austria

30 instead of 50 percent

Austrian Airlines forced to reduce flight plan

The booking situation at the Lufthansa subsidiary is worse than expected. As a result, Austrian Airlines' winter offer will be smaller than planned. More

05.10.20 - 20:58 | Stefan Eiselin 0 Comments

Switching to rail

Will trains replace flights more quickly?

In Europe, many short-haul flights are disappearing in favour of train connections. In some cases, the coronavirus crisis accelerates the trend. More

23.09.20 - 19:27 | Timo Nowack 0

Leaving Austria

Lauda is relocating from Vienna to Malta

Ryanair withdraws its subsidiary Lauda from Vienna and rebuilds it in Malta. The operation is to be transferred to the new Lauda Europe by 2020. More

29.07.20 - 15:24 | Timo Nowack 0

Interview with Austrian Environmental Minister Leonore Gewessler

«The future is the train, especially on short haul routes»

Austria's Environment Minister Leonore Gewessler on the minimum price for airline tickets, train vs. flight and the future of aviation. More

24.06.20 - 15:14 | Stefan Eiselin 0

Reduced to wet-lease firm

Ryanair has cancelled Lauda’s jet deliveries

The Austrian airline is indeed saved. But Lauda receives a completely new role and shrinks. More

19.06.20 - 8:45 | Stefan Eiselin 0

Higher sustainability

Switzerland introduces a ticket levy

The Swiss Parliament approves a new measure to fight climate change. It has passed a tax on air tickets amounting up to 112 euros. More

10.06.20 - 17:03 | Stefan Eiselin 0

No less than 40 euros

Austria defines a minimum price for flights

The Austrian government wants to make aviation more sustainable. They have adopted three measures to achieve this. One primarily affects low-cost airlines. More

09.06.20 - 8:39 | Stefan Eiselin 0

Agreement with Austria is close

State aid to keep Lufthansa’s champion status

This week, Lufthansa and the government of Austria intend to agree on aid for Austrian Airlines. The aviation group is not only looking for state aid for reason of survival - but to keep its position. More

03.06.20 - 17:50 | Timo Nowack 0

Lufthansa negotiations

Airlines in which the state owns a stake

When the German government enters the capital of Lufthansa, that will be a big change for the airline. But state holdings are not that uncommon in aviation. An overview. More

12.05.20 - 9:27 | Timo Nowack 0

Coronavirus

Lufthansa Group currently has a surplus of 150 planes

The Lufthansa Group has too much capacity because of the coronavirus epidemic. Some 50 planes cannot be filled currently. The group mulls other cost cutting measures as well. More

04.03.20 - 16:49 | Timo Nowack 0

Interview with Ryanair-CMO Kenny Jacobs

«We just call it 737»

Chief Marketing Officer Kenny Jacobs explains what Ryanair will call the 737 Max, why he thinks his airline is green, if there will be more base closures and for how long he will keep up the price war in Vienna. More

30.01.20 - 7:03 | Laura Frommberg 0

Two million Euros of losses a week

Lauda is launching an urgent cost cutting programme

Ryanair's Austrian subsidiary is missing its earnings forecast, which had already been revised downwards. Lauda is currently losing almost two million euros a week. More

13.01.20 - 7:01 | Stefan Eiselin 0

Cost savings

Austrian Airlines will cut its costs

Due to massive competition by low-cost airlines, the Lufthansa subsidiary has to cut its cost base. Austrian Airlines is reducing its workforce and adapting its long-haul offering. More

07.11.19 - 14:29 | Stefan Eiselin 0

Bigger loss that expected

Lauda loses one million – each week

The Austrian low-coster lost over 200 million euros in two years. Nevertheless, owner Ryanair believes Lauda can surpass Austrian Airlines in Vienna. More

25.10.19 - 12:03 | Stefan Eiselin 0