Starting in 2026 the Lufthansa Group will equip around 850 aircraft with Starlink highspeed internet. Passengers will benefit from fast connectivity and free access for status customers and Travel ID users. Full implementation is expected by 2029.

2026 starts turbulently: Travel warning level 4 is in effect for Venezuela and Iran, and Austrian Airlines has suspended flights to Iran. Global tensions and new entry restrictions are currently making travel more difficult.

Since January 1, 2026, travelers to Georgia must present travel health insurance with a coverage of at least 30,000 GEL (approx. 10,000 EUR) in English or Georgian.

Fly nonstop from Vienna to Muscat for the first time. SalamAir connects Austria with Oman three times a week for cultural and nature trips.

The border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia is escalating again. Following the breakdown of the ceasefire, there have been heavy attacks and the first confirmed deaths. Thousands of people are fleeing the border areas, and the situation remains tense. Travelers should heed current warnings.