The Swiss airline Edelweiss operated its first long-haul flight with the new Airbus A15 on May 2025, 350. The aircraft departed from Zurich for Las Vegas with 200 passengers on board, marking a significant milestone in the airline's history. The use of this modern aircraft represents advanced technology and is intended to offer travelers a more comfortable and quieter flight experience.
To celebrate this inaugural flight, all passengers received a special souvenir: a specially designed "Remove before 1st Flight" tag engraved with their individual seat number. This personalized souvenir is intended to make this first long-haul flight on the Airbus A350 unforgettable for passengers.
With the introduction of the Airbus A350, a new era in long-haul flights begins for Edelweiss. The aircraft will gradually replace the previously used Airbus A340s. The new wide-body jet sets standards in several areas, consuming around 25 percent less fuel, emitting correspondingly less carbon dioxide, and being up to 50 percent quieter than its predecessor. Edelweiss will now serve the Zurich-Las Vegas route three times a week with the Airbus A350. The second of a total of six Airbus A350s on order is expected by the end of June and will be deployed daily on the Zurich-Vancouver route starting July 1.