Germany greenlights $1.66bn loan to Swiss and Edelweiss
The German government has cleared a CHF1.5 billion Swiss franc (USD1.66 billion) state-backed loan to Swiss (LX, Zurich) and its… Read More »
Skyline Editorial: U.S. airline service is a shell of its former self
Frequent flyers know airline service is a shell of its former self, and it’s getting worse. From charging excessive fees,… Read More »
Aviation services firm Swissport to cut more than 4,500 UK jobs
Airport trade body warns up to 20,000 jobs in UK at risk as result of coronavirus crisis Some of Swissport’s… Read More »
Municipal gov’t takes control of Lugano airport
The City of Lugano in southern Switzerland assumed full control of Lugano Agno Airport as of June 1, 2020, following… Read More »
EasyJet still in talks with Swiss gov’t over aid
easyJet Europe (EC, Vienna) chief executive officer Thomas Haagensen has expressed disappointment that easyJet Switzerland (DS, Geneva) has not received… Read More »
Lufthansa Group airlines to restart eight UK and Ireland routes in June
The airlines respond to a gradual relaxation of COVID-19 travel restrictions. Lufthansa Group airlines will restart eight routes from the… Read More »
Flying During Coronavirus: How Airlines Are Changing Their In-Flight Rules
The latest on mandatory masks, blocked middle seats, and updated boarding procedures. After coming to a near standstill due to the… Read More »
Some European airlines are planning to restore flights
A number of European carriers have set out plans to restore schedules decimated by the coronavirus crisis. Lufthansa Group said… Read More »