If you're already missing the summer sun and aren't quite ready to face the impending winter chill, Austrian Airlines has some fantastic news for your travel plans. Just in time for the autumn school holidays, the Lufthansa subsidiary announced it is significantly expanding its schedule with approximately 100 additional flights.
In response to a surge in demand for late-October getaways, Austrian Airlines is keeping the dream of a warm-weather escape alive by extending several routes that typically end with the summer flight schedule.
Here is everything you need to know about Austrian Airlines’ latest schedule updates.
Chasing the Sun: Extended Summer Routes
For travelers hoping to squeeze in one last beach trip, Austrian Airlines is maintaining connections to several beloved southern European destinations well into the autumn season.
Instead of wrapping up these routes as usual, the airline is continuing flights to:
- Ibiza, Spain
- Fuerteventura, Spain
- Funchal, Madeira (Portugal)
- Olbia, Sardinia (Italy)
- Heraklion, Crete (Greece)
In addition to keeping these summer hotspots accessible, Austrian is also bumping up the frequency of its flights to other sunny staples, including Palma de Mallorca, Larnaca (Cyprus), Rome, Naples, and Nice. Whether you are after a relaxing island retreat or a Mediterranean city break, the extended schedule offers plenty of flexibility.
Winter Long-Haul Pivot: Asia and the Indian Ocean
As the official winter flight schedule kicks in at the end of October, Austrian Airlines is shifting its heavy-duty operational focus toward warmer, long-haul destinations across Asia and the Indian Ocean.
If a tropical winter escape is on your radar, you'll have more options than ever:
- The Maldives & Mauritius: Flights to Malé and Mauritius will gradually ramp up to seven times a week. During the peak February semester break, this will increase to an impressive ten weekly connections.
- An Equipment Upgrade: Starting in mid-January, passengers flying to Mauritius will get to experience the route on a modern Boeing 787-9 long-haul aircraft.
- Thailand Bound: If you are heading to Southeast Asia, the Bangkok route will see a massive boost, offering up to two daily flights throughout January and February.
Adjustments to the North Atlantic Network
To make room for the extra capacity needed for these popular Asian and Indian Ocean routes, Austrian Airlines is temporarily reshuffling its North Atlantic schedule.
During January and February—typically a slower season for transatlantic travel—the airline will temporarily suspend select flights to Chicago, Boston, and New York (JFK). However, if you need to travel to North America during this window, flights to Newark, Washington, D.C., and Montreal will continue to operate completely uninterrupted.
European City Hops Remain Steady
For business travelers and weekend city-hoppers, rest assured that Austrian’s core European network remains rock solid. Key winter flight connections to major hubs like London, Amsterdam, Paris, and Berlin will operate without any changes.
Whether you want to catch the tail end of the Mediterranean summer or plan a tropical February escape, Austrian Airlines' expanded schedule makes it easier than ever to avoid the winter blues.
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