AUSTRIA'S low-cost airline Lauda, has launched new direct flights from Liverpool to Vienna.

The company offers two weekly connections from Liverpool to Austria’s capital.

Customers and visitors can book their tickets now for an unbeatable price and will fly with the greenest/cleanest airline group in Europe, which has the lowest CO2 emissions.

Yesterday the Lauda Airbus A320 took off for the first time from Liverpool and flew to the Austrian capital.

Vienna was voted the most liveable city on the planet for the 10th time in a row.

From the middle of November, until late December Vienna’s squares transform into a magical Christmas wonderland with numerous markets popping up across the city. Alternatively enjoy a quiet relaxing weekend break in one of Vienna’s glamorous hotel’s and enjoy all the charm of this historical city at a more leisurely pace.

Lauda CEO, Andreas Gruber, said: “We are delighted to offer our passengers a new non-stop service from Liverpool to my hometown Vienna and expand our route network. Lauda allows passengers to explore the most liveable city in the world for an unbeatable price.”

Liverpool John Lennon Airport director of aviation development, Paul Winfield, said: “We are delighted to add another new carrier to Liverpool, serving the North West and North Wales market. We are delighted to welcome a new exciting destination from Liverpool, allowing passengers to travel from the North West’s Faster.Easier.Friendlier Airport. We look forward to working with Lauda for years to come.”