Austrian Airlines - Flights to Austria from NZ

Austrian Airlines offers a wide range of connections throughout Central and Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. As a long-time member of Star Alliance (the world’s largest airline alliance), the Austrian Airlines’s network is linked with that of other leading airlines, such as Air New Zealand, to offer a global airline network.

Headquartered at the Vienna International Airport, the Austrian Airlines Group, which comprises Austrian Airlines, Austrian Arrows and Lauda Air, operate to over 130 destinations worldwide, including Central and Eastern Europe, Egypt, China, India, UAE, Lebanon, UK, Greece, Canada, US, and via code-share agreements with Air New Zealand, to Australia and New Zealand.

Tasman Trade

Air New Zealand and Austrian Airlines (utilising Lauda Air at the time) commenced code-share arrangements in 2003, providing the New Zealand travel market with another gateway to and from Europe, and southbound travellers with a link across the Tasman.

Since then, the Austrian Airlines Group has rationalised their services. The routes out of Sydney and Melbourne to Vienna are now operated by Austrian Airlines, while Lauda concentrates on the European holiday market, and Austrian Arrows serves the busy domestic and regional flight segments.

Code-sharing with Air New Zealand enables Austrian Airlines to provide the Kiwi market with excellent connections via Australia to Asia and Europe.

Europe’s East-West hub

Austria is perfectly positioned as a European hub, with excellent East-West connections serviced by Austrian Airlines’ fleet of Airbus and Boeing craft for the longer hauls, Fokker 100/70 and Bombardier Q400 for the shorter trips.

The country’s transport infrastructure is efficient: the airports are well designed and transfers to and from the city centres are easy to negotiate via road, bus or train systems.

Business Class on Austrian Airlines

Short-haul business travellers have the benefit of Austrian Airlines’ renowned catering and refitted Airbus and Boeing 737s, providing increased seat comfort, legroom and reclining angle. Separate check-in counter and Business Lounge access is available, as well as the priority baggage and increased allowances weight allowances.

Along with additional leg room and reclining seats, the long-haul business traveller will be treated to a welcome drink and savoury nibbles, followed by fine dining options and complementary wine selections, all presented by an onboard chef and sommelier. Throughout the flight, travellers will be offered beverages, including wine, beer, speciality coffees or spirits.

Business Class entertainment includes 12 music and 12 movie channels (on B777 flights), viewed on your personal screen.

Austrian Airlines has earned a reputation for fantastic food and friendly service. Long haul Economy Class passengers will be welcomed with a drink and savoury nibbles, offered two-course menus from which to choose, accompanied by snacks and beverages throughout the flight.

Feature films are presented in the Economy cabins on long haul flights, along with 12 audio channels. Seats offer 80cm of legroom and a reclining angle of 120 degrees.

A refreshing spirit

Austrian Airlines business lounges provide drinks, snacks, free wireless, various forms of entertainment from newspapers to television, and separate relaxation areas. The lounges in Vienna are available to Austrian passengers either flying out of or transferring in Vienna, for a reasonable rate of EUR35.

Austrian Airlines operates the Air Plus reward system and “Miles & More” frequent flyer program, enabling members to earn flight credits that can then be converted to benefits and products under the scheme.

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