Zurich Airport tops pre-Covid passenger record with 32.6 million travellers in 2025
Private-jet traffic soars as global elite converge on Davos for WEF 2026
Zurich Airport offers extended terrace hours and air-side photo tours for WEF aircraft influx
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Zurich Airport Posts Record 32.6 Million Passengers, Overtaking Pre-Covid Peak
Zurich Airport handled 32.6 million passengers in 2025—its best year ever and 4.5 percent above 2024—official data published 17 January show. The milestone closes the Covid-19 chapter for Switzerland’s busiest hub and implies tighter slot availability and higher fares in 2026.
American Airlines Pauses Philadelphia–Zurich and Five Other Europe Routes Until Early Spring
Citing winter demand patterns, American Airlines will suspend its Philadelphia–Zurich nonstop—and five other European routes—between late January and late March. Swiss-bound business travellers will need to connect via partner hubs, lengthening journey times and tightening capacity.
Heavy Police Presence in Bern as Hundreds Rally Against WEF, Causing Central-City Shutdowns
An unauthorised anti-WEF protest drew several hundred demonstrators and a large police deployment in Bern on 17 January, disrupting public transport and pedestrian access to the Federal Square. The episode foreshadows further mobility challenges for business travellers during the WEF week.
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.