by Lufthansa Flyer | Apr 10, 2016 | Austrian, Business Class, Fare Sale, Featured |
Austrian has launched a deeply discounted fare for flights between Chicago or Washington and Hong Kong for only $2500! Miami – Hong Kong can be had for $2800. The fares seem to valid beginning in September and availability runs well into 2017. For those to whom it’s important, these are ‘P’ fares. Of course, these flights from the US connect through Vienna.
Not sure if these are error fares or if they will only last for a short while. So if you see something you like, book it. It may not be there tomorrow!
Austrian’s website can be quite challenging when trying to find inventory so I suggest that you use something like Google.com/flights to help you track down availability for this fare.
H/T: FlyerTalk’s NewbieRunner
by Lufthansa Flyer | Mar 30, 2016 | 767, 777, Austrian, Featured, Swiss |
In the coming weeks and months, several airports throughout Europe will witness a relatively rare event when Austrian ‘Heavies’ will replace regional jets.
If you live in, or travel to Dubrovnik, Frankfurt, Paris, Larnaca, Hamburg, or Zurich expect to see OS’ 767s and 777s operate on regularly scheduled flights. In addition to these Euro cities, Cairo will see Austrian’s 767 as well.
The reason?
It appears that Austrian has agreed to use their long haul fleet to allow SWISS pilots to gain certifications as SWISS begins to receive their 777 aircraft from Boeing. Not to worry, the LX pilots will be flying with OS pilots who are already certified for the aircraft types. The process will take place between April and October with numerous flights around Europe.
Nothing official has been spoken by either airline but according to a trustworthy source, FlyerTalk’s Oliver2002, this is nothing new for Austrian and SWISS to work together like this to help pilots get their hours and certifications.
The list of flights that will have a 767 or 777 assigned to it is a fairly lengthy and complicated one, so instead of spending hours deciphering all the variables here is a link to AirlineRoute.com’s webpage that provides a summary of the affected flights. Their presentation is quite complex, so if you have any specific questions regarding dates and flights, please leave a comment here and I’ll clear it up for you. I’ve attached a screen shot of their page for your convenience:
Austrian’s Euro timetable for 767 and 777 operations. Courtesy of AirlineRoute.net
So when you show up to your flight expecting some kind of ATR or ERJ, don’t be shocked when you see a 250-300 seat ‘Jumbo’ waiting to take you on your 45 minute flight from Vienna to Zurich.
by Lufthansa Flyer | Mar 13, 2016 | 777, Austrian, Featured, Route Announcements |
After a 17 year absence, AUSTRIAN is set to resume service to one of my favorite destinations in the world.
Beginning on September 5, AUSTRIAN will begin service to Hong Kong with 5 flights per week aboard their 777-200ER aircraft. Flights will take place on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday (from Vienna). Reservations can already be made.
The flight information is as follows:
Flight OS 67 will depart Vienna at 1:00p and arrive in Hong Kong at 6:25a the following morning.
Flight OS 68 will depart Hong Kong at 9:40a and arrive in Vienna at 4:10p the same day.
