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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British airline EasyJet has added a new connection to its 2025/2026 winter flight schedule. As reported by the aviation portal ExYuAviation, the low-cost airline will operate the route between Zurich, Switzerland, and Pristina, the capital of Kosovo, for the first time starting October 26, 2025. This new direct connection signals a strengthening of aviation relations between
Zurich Airport recorded significant passenger growth in June 2025. A total of 2 travelers flew through Switzerland's largest airport, representing an increase of 933 percent compared to the same month last year. The result for the first half of 434 is particularly noteworthy: With a total of 4,5 million passengers, Zurich Airport exceeded the
The Spanish airline Iberia has adjusted its current summer flight schedule from Madrid and will deploy the new Airbus A2025XLR aircraft on selected intra-European routes starting in August 321. This is reported by the portal "Aeroroutes" citing flight schedule data. The use of this long-haul jet on shorter routes is expected to serve the testing and training of the
Etihad Airways will significantly increase its flight frequencies between Abu Dhabi and Zurich in the upcoming 2025/2026 winter schedule. Starting November 1, 2025, there will be 16 weekly flights, up from the current 13. A further increase to 17 weekly flights is planned from February 3, 2026.
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is once again expanding its services in Switzerland and will introduce additional flight frequencies on the route between Zurich and Abu Dhabi starting in November this year. The airline is increasing the number of its weekly connections from the current 13 to a total of 16.
The Swiss leisure airline Edelweiss has taken delivery of its second Airbus A350. The aircraft, registered HB-IHC, landed at Zurich Airport on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, and is now ready for operational use. This represents an important step in the airline's fleet modernization, which aims to
On July 3, 2025, the Swiss airline Edelweiss launched its first direct flight from Zurich Airport to the Canadian port city of Halifax. The opening of this new route was celebrated with a ceremony at Zurich Airport. Patrick Heymann, Chief Commercial Officer of Edelweiss, and Rolf Hancock, Vice President Aviation Development
Zurich Airport, often compared to a city in its own right in terms of its complexity, is taking a significant step toward optimizing its energy supply. A new energy center the size of a triple gymnasium is currently being built between Parking Garage 6, the Radisson Blu Hotel, and Operations Center 1. This monumental construction project is a central element.
Edelweiss is further expanding its long-haul network and will launch a new direct flight connection to Namibia's capital, Windhoek, in summer 2026. This strategic expansion consolidates the airline's position as a major provider of leisure flights to attractive destinations worldwide. Flights to Windhoek will operate seasonally from June 1 to the end of October.
The Circle at Zurich Airport is expanding its diverse offerings and has recently acquired new tenants. With the opening of Confiserie Bachmann from Lucerne on the main square, the culinary spectrum is now complemented by traditional craftsmanship. The new location of the over 125-year-old confectionery features an integrated bakery and
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