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Edelweiss restructures Colombo and Maldives operations as of 26 October 2025
Starting 26 October 2025, Edelweiss replaces its combined Zurich–Colombo–Male flight with separate non-stop services, doubling frequencies to Sri Lanka and adding a third Maldives rotation. The change cuts travel time and boosts reliability but removes through-service options.
SWISS takes delivery of first Airbus A350 ahead of winter peak
SWISS’ first Airbus A350 entered commercial service the day before the winter schedule kicked off, promising lower emissions and upgraded cabins on select routes starting this season.
Zurich Airport launches 2025/26 winter timetable with 169 destinations
Zurich Airport switched to its winter timetable on 26 October 2025, offering flights to 169 destinations via 58 airlines. Highlights include Edelweiss services to Lapland and Cape Verde, easyJet’s new Pristina route and additional Gulf capacity. The broader network strengthens Switzerland’s business connectivity ahead of the EES biometric roll-out.
First fortnight of EU Entry/Exit System: Swiss airports report smooth start
Early data show Switzerland’s phased EES deployment is adding under a minute per passenger at Basel and Geneva. Zurich will follow in mid-November. Companies should brief non-EU staff on the initial biometric enrolment and monitor Schengen-stay limits via new tech tools.
Clock change triggers overnight rail timetable tweaks for cross-border commuters
The switch from daylight-saving to standard time on 26 October saw TILO and SBB run special overnight schedules to keep Swiss-Italian rail links seamless. Travellers were advised to check duplicated departure times and employers to validate time-tracking systems.
Lufthansa Group winter timetable goes live – implications for Swiss-based corporates
The Lufthansa Group winter schedule took effect on 26 October 2025. Key Swiss impacts include Austrian’s move to Milan Linate, more SWISS frequencies, and Eurowings leisure boosts from Basel. Companies should verify code-share changes and connection windows.