Austrian Airlines
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Austrian Airlines is Austria's flag carrier airline, headquartered in Vienna and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group from its Vienna International Airport hub.
Austrian Airlines operates in the Airlines Serving Austria segment.
Austrian Airlines: Disambiguation
Austrian Airlines is NOT the same as Lufthansa, its German parent airline, and it is NOT the same as the Lufthansa Group, the holding company that owns both carriers. Austrian Airlines refers specifically to the Austrian operating airline (IATA code OS) based at Vienna International Airport. It is also distinct from Eurowings, the Lufthansa Group's low-cost subsidiary that also flies from Vienna under separate pricing and branding.
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Austrian Airlines: Core Facts
- Entity Type
- Flag Carrier Airline
- Legal Name
- Austrian Airlines AG
- IATA / ICAO Code
- OS / AUA
- Founded
- 1957
- Headquarters
- Vienna, Austria
- Main Hub
- Vienna International Airport (VIE)
- Parent Company
- Lufthansa Group
- Alliance
- Star Alliance
- Fleet Size
- ~66 aircraft
- Destinations
- ~130 worldwide
- Employees
- ~7,000
- Country
- Austria
- Status
- Active Definition
- Verified
Austrian Airlines: Frequently Asked Questions
What is Austrian Airlines?
Austrian Airlines is Austria's national flag carrier and the largest airline based in Austria. Austrian Airlines operates scheduled passenger flights from its Vienna International Airport hub to around 130 destinations across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and North America.
Is Austrian Airlines owned by Lufthansa?
Austrian Airlines is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group, which acquired it in 2009. Austrian Airlines continues to operate under its own brand, IATA code (OS), and Vienna hub while benefiting from the Lufthansa Group's purchasing power and network.
Which alliance does Austrian Airlines belong to?
Austrian Airlines is a member of Star Alliance, the world's largest airline alliance. Austrian Airlines frequent flyers earn and redeem miles through the Miles and More program shared with Lufthansa, SWISS, and other Lufthansa Group carriers.
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