Edelweiss restructures Colombo and Maldives operations as of 26 October 2025
SWISS takes delivery of first Airbus A350 ahead of winter peak
Zurich Airport launches 2025/26 winter timetable with 169 destinations
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First fortnight of EU Entry/Exit System: Swiss airports report smooth start
Early data show Switzerland’s phased EES deployment is adding under a minute per passenger at Basel and Geneva. Zurich will follow in mid-November. Companies should brief non-EU staff on the initial biometric enrolment and monitor Schengen-stay limits via new tech tools.
Clock change triggers overnight rail timetable tweaks for cross-border commuters
The switch from daylight-saving to standard time on 26 October saw TILO and SBB run special overnight schedules to keep Swiss-Italian rail links seamless. Travellers were advised to check duplicated departure times and employers to validate time-tracking systems.
Lufthansa Group winter timetable goes live – implications for Swiss-based corporates
The Lufthansa Group winter schedule took effect on 26 October 2025. Key Swiss impacts include Austrian’s move to Milan Linate, more SWISS frequencies, and Eurowings leisure boosts from Basel. Companies should verify code-share changes and connection windows.
Clocks Go Back: Switzerland Ends Daylight-Saving Time, Transport Operators Issue Travel Alerts
Switzerland ends daylight-saving time at 03:00 on 26 October 2025, pushing clocks back one hour. Airlines, rail operators and business-travel coordinators have issued alerts to mitigate missed flights, train connections and meeting schedules, especially for travellers crossing time zones over the weekend.
SWISS Deploys A350 on First Revenue Flight, Signalling New Era for Long-Haul Fleet
SWISS operated its first Airbus A350 passenger service on 25 October 2025, flying Zurich–Palma with 233 travellers. The aircraft will run short European hops for crew training before entering long-haul service on 20 November. Offering 25 % lower fuel burn and the new “SWISS Senses” cabin, the A350 launch marks a major sustainability and passenger-experience upgrade for business travellers using Switzerland as a hub.
Geneva Airport and SBB Run Extra Night Trains for Autumn Holiday Peak, Including 24–25 October
Special early-morning and late-night trains operated by SBB for the nights of 24–25 October 2025 enable passengers from Biel/Bienne, Neuchâtel, Fribourg and Sion to reach Geneva Airport before dawn—or return home after midnight arrivals—without using private cars. The move supports sustainable airport access and offers cost-effective options for business travellers on first-wave flights.
Switzerland Reopens Baghdad Embassy and Inaugurates New Mission in Kuwait, Expanding Consular Support for Swiss Nationals Abroad
On 25 October 2025, Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis inaugurated a new Swiss embassy in Kuwait and officially reopened the long-shuttered mission in Baghdad. The expanded network offers faster consular and visa services for Swiss citizens and companies in the Gulf and Iraq, supporting trade growth and humanitarian operations while signalling Switzerland’s commitment to regional stability.