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Europe-wide flight disruption ripples into Zurich and Geneva, stranding Swiss business travellers
A continent-wide operational crunch on 5 March led to 1,023 cancellations and delays, with Zurich and Geneva among the worst-hit. Swiss corporates activated contingency plans and may pursue EU 261 compensation. The incident highlights continuing vulnerability in Europe’s aviation ecosystem and is prompting Swiss airports to speed up digital border-processing projects.
SWISS profits dive 26% amid cost pressures; carrier pledges network refresh to protect Basel-to-Boston corporate traffic
SWISS reported a 26.6% drop in 2025 operating profit, blaming higher costs and soft cargo demand. Management plans fleet renewal, cabin densification and possible timetable shifts to restore margins—developments that could alter corporate-travel bargaining power and route planning.