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ZRH: Edelweiss flies back to Oman
After a four-month summer break, the country on the Arabian Peninsula is back in Edelweiss' flight schedule. The Swiss holiday airline takes off from Zurich every Friday with an Airbus A340
Swiss pilots vote on strikes
After the pilots' union Aeropers rejected the latest offer from Swiss management, the signs are now pointing to a strike. A corresponding ballot was initiated among the members. In October 2022, the
Edelweiss christens HB-JLT “Madrisa”
The holiday airline Edelweiss has christened the Airbus A320 with the registration HB-JLT to the name "Madrisa". This machine has a special livery in favor of the aid organization "Help Alliance". true to that
Zurich: Pilots' union rejects new Swiss offer
So far, no compromise has been reached in the wage dispute between the pilots' union Aeropers and the airline Swiss. The workers' representatives have rejected management's latest offer as inadequate. In a media release
From Pula and Split: Croatia Airlines is expanding its presence in Zurich
In the 2022/23 winter timetable, Croatia Airlines will again be offering scheduled international flights to Pula for the first time in a long time. You will probably be up to mid-January 2022 twice a week with de Havilland Dash 8-400
Zurich Airport is still 21 percent short of the pre-crisis level
In August 2022, 2.470.106 passengers flew via Zurich Airport. This corresponds to an increase of 55 percent compared to the same period last year. Compared to August 2019, the passenger numbers are in
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Flybe sets course for Geneva
British regional airline Flybe announces the start of non-stop flights between Birmingham and Geneva. These are to be carried out twice a week from December 17, 2022. The aircraft should be turboprop aircraft of the type
ZRH & GVA: Easyjet increases frequencies to Portugal
From October 30, 2022, easyjet will be expanding its flight program from Zurich and Geneva to Portugal. The airline has acquired new slots at Lisbon Airport. Especially from Geneva
Easyjet wants to fly stably between Switzerland and Germany
The low-cost airline Easyjet does not want to make any further cuts in traffic between Switzerland and Germany in the summer of 2022. One wants to carry out the already reduced flight plan in a stable manner, explained Germany boss Stephan Erler
Chaos cannot be ruled out: Extremely low staffing levels in Switzerland
The number of staff at Zurich-Kloten Airport is also extremely tight. There have already been longer waiting times in certain areas, but trade unions are now warning that chaos could break out in Switzerland as well
Swiss with more flights in winter
In total, Swiss serves 93 destinations from Zurich and Geneva in the winter flight schedule and plans to offer around 80 percent of the capacity of 2019. The Lufthansa subsidiary will expand its destination portfolio next winter.
Technical breakdown at Skyguide: air traffic in Switzerland largely paralyzed
The Swiss air traffic control Skyguide experienced a significant technical fault early on Wednesday. As a result, Swiss airspace had to be closed and
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Winter flight schedule 2022/23: Corendon Europe focuses on Egypt
The Maltese airline Corendon Europe has a clear focus on Egypt in the 2022/23 winter flight schedule. One offers under Hurghada and/the Marsa Alam from a total of 20 airports in Belgium, Germany, Austria and Switzerland
From Germany and Switzerland: Corendon is shortening the 2022/23 winter flight schedule
The airline Corendon Airlines is reducing its presence in Germany in the 2022/23 winter flight schedule. Numerous routes are not served and the sale of airline tickets has already stopped. Other routes are on the
Basel: Air Algérie takes on Constantine and Algiers
The airline Air Algérie plans to connect Basel-Mulhouse Airport to Constantine and Algiers from the beginning of November 2022. The Boeing 737-600 aircraft type, which has now become rare, is also to be used selectively
Easyjet wants to fly stably between Switzerland and Germany
The low-cost airline Easyjet does not want to make any further cuts in traffic between Switzerland and Germany in the summer of 2022. One wants to carry out the already reduced flight plan in a stable manner, explained Germany boss Stephan Erler
Wizz Air is suspending all Kukes flights over the winter of 2022/23
The presence at the Albanian airport Kukes does not seem to be crowned by great demand for the low-cost airline Wizz Air, because the carrier will serve all destinations according to the current information
Basel: Jet Aviation before cutting 80 jobs
At the Basel maintenance site of the business jet operator Jet Aviation, up to 80 jobs are on the brink. The company is badly affected by the crisis arising in the wake of the military invasion of Russia
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Bern: tour operator wants to buy Flybair
The insolvency of the regional airline SkyWork Airlines left Bern-Belp without a home base carrier. Other providers are still interested in offering regular scheduled flights to classic city destinations
Bern: Lübeck Air flies to Heringsdorf on Saturdays
Air Alsie has been operating the Bern-Heringsdorf route with ATR72-500s on behalf of Lübeck Air since May 28, 2022. The seasonal route is expected to be available until October 22, 2022. cooperation partner
Lübeck Air charter flights started in Bern-Belp
At the end of last week, the first Lübeck Air charter flight operated by German Airways took off from Bern-Belp. This led to Olbia. The aircraft bears the customer's decals. Formally, the German flies
Bern: FlyBair is repositioning itself as an intermediary
Bern-Belp Airport's own brand, FlyBair, will not be offering its own charter flights this year. The decision is justified, among other things, by the fact that due to the corona pandemic, there would still be a lack of predictability. Also
Switzerland: Ruag is back in the black
The Swiss aviation and armaments group Ruag can announce black figures again after losses made in the 2020 financial year. In 2021, an EBIT of
Bern: Belpmoos charters Lübeck Air for Olbia flights
The tour operator Belpmoos Reisen will operate charter flights from Bern-Belp to Olbia from May 14th to October 15th, 2022. These are operated by German Airways with Embraer 190.
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Zimex Aviation fleets ATR72 Freighters
The aviation company Zimex Aviation is adding an ATR72-201F freighter to its fleet. The machine was registered in Switzerland as HB-AFN in the aviation register. The turboprop was last at
Altenrhein Airport registers fewer passengers than in 2020
The corona pandemic almost brought tourism to a standstill. The booking numbers are currently skyrocketing and many corona restrictions around the world have been lifted – airlines and
Altenrhein: Peoples flies to Rennes
The Austrian regional airline Peoples will serve a total of eleven holiday destinations in the 2022 summer flight schedule. The French city of Rennes is new to the programme. On the line you currently fly up to five times per
Summer 2022: Rhomberg charters with Air Corsica, Avanti Air, Peoples and Lübeck AIr
The tour operator Rhomberg Reisen will again offer charter flights from Vienna, Salzburg, Graz, Memmingen and Altenrhein in the 2022 summer flight schedule. This year the tour operator has partially contracted other operating carriers. away
Altenrhein: AAL AG bought up by Atlas Air Service
AAL AG, based at Altenrhein Airport, has been in the hands of the German Atlas Air Service AG since the turn of the year 2021/22. This took over 100 percent of the share capital on the previous
Summer 2022: Rhomberg Reisen is launching Corsica charter again
The tour operator Rhomberg Reisen will also offer the destination Calvi (Corsica) from Vienna, Graz, Salzburg, Memmingen and Altenrhein in summer 2022. Air Corsica, Luxair and Peoples are used
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Sion: Air Mountain accommodates Calvi, Figari and Saint-Tropez
The Swiss startup Air Mountain has started selling tickets on three routes from Sion. These are Calvi and Figari in Corsica and Saint-Tropez. The
Air Mountain wants to start in Sion and Geneva
The startup Air Mountain SA, based in Sion, Switzerland, intends to offer flights from Geneva and Sion to Saint-Tropez from June 2021. These can already be found on the homepage of the
Bern: Flybair ticks off the year 2021
The house brand of Bern-Belp Airport, FlyBair, will not be offering any holiday flights in the 2021 summer flight schedule. The restart will be postponed to 2022. In the previous year only 32 of 150 rotations could be carried out
Canceled flights: Helvetic is suing FlyBair for CHF 261.000
There is obviously a thick air between the regional airline Helvetic Airways and the house brand of the airport Bern-Belp, FlyBair. The airline is demanding payment for the charter flights to Palma de canceled in the summer of 2021
Helvetic Airways announces a new start
On Sunday, July 5, 2020, the regional airline Helvetic Airways will gradually resume flight operations. This should take place depending on demand and the global corona situation. “Even after the partial
FlyBair will take off on July 18, 2020 from Bern and Sion
The house brand of Bern-Belp Airport, FlyBair, is scheduled to take off for the first time in the direction of Palma de Mallorca on July 18, 2020. The flights are carried out by Helvetic Airways. First is the Mediterranean island
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Lugano: Twinjet starts Olbia charter flights
French airline Twinjet will operate charter flights between Lugano and Olbia in summer 2022. These will begin on June 25, 2022 and will be conducted once a week. Lugano has
Lugano: Silver Air flies to Elba again this year
It has been quiet at the Swiss airport of Lugano for some time, as there are no longer regular scheduled flights since the domestic connections to Zurich and Geneva were discontinued. From June 19th
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