Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern, Altenrhein, Sion and Lugano - the most important airports in Switzerland. What's going on there and what's new - in this section.

Extensive information on new routes, projects and what else is going on in Swiss aviation can be found in the “Switzerland” section. In the main menu, you can also switch to the sub-headings of the individual airports.

Tip: There is news from here Austria, Germany and the rest of the world.

Zurich, Geneva, Basel, Bern, Altenrhein, Sion and Lugano - the most important airports in Switzerland. What's going on there and what's new - in this section.

Extensive information on new routes, projects and what else is going on in Swiss aviation can be found in the “Switzerland” section. In the main menu, you can also switch to the sub-headings of the individual airports.

Tip: There is news from here Austria, Germany and the rest of the world.

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Swiss presents winter flight schedule

In winter, 85 percent of the destinations should be served - but only with 30 to 40 percent of the capacity. Swiss is suffering more from the consequences of the Corona crisis than expected. That also has implications

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New: Edelweiss flies to Muscat in Oman

Edelweiss is getting ready for the autumn and winter holidays. Numerous routes are on the program. The Swiss airline relies on its customers' willingness to travel and offers weekly connections to the Seychelles, Cancun and Punta Cana

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In October: Lufthansa Group wants to introduce rapid tests

In the meantime, numerous politicians from various EU countries should have realized that the current system of travel warnings, entry restrictions and quarantine obligations for the entire transport and tourism industry is gradually making survival impossible. Germany is now examining the introduction

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Winter: Swiss plans with 30 percent capacity

The Lufthansa subsidiary Swiss plans in the winter flight schedule 2020/21 with 30 percent of the usual capacity. Originally it was assumed that by December 2020 it would be possible to start up again due to 50 percent. Due to recent travel and quarantine restrictions

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Swiss takes over first Airbus A321neo

The Lufthansa subsidiary Swiss received its first Airbus A321neo in Zurich on Friday. The medium-haul jet is christened “Stoos” and has the registration HB-JPA. The first landing took place on September 18, 2020. Swiss

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Lufthansa Group increases the GDS fee

A few years ago the Lufthansa Group introduced a surcharge for bookings made via GDS systems. Now this is being raised from 16 euros to 19 euros, reports the industry magazine FVW. The group members are affected

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Zurich is cutting 120 employees

Around 120 employees at Zurich Airport have to leave due to the consequences of the corona pandemic. The measures taken so far would not have been sufficient. The airport employs around 1.700 people. The company confirmed a corresponding report in the daily newspaper,

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Swiss facing major downsizing

At the Lufthansa subsidiary Swiss, around 15 percent of the 9.500 jobs could fall victim to the consequences of the corona pandemic. Furthermore, tough negotiations with the employee representatives are imminent, because the costs are to be reduced by 20 percent

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