Austrian Airlines Introduces Austrian Dirndlas Its
New Signature Long-Haul Drink
- A distinctive “Made in Austria” beverage now takes off on Austrian Airlines’ long-haul flights
- Austrian Dirndl delights passengers’ palates at 33,000 feet with its perfectly balanced fruity-tart flavor
- Crafted from organic Cornelian cherries sourced from the greater Vienna region
Austrian Airlines is expanding its carefully curated premium spirits portfolio, designed to create memorable moments of indulgence at 33,000 feet, with a truly distinctive new addition: Austrian Dirndl. This new signature drink for the airline carries a clear message around the globe: this is what modern, mindful enjoyment tastes like, crafted from the finest natural ingredients and proudly “Made in Austria”.
At the heart of Austrian Dirndl is a liqueur made from the Cornelian cherry (Cornus mas), affectionately known as Dirndl in eastern Austria. Rich in vitamin C and iron, this traditional fruit lends the drink its distinctive character. Freshly prepared on board Austrian Airlines’ Dreamliner, Boeing 777 and Boeing 767 aircraft, the drink is mixed in a 1:2 ratio with sparkling mineral water and served over ice. The result is a refreshing, light and perfectly balanced beverage with vibrant fruity-tart notes, making it an equally enjoyable aperitif or digestif.
The new signature drink was developed through a close collaboration between Austrian Airlines, the team at Wiener Dirndl Genuss GmbH and THE Taste Symphonie. The organic Dirndl fruit is sourced from Vienna and the surrounding region, where it blossoms as early as March before being hand-harvested at peak ripeness in late summer.
Austrian Airlines
Austrian Airlines is Austria’s leading airline with a worldwide route network of more than 120 destinations. With its hub at Vienna Airport, Austrian Airlines connects Austria with Europe and the whole world. As Austria’s flag carrier, Austrian Airlines embodies highest service quality and acts responsibly to society and the environment. Austrian Airlines aims to achieve a neutral CO2 balance by 2050 through reduction and compensation measures. Already by 2030, Austrian wants to halve its net CO2 emissions compared to 2019 through reduction and compensation measures. Austrian Airlines’ environmental management has been validated according to the EMAS standard since 2023.
Austrian Airlines is part of Lufthansa Group, Europe’s largest airline group, and a member of the Star Alliance, the first global group of international airlines.