Starting in April 2026, China Eastern Airlines will operate nonstop flights three times a week from Vienna to Xi’an. The historic city, famous for the Terracotta Army, is now directly accessible.

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.

Nach langem Hin und Her führt Thailand ab Mitte 2025 die viel diskutierte Touristenabgabe ein.

Nach der COVID-19-Pandemie lockert China seine strengen Visumbestimmungen weiter und führt eine Verlängerung und Erweiterung ein.

Die neue Austrian Non-Schengen Lounge am Flughafen Wien hat eröffnet. Neues Designkonzept und Kulinarik-Highlights werden geboten.

Der Britannic Explorer soll ab Juli 2025 in England und Wales verkehren und die britische Tradition stilvollen Reisens neu interpretieren.