Behind the scenes at Vienna Airport

To round off the topic of transport in our English lessons, the 1AK and 1BK classes went on an excursion to Vienna International Airport on March 25, 2026.

Our meeting point was the “Besucherwelt”, where the day began with an exciting experience: a security check just like for a real flight. After that, we were taken by bus across the airport grounds to the hangar of Austrian Airlines. There, we had the unique opportunity to visit and closely inspect a Boeing 777, currently the largest aircraft used by the airline for long-distance flights. Under the supervision of an Austrian Airlines technician, we were able to explore the plane in detail.

Some of the highlights of the visit were truly unforgettable. We sat in the pilot’s seat in the cockpit and relaxed in a luxurious business class seat. We also learned some impressive facts. For example, such an aircraft costs around 300 million euros and consumes approximately 6 tons of kerosene per hour.

The tour continued with further fascinating stops. We visited flight simulators, where pilots are trained to handle real life emergency situations, and the flight attendants’ training center. There, we saw an emergency slide and learned that an airplane must be evacuated within just 90 seconds.

Overall, the excursion was both educational and exciting, giving us a deeper insight into aviation and bringing our classroom topic to life in a very memorable way.

(remo/gram)