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“Not reliable airline”
Review of Austrian Airlines


Reviewed November 23, 2024

I booked a ticket from this airline. The ticket has been canceled two times from airline and the suggested flight instead was for a month after. I don’t know what are they thinking??? Finally I decided to cancel at all but for the most surprise they took tax when returning the money!!!! I don’t know for what service I have payed this tax?! I don’t suggest buying tickets from this airline.

Date of travel: November 2024
1  Thank shaghayegh k
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Reviewed November 22, 2024

Usually I travel with Austrian Airlines behalf of Lufthansa easily, but no this time. My flight was cancelled as there were 5 persons on this flight. All these passengers and I were send to Lufthansa desk for further instructions. I was given a paper with options to take a hotel, taxi and meal with some limit then later request to refund it. I've done.
What I'm upset -
1. ticket was twice more expensive than usual for this itinerary
200+Euro extra price,
2. I send my request to refund to Lufthansa twice they were redirected it to Austrian Airlines and only now I got an answer that Austrian Airlines rep is sorry and can't handle refund.
134 Euro to be refunded

Date of travel: July 2024
Thank Vyacheslav K
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Reviewed November 21, 2024

Traveled from Bkk-Vie and then connecting flight from Vie-LHR had 20min boarding delays from bkk but managed to get to Vienna on time for my connection, everything went smooth after seeing all the bad reviews I was hesitating…I was on staff travel…beware as was told they take Cargo over passengers as the airline makes more money from it. Thailand Front of house was rude and not very sympathetic…working in the airport myself I know reassurance is needed for standby passengers which the Thailand employees did not show. Got to Vienna everything went smooth got my boarding pass instant and everything was on time. I can see the bad reviews as the cabin crew can be very rude, had a lady next to me who was missed out for snacks but her baby got one she called the crew member multiple times and when she lightly tapped her she went mental and lost her head..I was shocked. The crew seem to be in a rush non stop and have no plan or routine..just if there head. They forgot out a few people when handing out food and it’s like pick and choose, apart from that everything was fine entertainment onboard is very good better than qatar and also seats was better than qatar which was surprising.

Date of travel: November 2024
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Thank Amaad H
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Reviewed November 20, 2024

This airline forces passengers to check in their carry-on luggage during boarding, even when all bags are fully compliant with size and weight regulations. Such a practice is entirely unreasonable and causes unnecessary inconvenience to travelers who have packed according to the rules.
The ground staff displayed an appalling lack of understanding or empathy for passengers. Their behavior was impertinent, aggressive, and even bordering on violent. This level of hostility is shocking and completely unacceptable, especially from employees working in direct contact with customers.
Passengers deserve respectful and professional treatment, not to be bullied into compliance with arbitrary decisions. Such staff members should not be allowed to interact with customers in any capacity.
I would strongly caution against flying with this airline if you value a smooth and respectful travel experience.

Date of travel: November 2024
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Reviewed November 19, 2024

We lost our coneccion flight in Austria because the flight was 40+ minutes late and the compensación they give us was 15€ to eat inside the aeroport. We lost a full day because of the flight delay and they said is our fault. Thanks. Nevera again Austriam Airlines.

Date of travel: October 2024
Thank Bogdii B
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