and five additional flights per week, respectively. Swiss will have particularly frequent flights to Berlin (52 flights per week), Barcelona (28 flights per week), Amsterdam (28 flights per week), and Athens (19 flights per week). Portugal will be a focus of the winter flight program, with Swiss operating 14 flights per week to the capital city of Lisbon and up to 11 flights to the northwestern coastal city of Porto. From Geneva, Swiss will offer its passengers a diverse flight program with 21 destinations on the short- and medium-haul network. Travelers will have a wide range of flights to London, Lisbon, Porto, and Athens. The recently introduced route to Hamburg will continue, with Swiss flying to the northern German port city four times per week.