Air France integrates Swiss rail services into Air France Smart Connect
Air France has expanded its Air France Smart Connect booking platform to include Swiss rail services, allowing passengers to combine Air France flights with...
Zurich Airport passenger and freight traffic up in June 2024
In June 2024, Zurich Airport saw 2,808,339 passengers, an 8% increase compared to last year and reaching 97% of June 2019 levels. Of these,...
Zurich Airport completes major phase of new baggage system
Seven-year project enhances baggage handling with cutting-edge technology
Zurich Airport has successfully completed the main construction phase of its new baggage sorting system, the largest...
Zurich Airport prepares for increased traffic and security during Peace Summit
Zurich Airport anticipates a busier-than-usual weekend as it prepares for the arrival and departure of delegations attending the Summit on Peace in Ukraine, taking...
Zurich Airport sees record passenger numbers in May 2024
In May 2024, Zurich Airport welcomed 2,772,182 passengers, marking a 9% increase from the previous year and surpassing pre-crisis levels from May 2019 by...
Zurich Airport records 7% increase in passenger traffic in April 2024
In April 2024, Zurich Airport witnessed a notable surge in passenger traffic, with 2,620,051 passengers passing through, marking a 7% increase compared to the...
SWISS launches inaugural non-stop flight from Seoul to Zurich, strengthening Swiss-Korean ties
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) inaugurates its first-ever direct flight from Seoul to Zurich, marking a significant milestone in Swiss-Korean relations. This new route...
Air India launches New Zurich-New Delhi route
Air India is set to connect Switzerland with India with the launch of flights between Zurich and New Delhi starting from June 16, 2024....
Runway incursion forces SWISS Airbus A330 to abort take-off roll at New York JFK
On 17 April, a SWISS Airbus A330-300 (registered HB-JHD) operated flight LX17 between New York JFK, United States, and Zurich, Switzerland. During take-off roll...
Key traffic figures of March 2024 for Zurich Airport showed a 12% increase in the number of passengers
In March 2024, Zurich Airport saw a significant increase in passenger traffic, with 2,339,195 passengers passing through, marking a 12% rise compared to the...
Edelweiss Airbus A340-300 experiences tense takeoff incident at Zurich Airport
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3o59fyCarowAn Edelweiss Airbus A340-300, scheduled to fly from Zurich to Cancun as flight WK24, faced a harrowing situation during takeoff from Zurich International Airport...
SWISS Airbus A330 returns to Newark Airport shortly after takeoff due to unruly passenger
An incident onboard Swiss International Air Lines flight LX19 (Airbus A330-300 reg. HB-JHI), bound for Zurich from Newark Liberty International Airport, led to the...
Edelweiss to launch Airbus A350 service, initially to Las Vegas and Vancouver
Edelweiss will debut Airbus A350 service in Switzerland, with the first of six aircraft joining the fleet in April 2025.Las Vegas and Vancouver are...
Zurich Airport reports 13% increase in passengers for January 2024
In January 2024, Zurich Airport recorded a notable surge in passenger traffic, with 1,959,580 passengers, marking a 13% increase compared to the previous year....
SWISS expands long-haul network with debut service to Seoul in 2024
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) is set to introduce its first-ever service to Seoul as part of its 2024 summer schedules, adding to its...
2023 passenger numbers closer to pre-Covid levels at Zurich Airport
In 2023, 28.9 million passengers flew through Zurich Airport. Passenger numbers are at 92% compared to 2019. Compared to the previous year, this represents...
Zurich Airport key traffic figures November 2023: +14%
In November 2023, 2,045,158 passengers passed through Zurich Airport, corresponding to an increase of 14% compared to last year. Passenger levels are 92% of...
Edelweiss now flies to the Lofoten Islands
Edelweiss expands its Norwegian destinations by adding flights to the Lofoten Islands, marking their third destination in Norway. The archipelago, hailed as one of...
Edelweiss flies to Colombia for the first time
Edelweiss, a Swiss holiday airline part of the Lufthansa Group, marked its inaugural flight to Colombia, commencing seasonal bi-weekly trips from Zurich to Bogotá,...
Edelweiss Airbus A320 aborts take-off after abnormal behaviour
On 27 October, an Edelweiss Airbus A320 (registered HB-IHY) was scheduled to operate a flight from Zurich, Switzerland, and Faro, Portugal, when - during...