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Caribbean airspace reopens after U.S.–Venezuela crisis, easing route headaches for Swiss carriers
The FAA has lifted temporary Caribbean air-space restrictions imposed after U.S. strikes on Venezuela, enabling SWISS and other carriers to resume normal routings. While immediate disruption is subsiding, residual cancellations and scheduling knock-ons mean corporate travellers should continue to monitor flights and build flexibility into itineraries.
Winter Storm Grounds and Delays Hundreds of Flights at Zurich and Geneva Airports
Heavy snow and freezing rain on 3 January forced Zurich and Geneva airports to delay more than 240 flights and cancel a small number, disrupting both passenger and cargo traffic. Airlines activated winter-weather contingency plans and waived change fees, while airports deployed passenger-care measures. The event underlines the need for corporate travellers to maintain schedule buffers during the Swiss winter.
Europe-Wide Air-Traffic Snarl-Up Leaves 250 Flights Delayed at Geneva
A continent-wide combination of winter weather and systemic constraints caused 8,480 delays on 3 January, with Geneva Airport alone logging 250 delayed movements. The disruption stranded business travellers, lengthened EES border queues and triggered hotel-price spikes, emphasising the need for Swiss-based companies to maintain contingency plans for regional air-traffic shocks.