Austrian baggage + fares

• Cabin (Economy): 8kg main bag 55x40x23cm + 1 small item 40x30x15cm.
• Cabin (Business): 14kg (2 pieces × 7kg).
• Economy Light fare: NO checked.
• Economy Classic: 1×23kg checked + paid seat selection.
• Economy Plus: 2×23kg + free seat + 1 free change.
• Premium Economy (long-haul only): 1×23kg cabin + 2×23kg checked + better food + dedicated cabin.
• Business (long-haul): lie-flat + 2×32kg + lounge + Premium meals + chauffeur (some markets).
• Sports equipment: ski/golf/bike €40-80.
• Star Alliance Gold: +1 checked bag.
• Online check-in: 23 hours to 1 hour before departure.

Austrian routes + hubs

• Hub: Vienna VIE (mega-hub).
• European routes: all major capitals + extensive Central + Eastern Europe.
• Eastern Europe specialty: Vienna Bucharest, Kiev, Belgrade, Sarajevo, Skopje, Sofia, Pristina, Tirana, Yerevan, Baku, Tbilisi. STRONGEST European airline for these routes.
• Middle East: Tel Aviv, Beirut, Erbil, Tehran, Dubai, Doha, Amman, Riyadh, Cairo.
• USA: NYC JFK, Newark, Chicago, Washington Dulles, Los Angeles.
• Asia: Bangkok, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Delhi (limited).
• Africa: Cairo, Mauritius.
• Austrian Arrows / Tyrolean Airways: regional subsidiary.
• Codeshare: Lufthansa Group + Star Alliance.

Austrian service + Miles & More

• Service style: Austrian elegance — multilingual cabin crew (German, English, French + Eastern European languages).
• Food: Austrian-influenced menu — Sachertorte, schnitzel, melange coffee.
• Premium Economy + Business: Wiener Kaffeehaus coffee service. Austrian wines.
• Miles & More: Austrian uses Lufthansa Group’s program.
• Senator (Star Alliance Gold): Austrian Senator Lounge VIE + Lufthansa lounges + all Star Alliance lounges worldwide.
• HON Circle: private check-in + concierge service.
• Austrian Servus Card: Austrian co-branded credit card with bonus miles.
• Best for: Vienna transit, Eastern Europe connections, Lufthansa Group regulars.
• Skytrax: 4-star airline.
• Reviews: 4/5 stars typical. Reliable Austrian service.

Common Austrian fees + tips

• 2nd checked bag: €60-100 short-haul, €100-200 long-haul.
• Economy Light upgrade: €25-60 to add bag = Classic fare.
• Excess baggage: €40-100 per kg.
• Name change: €70+.
• Flight change: €70-300 + fare difference (Light = no changes).
• Cancellation: non-refundable Light. Refund Plus + Business.
• Pet (in cabin): €60-100.
• Pet (in hold): €120-300.
• Special assistance: FREE — book 48h ahead.
• WiFi onboard: €5-25.
• Best routes: Vienna → Bucharest, Vienna → Kiev (when operational), Vienna → Belgrade, Vienna → Yerevan.
• Hub Vienna delays: rare. Vienna Airport is efficient hub.
• Common complaints: Light fare strict baggage enforcement.

Frequently Asked Questions

Austrian Airlines cabin baggage?

Economy: 8kg main bag 55x40x23cm + 1 small item 40x30x15cm. Business: 14kg (2 pieces × 7kg). Economy Light fare = cabin only (no checked).

Austrian check-in online?

23 hours to 1 hour before departure. FREE. Mobile boarding pass via app. Self-service kiosks at Vienna + other airports.

Austrian Economy Light worth it?

Only if no checked bag needed. +€25-60 to add bag = same as Classic. Avoid for any leisure trip with luggage.

Austrian vs Lufthansa?

Both Star Alliance + Lufthansa Group + Miles & More. Austrian: Vienna hub + Eastern Europe specialty. Lufthansa: Frankfurt + Munich hubs + larger network. Austrian best for Vienna transit + Eastern Europe.

Austrian Star Alliance Gold benefits?

Senator Lounge VIE + Lufthansa lounges + all Star Alliance lounges globally + +1 checked bag + priority everywhere. Earned via 100K Miles & More tier miles in year.

Austrian best routes?

Vienna → Eastern Europe routes (Bucharest, Belgrade, Sarajevo, Skopje, Sofia). Vienna → Middle East (Tel Aviv, Tehran, Erbil). Best European airline for Central + Eastern Europe connections.

See also

• Vienna Airport guide

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