The wraps are off Austrian Airlines's new livery, and it's a more subtle make-over than some were expecting.

The Star Alliance partner's clean 'Euro-white' design remains in place, with the bright red of the Austrian flag now the only colour to be seen on the first repainted Airbus A321, which was snapped by a member of the PlaneCrazy.sk community today.

Gone are the soft blue engine cowlings and the undercarriage of the current stripe.

The belly is now stark white, while a slash of red highlights the engine nacelles.

The brand has also been tweaked to 'My Austrian'.

Austrian Airlines is expected to formally launch the new look early next month.

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