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Austria raises 2026 minimum-salary thresholds for Red-White-Red and EU Blue Cards
Effective 1 January 2026, Austria will increase the minimum-salary thresholds for all major work-permit categories. The Red-White-Red Card (key employee) rises to €3,225, the EU Blue Card to €3,678.57 and super-key-employee/LSD-BG exemption to €7,740. Employers must update budgets and renewal calculations immediately. Failure to meet the new figures will trigger application refusals or compliance findings.
Austrian police launch nationwide border-control surge ahead of Halloween weekend
From 30 October Austria is running intensified border and transport-hub checks to intercept illegal fireworks and enhance security around Halloween and All Saints’ Day. The operation, announced by the Interior Ministry, involves joint work with Czech authorities and could delay cross-border travel and freight. Business travellers and employers should anticipate ID checks and factor in longer journey times.
Lufthansa Group’s €1.3 bn Q3 profit signals robust corporate-travel rebound for Austrian Airlines
Lufthansa Group posted a €1.3 bn Q3 profit on record revenues, citing strong premium and corporate demand. Austrian Airlines, part of the Group, stands to gain from added frequencies on core Vienna routes and improved punctuality, giving mobility managers greater seat availability but potentially firmer fares. The positive outlook supports planning for Austria-based business travellers in early 2026.