is facing a significant downturn, expecting two million fewer passengers this year. Board member Günther Ofner reports that has ceased operations at the hub, while has relocated several aircraft to Slovakia.
Lower Austria Governor and Vienna Governor are calling for the abolition of the flight ticket levy. The tax currently costs 12 euros per ticket, rising to 30 euros for short-haul flights under 350 kilometers in distance.
Regional leaders aim to restore competitiveness as costs in nearby Bratislava, just 55 kilometers away, are one-third cheaper. Minister Peter Hanke has pledged 30 million euros in annual crisis aid starting in 2027 to support the airport's future stability.