Vienna Airport Shutdown Disrupts Business Travel Across Europe

Severe ice conditions shut Vienna International Airport, cancelling 120+ flights and causing widespread travel disruption for European business and tourism sectors. (Austria, broader Europe)

The closure affected connections across the EU and beyond, highlighting vulnerability in travel infrastructure to extreme winter weather. Airlines and travellers faced delays, reroutes and logistical challenges, impacting scheduled meetings and business tours. This incident underscores operational risks for corporate travel and raises demand for resilient travel planning tools. HPC Consultancy can help clients with travel risk assessments, contingency planning, and surveys of travel demand impacts on European tour and corporate travel operations