Austrian Airlines Ditches Swedish Carrier Amid Operational Concerns

Austrian Airlines has cancelled its wet lease contract with Braathens Regional Airlines due to the Swedish carrier’s failure to meet operational standards. Braathens will cease operations on Austrian routes, prompting Austrian Airlines to seek alternative operators for feeder flights. The decision was made after Braathens failed an operational audit. Austrian Airlines had hired Braathens to operate smaller aircraft on certain routes since 2024. Braathens’ subsidiary, Braathens International Airways, entered bankruptcy proceedings in September 2025. The move was reported by AeroTime.