[Coronavirus] Swiss Federal Council fleshes out support for airlines (SWISS, Edelweiss, easyJet Switzerland)
During its meeting on 29 April 2020, the Federal Council decided to provide support to the airlines Swiss and Edelweiss to bridge liquidity shortfalls....
SWISS performs cargo flights for the Swiss Red Cross
SWISS has conducted a total of seven charter cargo flights from Shanghai (China) to Switzerland on behalf of the Swiss Red Cross. The flights,...
SWISS to expand its cargo services and reconfigure three Boeing 777s into cargo aircraft
SWISS and its Swiss WorldCargo division have performed more than 80 cargo-only flights since the end of March, transporting over 1,300 tonnes of airfreight...
Lufthansa Group first quarter results around -1.2 billion euros – Intensive negotiations with governments to secure solvency
The travel restrictions implemented as a consequence of the global spread of the coronavirus had a significant impact on the Lufthansa Group's earnings development...
Lufthansa Group extends greatly reduced flight schedule until 17 May
Due to the continuing national and international travel restrictions, the Lufthansa Group's return flight schedule will initially be extended until 17 May and then...
Christina Foerster and Dr Detlef Kayser join the SWISS Board of Directors
SWISS Board of Directors members Harry Hohmeister and Ulrik Svensson stepped down from their positions at the beginning of April. While Ulrik Svensson has...
[Coronavirus] Lufthansa Group to retire 6 Airbus A380, 10 A340, 21 A320 and 5 Boeing 747 aircraft, and to close Germanwings
Significant decline in air travel also expected for period after the Coronavirus crisis
Suspension of aircraft leads to the first permanent capacity reduction
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Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines (and Brussels Airlines for North America) create even more flexibility for their customers
All fares and prices worldwide now in principle rebookable
Discount of 50 Euro for rebooking existing ticketsLufthansa, SWISS and Austrian Airlines are changing...
[Coronavirus] Lufthansa Group extends returnee flight schedule until 3 May
Due to the continuing travel restrictions, Lufthansa today decided to extend its returnee flight schedule, which was originally scheduled to run until 19 April,...
[Coronavirus] SWISS supports the FDFA’s unprecedented repatriation operation and is also offering cargo-only flights
SWISS is supporting the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) in its current unprecedented repatriation operation. As The Airline of Switzerland, SWISS will...
Limited SWISS operations from 23 March to 19 April
From 23 March to 19 April the only long-haul destination served by SWISS will be Newark (EWR) from Zurich. Provisionally, there will be no...
SWISS posts earnings of CHF 578 million for 2019
SWISS generated adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (Adjusted EBIT) of CHF 578 million for 2019 (prior year: CHF 636 million), and thus again achieved...
Lufthansa Group Airlines continue operating to the USA, including Brussels Airlines to Washington
Chicago, Newark (New York) and Washington will still be served
Special flight schedule for the USA will be available soon
Flight operations to...
[Coronavirus] Brussels Airlines and the other Lufthansa Group airlines introduce flexible rebooking options
Extensive waiver policy for flight rebooking to offer, responding to the wishes of its customers
New tickets purchased until 31 March will also...
Lufthansa Group cancels all flights to Israel (except by Brussels Airlines) due to new entry regulations
All flights to Tel Aviv and Eilat will be cancelled as of next Sunday for the next three weeks, except Brussels Airlines flights...
[Coronavirus] Lufthansa Group to ground 150 aircraft, Reuters reports
Lufthansa Group, the holding company that includes Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Germanwings, Lufthansa (Cargo) and SWISS will ground 150 aircraft out...
SWISS operates first flight to Osaka
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) commenced its new non-stop service between Zurich and Osaka today.The first eastbound LX 158 flight, operated with an Airbus...
Swiss International Air Lines takes delivery of its first Airbus A320neo
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has taken delivery of its first A320neo aircraft at a delivery ceremony in Hamburg, Germany. It is the first...
Lufthansa Group continues to suspend all flights to mainland China until the end of the winter timetable
Flights to Beijing and Shanghai will be suspended until 28 March / The flight programme to and from Hong Kong will be reduced slightlyThe...
Lufthansa Group extends flight suspensions to mainland China until end-February or end-March, depending on destination
Flights to Beijing and Shanghai suspended until February 29
Nanjing, Shenyang and Qingdao will not be served until March 28
Flight operations to/from...