Switzerland Completes Roll-out of EU Entry/Exit System at All Borders
Lufthansa Cabin-Crew Strike Cancels 18 Flights at Swiss Airports
Switzerland joins global coalition granting stranded travellers emergency visa extensions
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Lufthansa cabin-crew strike on 10 April set to disrupt Swiss-bound itineraries
Germany’s UFO union will stage a one-day strike at Lufthansa and CityLine on 10 April. Flights via Frankfurt and Munich—key feeders for Swiss routes—face widespread cancellations, with knock-on effects likely at Zurich and Geneva. SWISS-ticketed passengers can rebook or refund under Lufthansa Group waivers, but companies should prepare for delays that could clash with the Entry/Exit System launch.
Italian airport gridlock on 9 April triggers knock-on delays for Swiss passengers
A combination of strikes and air-space constraints at Rome and Milan on 9 April caused widespread delays that rippled into Swiss airports. Missed connections and late-night arrivals affected both business travellers and expatriates returning to Switzerland. Experts advise building in extra buffer times and checking visa validity for unintended overnight stays.