SWISS boosts summer schedule with 74 extra European rotations
Lufthansa Group adds 1,600 summer flights – over 100 from Zurich
EU confirms 10 April go-live for digital passport-stamp replacement
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Bern blocks most U.S. military overflights, citing neutrality
FOCA has rejected most recent U.S. military overflight applications, reinforcing Switzerland’s neutrality stance during the Iran conflict. Although focused on military traffic, such denials can indirectly disrupt civil aviation routings and should be tracked by corporate travel teams.
Swiss Airports Hit by 356 Flight Disruptions in a Single Day
On 31 March 2026 Zurich and Geneva airports logged 11 flight cancellations and 245 delays, stranding hundreds of business travellers. The disruption, driven by Middle-East air-space closures, high Alpine winds and staff shortages, underscores ongoing volatility in European aviation and triggers passenger compensation rights under EU261. Corporates should expect knock-on effects over the next two weeks and adjust travel policies accordingly.
SWISS Doubles Delhi–Zurich Capacity for Peak Spring Season
From 1 April 2026 SWISS will operate two daily Delhi–Zurich rotations, adding an Airbus A330 for the peak spring period. The move boosts capacity by 85 %, offers better connection banks for North-America-bound travellers and provides a contingency route that avoids conflict-affected Gulf airspace. Travel managers should renegotiate 2026 India–Switzerland contracts to leverage the extra supply.