nAustrian Airlines, the airline that?s become popular with Indian budget travellers, is offering discounted fares as it kicks off flights from Mumbai to Vienna. From September 1, it?ll be flying five times a week from Mumbai in addition to existing flights from Delhi.

Among the discounted offers are special student fares to Europe, where a one-way ticket will cost Rs 15,000 compared to the normal rate of Rs 26,000 onwards. There?re also one-way promotional offers to the US and Canada for students at Rs 19,000, ex-Mumbai. As part of their promotional Red Ticket Best Drive Offer, Austrian Airlines also has a special return fare to Europe which starts as low as Rs 19,900, while the same to the United States or Canada costs Rs 32,900.

nLike to spend a quick two weeks racing across Europe? Thomas Cook is offering 16 days across the Continent with stops in London and Dubai. The fast-moving trip will kick off in Rome (one night), followed by Pisa, Venice and Innsbruck ? all of these for one night each. After this comes three nights in Engelberg, Switzerland, one night in Mannheim, Germany, two in Antwerp and lastly two nights each in Paris, London and Dubai.

Accommodation will be at 4 star-hotels and all meals are included, except at Dubai where only breakfast and dinner is offered. There?s plenty of sightseeing as well. The package price via Mumbai is Rs 1.49 lakh per head (if you want to fly from Delhi it costs Rs 1,200 more). The price includes economy class airfare, taxes and visa charges (except the UK visa) and is valid till end-September. For more, call 2283 0473.