246 Austrians
Iran war: AUA cancels flights, crisis team meets
The military attacks between Israel, the US, and Iran are now also having a direct impact on Austria. As the escalation continues to intensify, domestic authorities are already responding with initial security measures on Saturday. According to its own statements, Austrian Airlines is suspending several flights to the Middle East.
The Foreign Ministry is monitoring developments "on an ongoing basis and evaluating the situation continuously." A crisis team is meeting in Vienna. "Austrians who are in the region or have relatives there can call the emergency number +43 1 90115 4411 around the clock," said a spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry.
246 Austrian citizens in Iran
The authorities also adjusted the travel warning for Israel, Qatar, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Iran, and Iraq: the highest warning level now applies to these countries. There are currently 246 Austrian citizens in Iran, two of whom are registered as travelers, the Foreign Ministry told the "Krone" newspaper. There is currently no information available about injuries or fatalities. Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger said that they are in close contact with the embassies on site.
Flight connections suspended
Air traffic is also affected: Austrian Airlines (AUA) is temporarily suspending several connections to the Middle East. Specifically, flights to and from Tel Aviv, Amman, and Erbil are canceled until March 7. Connections to Tehran remain suspended until the end of March. In addition, certain airspaces—including Israel, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq, Iran, Kuwait, and Bahrain—are currently not in use.
Flights to Dubai also affected
Flights to and from Dubai are also suspended until March 1 for the time being. According to AUA, affected passengers can rebook free of charge or receive a refund of the ticket price.
Increased threat level
In Austria itself, the security authorities have adapted measures to protect Iranian, Israeli, and American facilities to the new situation, according to the Ministry of the Interior. The situation is being "closely monitored" in cooperation with the Office for the Protection of the Constitution and in close consultation with security authorities abroad in order to ensure targeted prevention strategies and maximum security for the people of Austria. According to the ministry, there is currently an increased threat level for Austria—as for many other European countries—but no concrete danger.
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