Eurowings (what is/was Germanwings) is beginning its assault from the base they’re establishing at Vienna International Airport, with London Stansted firmly in its sights.
Eurowings Airbus A320 with sharklets – Image, Lufthansa
The new route goes into action from the 4th December 2015 – perfect for those who want to feel a bit Christmasy in Vienna, operating the following timetable:
Vienna to London Stansted EW5830 DEPART VIE 06:25 ARRIVE STN 07:35 Monday, Wednesday and Fridays Only EW5832 DEPART VIE 18:15 ARRIVE STN 19:25 Every Day except Saturday Commences 4th December 2015 EW5830 operates Monday, Wednesday and Fridays Only EW5832 operates Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday Booked Equipment: Airbus A320 London Stansted to Vienna EW5831 DEPART STN 08:25 ARRIVE VIE 11:30 Monday, Wednesday and Fridays Only EW5833 DEPART STN 20:05 ARRIVE VIE 23:10 Every Day except Saturday Commences 4th December 2015 EW5831 operates Monday, Wednesday and Fridays Only EW5833 operates Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday Booked Equipment: Airbus A320 Data: Airlineroute
As well as London Stansted, Eurowings are planning deployments to Palma de Mallorca and Barcelona.
Eurowings operate a single cabin service (all economy), with fares split into Basic, Smart and Best depending on the amenities you require for your flight (and ticket flexibility too).
London to Vienna is contested by Austrian Airlines (LHR), British Airways (LHR and LGW), and EasyJet (LTN and LGW) – a fair bit of competition on the route already.
This route should be attractive to those who are north of London who wish to go to Austria, as well as provide a useful connectivity boost.
It’ll be interesting to see how this route performs as it will go head to head with tradtional carriers, as well as low cost ones.
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