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Geneva Airport Marks Step Toward Post-Crisis Normality With Return of Doha Service

Geneva Airport Marks Step Toward Post-Crisis Normality With Return of Doha Service

Geneva Airport confirmed on 27 April that Qatar Airways has reinstated four-weekly Doha flights, the first Gulf service to return since suspensions in 2023. The move re-opens a strategic corridor for Geneva’s international organisations and multinational firms, easing long-haul transfers for business travellers and mobile employees.

Apr 28, 2026
New EU biometric border checks push Zurich waits to 120 minutes at peak, data show

New EU biometric border checks push Zurich waits to 120 minutes at peak, data show

Fresh analytics show Zurich Airport’s immigration queues have lengthened sharply since the Entry/Exit System went live: average waits are up 26 percent and the worst peak hit two hours. Tight connections and summer traffic could amplify the problem, so firms should extend layovers and push travellers to pre-register biometric data.

Apr 27, 2026
Swissport wins Geneva ground-handling concession through 2030, secures 1,100 local jobs

Swissport wins Geneva ground-handling concession through 2030, secures 1,100 local jobs

Swissport has secured Geneva Airport’s ground-handling licence until 2030, safeguarding 1,100 jobs and ensuring operational stability for 70 percent of the airport’s airline customers. The contract lets Swissport deepen electrification of its equipment and test new turnaround technologies—positive news for airlines and corporate travellers who rely on smooth connections in Western Switzerland.

Apr 27, 2026

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