Zurich Airport braces for 1,000 additional flights and late-night operations ahead of WEF 2026
Switzerland’s passport climbs to joint-3rd in Henley Passport Index 2026
Record-size US delegation headed by President Trump will test Davos logistics
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Swiss Federal Council Keeps 2026 Work-Permit Quotas Unchanged, Giving Employers Rare Predictability
Switzerland has frozen its 2026 work-permit ceilings at 2025 levels—8,500 permits for third-country nationals plus separate quotas for EU/EFTA service providers and UK citizens. The continuity gives employers early-year certainty, but lawyers still urge prompt filings because unused 2025 quota does not carry forward. The decision buys time while wider immigration reforms—and possible new EU talks—remain in flux.
Deep-Freeze Forces SWISS to Cancel More Flights, Disrupting Corporate Travel Itineraries
A severe cold snap forced SWISS to cancel 12 additional Zurich flights on 11 January, bringing the 2026 total to 80+ weather-related cancellations. Business travellers face 90-minute average delays and possible night-curfew waivers, prompting advice to lengthen connection buffers, retain boarding passes for EU-ETS reporting and verify Schengen day-counts before extending trips.
Snowstorm Halts Zurich Bus Network and Triggers Nearly 100 Road Accidents Across Switzerland
Heavy snowfall on 11 January shut down Zurich’s entire bus network for hours and produced nearly 100 traffic accidents nationwide. The storm disrupted commutes, delayed logistics and forced visa-appointment rescheduling, illustrating why mobility managers should activate weather contingency plans and confirm rescheduled biometrics before travellers’ legal-stay clocks expire.
Avalanche Danger Raised to ‘High’ in Valais, Closing Mountain Roads and Slowing Alpine Rail Freight
MeteoSwiss has raised the avalanche risk to Level 4 in Valais and neighbouring cantons, closing key mountain roads and slowing the Matterhorn-Gotthard railway. The move affects not only tourists but also engineers, supply convoys and consultants working in alpine regions, underscoring the need for robust duty-of-care tracking and alternative transport plans.