Austrian Airlines AG is the flag carrier airline of Austria, headquartered in Vienna. Together with regional subsidiary Tyrolean Airways (Austrian Arrows) and charter arm Lauda Air, it operates scheduled services to over 130 destinations.

    Austrian Airlines was set up on 30th September, 1957, and is made up of three parts: Austrian Airlines engages in the operation of scheduled flights, Austrian Arrows deals with regional flights and Lauda Air offers charter services. As a member of the Star Alliance (one of the three largest international airline alliances) since the year 2000, Austrian Airlines flies to over 130 destinations in 66 countries, most of which are European countries. It has more flights to Central and Eastern Europe than any other airline. Most airplanes used on its long-distance routes are Airbuses and Boeings. At all times, Austrian Airlines is committed to fulfilling passengers' requirements to the very highest standard.

    The first Austrian flight to China took off on 28th March, 1995. Now a daily flight is operating to Beijing, the capital city of China.

    Starting in October 2008, Austrian Airlines will commence service to Riyadh and Jeddah in Saudi Arabia with three and four flights a week respectively.

    The armed monitoring of Austrian flights by Cobra (police anti-terrorist-squad of Austrian Federal Ministry of interior) began in 1981. During each accompanied flight at least two undercover armed air marshals are onboard.