Travel Advisory: Free Wireless Internet Connections in Austrian Airlines' Business Class Lounge and throughout Vienna International Airport

As US airports make news by announcing free, wireless Internet access, this is "old news" with Austrian Airlines and the Vienna (Austrian) International Airport.

New York (PRWEB) August 5, 2004 -- Whats 'new about free, wireless Internet connections?" asks Austrian Airlines and the Vienna International Airport. As news reports begin to proliferate in the US about American airports gradually installing or planning to install free, wireless Internet services, Austrian Airlines and the Vienna International Airport issued a joint statement today to remind the US travel and business media that free, wireless Internet connections are old news" in Austrian Airlines Vienna business class lounges as well as throughout all areas of the Vienna International Airport.

According to Herbert Koschier, Austrian Airlines General Manager -- The Americas, In June of 2003, after several months of construction, when we reopened our redesigned and enlarged main business class lounge in the Vienna International Airport, in addition to creating four sections, each with a uniquely distinct ambiance, we also installed a wireless (W-LAN) system for free Internet access for Austrian Airlines and fellow Star Alliance business class travelers. This is in addition to free local phone access, credit card toll-telephones, printers, fax and an office copier. The Austrian Airlines business class lounge in the Vienna International Airport is more than a relaxation and revitalization area, because with free Internet and other office services, it can be your temporary office."

Hans Mayer, spokesman for the Vienna International Airport, reported that in October of 2002, we set up a totally free system that covers all areas of the Vienna International Airport using the latest Siemens and Cisco technology. We have received many e-mails from travelers transiting here from all over the world, from CEOs to students, telling us how much they appreciate this free access to fast, high quality wireless Internet service throughout the entire Vienna International Airport."

The combination of the Austrian Airlines business class service and the Vienna International Airports service means there is total -- and free -- wireless Internet access for all travelers at the Vienna International Airport," said Herbert Koschier of Austrian Airlines.

From the US, Austrian Airlines offers non-stop service to Vienna, and beyond, from New York/JFK and Washington, DC/Dulles. The ultra-modern Vienna International Airport serves as the global hub for Austrians connecting service throughout Austria as well as to virtually every destination in central and eastern Europe, the Balkans, the Slavic Republics, the Baltic States, Poland, Romania, Bulgaria, Russia and the Russian Federation, Armenia, Ukraine, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Greece, Turkey and Israel.

With a modern fleet of 95 aircraft, Austrian Airlines circles the globe with service to 129 destinations in 65 countries on five continents. For reservations or information, contact your travel agent or call Austrian Airlines directly at (800) 843-0002. A proud Star Alliance member.

Editorial Note: Check Austrians weekly Internet specials to many destinations. Click on e-speci@ls" which are updated every Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. EST at www.austrianair.com
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