Austrian Airlines Cancellation Policy (2026) — Change Fees, Refunds & How to Cancel
For flights to/from the US booked at least 7 days before departure, you can cancel within 24 hours of booking without penalty.
24-Hour Rule
Yes — free cancellation within 24 hours of booking. For flights to/from the US booked at least 7 days before departure, you can cancel within 24 hours of booking without penalty.
Cancellation Fees
| Fare Class | Fee |
|---|---|
| Basic Economy | Economy Light: Non-refundable. |
| Main Cabin | Economy Classic: Non-refundable (only taxes refunded). Economy Flex: Refundable for a fee. |
| Premium | Premium Economy: Non-refundable or refundable for a fee depending on fare. |
| Business | Business Saver: Non-refundable. Business Flex: Fully refundable. |
Change Fees
| Fare Class | Fee |
|---|---|
| Basic Economy | Economy Light: Changes not permitted or subject to high fees depending on route. |
| Main Cabin | Economy Classic: Changes permitted for a fee (typically €70-€150) plus fare difference. |
| Premium | Premium Economy: Changes permitted for a fee plus fare difference. |
| Business | Business Saver: Changes permitted for a fee. Business Flex: Changes permitted free of charge (fare difference applies). |
Refund Method
Refunds are credited to the original form of payment. Non-refundable tickets may only receive a refund of unused taxes and fees.
Same-Day Change
Same-day changes are generally not permitted on Economy Light fares. Flex fares may allow same-day changes subject to availability.
No-Show Policy
If you fail to show up for a flight, onward or return flights may be automatically cancelled. The ticket value is generally lost except for refundable taxes.
How to Cancel
- Go to the Austrian Airlines website and navigate to 'My Bookings'.
- Enter your booking code and last name.
- Select the flight you wish to cancel.
- Follow the prompts to cancel and review any refund amount before confirming.
Tips
- Always check the fare conditions before booking, as Economy Light is highly restrictive.
- If your flight is cancelled by the airline, you are entitled to a full refund or rebooking.
- For US flights, take advantage of the 24-hour risk-free cancellation if needed.
- Consider purchasing travel insurance for non-refundable fares.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Austrian Airlines cancellation policy?
- Austrian Airlines cancellation policy allows free cancellation within 24 hours of booking (must be booked 7+ days before departure for US flights). After 24 hours: Main Cabin — economy classic: non-refundable (only taxes refunded). economy flex: refundable for a fee.. Basic Economy — economy light: non-refundable..
- Can I cancel a Austrian Airlines flight for free?
- Yes — For flights to/from the US booked at least 7 days before departure, you can cancel within 24 hours of booking without penalty. Economy Classic: Non-refundable (only taxes refunded). Economy Flex: Refundable for a fee.
- What is Austrian Airlines's change fee?
- Main Cabin: Economy Classic: Changes permitted for a fee (typically €70-€150) plus fare difference.. Basic Economy: Economy Light: Changes not permitted or subject to high fees depending on route..
- How do I get a refund from Austrian Airlines?
- Refunds are credited to the original form of payment. Non-refundable tickets may only receive a refund of unused taxes and fees.
- What happens if I no-show on Austrian Airlines?
- If you fail to show up for a flight, onward or return flights may be automatically cancelled. The ticket value is generally lost except for refundable taxes.