Zurich Airport Posts Record 32.6 Million Passengers, Overtaking Pre-Covid Peak
American Airlines Pauses Philadelphia–Zurich and Five Other Europe Routes Until Early Spring
Heavy Police Presence in Bern as Hundreds Rally Against WEF, Causing Central-City Shutdowns
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SWISS & Edelweiss Limit Passengers to Two Powerbanks Each in Cabin Amid Battery-Fire Concerns
From 17 January, SWISS and Edelweiss will allow a maximum of two powerbanks per passenger, stored in hand luggage only, to mitigate lithium-battery fire risk. Larger packs (100–160 Wh) need pre-approval, and in-seat charging via powerbank is now prohibited.
Zurich Airport Extends Visitor Terrace Hours and Launches Special ‘WEF Spotter’ Tours
From 17–23 January the Dock B terrace at Zurich Airport will stay open until 20:00 and new ‘WEF Photo Tours’ will run, reflecting the spike in VIP traffic. The airport says regular commercial operations will continue unchanged, though kerbside congestion is likely.
Kuehne+Nagel and SWISS Sign Long-Term Deal to Commercialise Solar-Based Synthetic Aviation Fuel
On 16 January Kuehne+Nagel and SWISS inked a long-term offtake deal for Synhelion’s solar-derived synthetic aviation fuel, giving the fledgling SAF producer the financial security to scale and offering shippers a tangible way to cut air-freight emissions. The move strengthens Switzerland’s position as a SAF innovation hub and foreshadows new cost-pass-throughs for corporate logistics budgets.
Switzerland Takes Helm of Rhine Navigation Commission, Signalling Push for Greener Inland Transport
As of 1 January 2026 Switzerland chairs the Central Commission for the Navigation of the Rhine, giving it two years to shape rules on safety, digitalisation and decarbonisation for Europe’s busiest inland waterway. The presidency could streamline Basel export flows and introduce new environmental standards that logistics and mobility managers will need to watch.
Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng to Lead Davos Delegation, Heightening Demand for Switzerland’s Diplomatic and Travel Services
Beijing has announced that Vice-Premier He Lifeng will attend the 2026 WEF in Davos from 19 January, leading a high-level delegation that is expected to swell last-minute demand for Swiss visas, hotel rooms and security coordination. Companies sending executives should lock in logistics rapidly to avoid disruptions.