Austria braces for record 40 °C heatwave, transport operators warn of possible disruptions
Vienna’s Donauinselfest unveils airport-style entry checks and extra night transport
Austria updates national heat-warning portal, activates free advisory hotline
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Early-holiday traffic clogs Austria’s Fernpass and Alpine tunnels as spot border checks return
Live data on 23 June show the Fernpass B179, Karawanken-Autobahn A11, Pfändertunnel and Tauern-Autobahn all suffering hour-long delays. Causes include the first holiday-exodus wave, revived Schengen spot checks and heat-driven daytime maintenance. Travellers and logistics operators should expect prolonged journey times and carry passports even on domestic-looking legs.
Vienna Airport scraps 100-ml liquid rule after roll-out of CT scanners
From 26 June 2026, Vienna International Airport will allow liquids of up to two litres and require no removal of electronics, thanks to new CT scanners at all security lanes. The upgrade halves checkpoint waiting times and is expected to improve airline punctuality and traveller experience, making Austria one of the first EU members to drop the post-2006 100-ml rule.