There was recent speculation that the Linz flights from Frankfurt would no longer operate. Airport boss Norbert Draskovits countered that the talks were on the home leg. And on Thursday, Linz Airport followed up: with the help of Austrian Airlines, the all-important connection is coming back!
The flights to Frankfurt are important for business travelers, but also for those who want to go on holiday abroad and therefore book long-haul flights that take them to America or Asia – this is how Linz Airport argues when it comes to the importance of the connection to Germany Banking metropolis is leaving.
And from the autumn this will be activated again. From 27 October, Linz will be connected to Frankfurt three times a day. Austrian Airlines is behind it. The Austrian flagship airline uses an ATR 72-600 (72 seats) from its Swedish partner Braathens Regional Airlines, which means that Upper Austria can be connected directly to the hub again.
“We are very pleased that we have reached this important milestone with Linz Airport and the state of Upper Austria and can start the winter flight schedule,” emphasizes Michael Trestl, CEO of Austrian Airlines. “This now ensures that business travelers from our state can travel quickly and comfortably all over the world,” says State Councilor for Economic Affairs Markus Achleitner. Chairman of the Supervisory Board Klaus Luger is also pleased: “It is extremely gratifying that Austrian Airlines is taking over this important connection.”
The route has been abandoned since March 31
Airport boss Norbert Draskovits stresses the importance of “constructive and solution-oriented talks” with Austrian Airlines and Lufthansa, which will ultimately lead to the resumption of the service. The route has been closed since March 31 after Lufthansa withdrew the Air Dolomiti aircraft flying between Linz and Frankfurt due to an engine recall.
Source: Krone
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