Tag: Switzerland

Edelweiss Air launches direct Zurich-Seattle service

Edelweiss Air launches direct Zurich-Seattle service

On Monday, Edelweiss Air took off from Zurich to Seattle for the first time. The new connection was celebrated with a ceremony at Zurich Airport. With Seattle, Edelweiss now flies directly from Zurich to four holiday destinations in the US including Tampa Bay, Las Vegas and Denver. The seasona...

Swissport to trial autonomous ground handling technologies at Zurich Airport

Swissport to trial autonomous ground handling technologies at Zurich Airport

Swissport has partnered with Aurrigo International to trial autonomous ground handling technologies at Zurich Airport. The partnership includes the deployment of Aurrigo's Auto-Sim digital platform and a live trial of its autonomous Auto-DollyTug vehicle. Swissport said the pilot marks an "imp...

Swissport reports surge in children flying solo from Swiss Airports

Swissport International has reported a notable increase in the number of unaccompanied minors (UMs) flying in and out of Switzerland. The company, which works closely with airline partners to oversee the safety of young solo travellers, says it ensured smooth airport experiences for thousands of ...

dnata secures seven-year handling license at Zurich Airport

dnata secures seven-year handling license at Zurich Airport

dnata has renewed its ground handling license at Zurich Airport for another seven years. The license extension comes after a competitive public tender conducted by the airport operator. dnata currently serves 40 passenger and cargo airlines in Zurich with a team of more than 500 employees, who...

Swissport renews ground handling license at Zurich Airport

Swissport renews ground handling license at Zurich Airport

Swissport has been handed another seven-year ground handling license at Zurich Airport. The company will continue to provide baggage handling, aircraft pushback and de-icing services, in addition to air cargo logistics, passenger check-in and boarding and lounge hospitality, at Zurich until 2032....

dnata wins easyJet contract in Zurich

dnata wins easyJet contract in Zurich

dnata has won a multi-year ground handling contract with easyJet at Zurich Airport in Switzerland. The partnership will see dnata provide its full range of passenger, ramp and baggage services to the low-cost carrier. The dnata team will handle 640,000 passengers on easyJet’s 3,800 annual fl...

Gold bars worth £4million laundered by South American drug cartels are seized at Heathrow Airport while en route to Switzerland

By DANYA BAZARAA FOR MAILONLINE Gold worth an estimated £4million that was being laundered by South American drug cartels has been seized after arriving at Heathrow Airport. The National Crime Agency (NCA) reclaimed 104kg in gold bars, some in the shape of hearts, after they were found hidde...

gategroup and Gate Gourmet, official culinary service supplier for SWISS lounges in Switzerland

gategroup, the global leader in airline catering and food services, today announced a congratulatory message to their Zurich-based airline partner, Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS), who was bestowed first place by Skytrax in this year’s World Airlines Awards ceremony in both “World’s Best...

AirPortr and SWISS expand smart baggage services to Zurich Airport

Following a successful trial phase at Geneva Airport, passengers departing Zurich Airport with SWISS can now make use of the secure baggage offering, allowing for a seamless, contact-free doorstep to destination and back again service. AirPortr, the digital platform and provider of smart baggage ...

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