Switzerland

This Aviation.Direct section deals with aviation topics from the Switzerland.

This Aviation.Direct section deals with aviation topics from the Switzerland. Whether you choose Zurich, Basel, Geneva, Bern, Lugano, Altenrhein or  Sion If you are interested in Switzerland, you have come to the right place.

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Schilthorn summit (Photo: Pixabay).

Air Nostrum flies from Zurich to Rostock-Laage on Sundays

Die spanische Regionalfluggesellschaft Air Nostrum wird in der Zeit vom 18. Mai bis zum 28. September Charterflüge zwischen Zürich und Rostock-Laage anbieten. Laut dem Luftfahrtportal „Aeroroutes“ wird die Strecke einmal wöchentlich, jeweils sonntags, mit Flugzeugen des Typs CRJ-1000 im Auftrag von Schweizer Reiseveranstaltern bedient. Diese saisonale Verbindung richtet sich primär

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Zurich tests solar fences to generate electricity at the airport

Zurich Airport is pursuing the goal of zeroing its own greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 and is increasingly focusing on the expansion of photovoltaics. In addition to conventional solar systems on roofs and facades, Zurich Airport is now also testing the use of so-called solar fences. An initial test facility was installed near the

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Oman Air expands codeshare agreement with Swiss

Oman Air is further expanding its cooperation with Swiss airline Swiss. As reported by the portal "Aeroroutes," the existing codeshare agreement between the two airlines will be extended to additional European destinations operated by Swiss from Zurich starting April 25. This will enable Oman Air to offer its passengers flight connections

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Swiss and Air Canada expand cooperation

Swiss and Air Canada are expanding their existing codeshare partnership starting July 3 of this year. As reported by the Aeroroutes portal, the partnership will include six additional routes within Canada, served from Halifax. Among the new destinations in the joint flight offering are Vancouver and Ottawa.

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Edelweiss cabin crew agree to new employment contract

The cabin crew of the Swiss airline Edelweiss has approved the new collective agreement "GAV25" with an overwhelming majority of 91,9 percent. According to the airline, the new collective agreement is intended to improve working conditions on board and will take effect on May 1, 2025. The approval was given with over 80% employee participation.

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Hotelplan Suisse significantly expands flight offerings from Bern

Tour operator Hotelplan Suisse is significantly expanding its range of holiday flights from Bern Airport for the coming summer. Flight capacity is increasing by 23 percent compared to the previous year. A new addition to the program is a direct connection to Monastir, Tunisia, which will be operated by Helvetic Airways from the end of May.

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Flynas launches new flight connection from Riyadh to Geneva

The Saudi Arabian low-cost airline Flynas is planning to expand its European route network from its base in Riyadh. According to the portal "Aeroroutes," Flynas will offer a new seasonal flight connection to Geneva, Switzerland, from June 24 to August 30, 2025. The route will operate three times a week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

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Increasing number of unaccompanied children at Swiss airports

The transport of unaccompanied minors poses a particular challenge for airlines and airports worldwide. To ensure their safety and care during their journey, special regulations exist to ensure that these young travelers receive the necessary support at every stage of their flight. In Switzerland, this now appears to be

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