Switzerland

Zurich Airport in July 2026: Increase in passenger numbers with decreasing seat occupancy and declining freight volume

Zurich Airport recorded continuous growth in passenger numbers in July 2026. With a total of 3.334.827 passengers, the result was 2,4 percent higher than in the same month of the previous year. The traffic figures reflect high demand for summer travel, but also reveal changes in the operational efficiency of the airlines operating at the airport. Despite

August 14, 2026 06:31

Unscheduled landing in Dublin: Smoke from a power bank on board a Swiss Airbus A330

A Swiss International Air Lines Airbus A330-300 en route from Zurich to Boston was forced to make an unscheduled landing at Dublin Airport. The reason for the evasive maneuver was smoke in the passenger cabin, which, according to the airline, was caused by a faulty power bank. The flight with the

August 12, 2026 06:00

Half-year results and wage dispute: Pilots' union urges reforms at airline Swiss.

Swiss International Air Lines (Swiss) achieved an operating profit of over 189 million Swiss francs for the first half of the year. This made the subsidiary the only passenger carrier within the Lufthansa Group to generate a profit during this period. The pilots' association Aeropers welcomed the financial result but also used the publication of the figures to issue a clear statement.

August 10, 2026 15:09

Swiss: Airbus A220-100 fleet to be phased out by the end of 2027

Swiss International Air Lines is preparing to completely phase out the Airbus A220-100 aircraft from its active fleet. The remaining aircraft of this type are to be gradually decommissioned by the end of 2027. The airline was the launch customer for the model, then known as the Bombardier CSeries, in July 2016.

August 10, 2026 08:34

New market model in private pleasure travel: PeakJet launches semi-private flights from Zurich

Swiss company Peak Plus AG, based in Rotkreuz, operated the first commercial flight of its PeakJet booking service on August 1, 2026. The inaugural flight ran from the General Aviation Center at Zurich Airport to Palma de Mallorca. The provider's digital platform is being used to test a model in which customers can book individual flights.

August 6, 2026 15:08

Swiss is adjusting its fleet capacities and reducing wet lease agreements.

Swiss International Air Lines plans a significant reduction in its externally leased aircraft capacity in the coming years. As CFO Dennis Weber announced during the presentation of the first-half results, the number of aircraft operated under wet lease agreements is expected to decrease from the current 27 by summer 2027.

August 6, 2026 06:38

Lufthansa wants to sell CRJs and Swiss wants to get rid of A220-100s.

The Lufthansa Group is pushing ahead with the restructuring of its regional and feeder aircraft fleet and is gradually phasing out smaller aircraft types. Following the cessation of operations by its subsidiary Lufthansa CityLine, the entire fleet of 23 CRJ-900 aircraft is up for sale. At the same time, its sister company Swiss International Air Lines...

August 5, 2026 10:31

Swiss: Union warns against cost-cutting measures and Lufthansa's influence

The Swiss aviation union SEV-Gata has sharply criticized the cost-cutting plans and management decisions at Swiss International Air Lines. Despite stable business performance and positive operating results, the union sees the interests of employees as being at risk. A planned cost-cutting program in administration, which will eliminate approximately ten positions, is of particular concern.

August 5, 2026 05:09

Swiss: Solid operating result despite continued high cost pressure due to kerosene prices and maintenance expenses

Swiss International Air Lines concluded the first half of 2026 with an adjusted operating profit (Adjusted EBIT) of CHF 189,3 million. This represents a slight decrease of 3,0 percent compared to the previous year's figure of CHF 195,1 million. The operating income of the Lufthansa Group subsidiary increased in the

August 4, 2026 08:29

Jet2 releases flight schedule for the 2027/28 winter season

British airline and tour operator Jet2 have opened ticket sales for their 2027/28 winter sports flight program. The offer includes approximately 470.000 seats across 43 routes, operating from twelve British airports. Between December 2027 and the end of the winter season, eight destinations will be served.

August 3, 2026 11:01