At the time, the non-schengen Lounge in the G Gate area (review here) was closed, but has since re-opened.īoarding for out 10:45AM flight was scheduled to commence at 10:00AM, but did not start until 10:14AM.
With boarding passes in hand, we proceeded to priority security where we breezed through and were soon in the Schengen Austrian Lounge. We had no wait to check-in (we had actually successfully checked in using the Austrian Airlines mobile app, but my friend was checking a bag so we had to stop by the desk). Check-InĪustrian has a special check-in area for Star Alliance Gold and business class travelers at Vienna International Airport. Unlike booking directly with Miles & More, there will be no fuel surcharge passed on for any of the three options above. Government taxes run about $60, far better than out of France, Germany, or the United Kingdom. If booking using your points on a nonstop VIE-ORD route, expect to pay: Thankfully award space was wide open on my (surprisingly empty) flight from Vienna to Chicago and I was able to confirm a ticket just a few days in advance.
BookingĪward space is much easier to come across in advance than at the last-minute on Austrian Airlines. I was far more excited to book Austrian for the onboard coffee than anything else. Austrian Airlines 777-200ER Business Class ReviewĪustrian Airlines 777-200ER Business Class Review.
