Articles tagged “swiss air”

Airline Weekly

Swiss Adds Flights to Washington Dulles, the Fastest Growing U.S. Gateway

Washington's Dulles airport has emerged as the fastest growing international gateway to the U.S. since the pandemic. Swiss is the latest to join the party.

3 weeks ago
Swiss Adds Flights to Washington Dulles, the Fastest Growing U.S. Gateway

Airlines

Europe’s Air Traffic Controller Shortage Delays Flights, Slows Recovery

There is no magic bullet to an air traffic controller shortage in the heart of Europe.

Edward Russell | 1 month ago

Europe’s Air Traffic Controller Shortage Delays Flights, Slows Recovery

News Blog

IDEAS: SWISS Adds Free Wi-Fi Chat on Long-Haul Flights

SWISS has announced the introduction of free Wi-Fi enabled internet for chat services on all long-haul flights, beginning in August 2023. The new facility, which will be available across all travel classes, will allow passengers to utilize chat services on smartphones, laptops and tablets for the duration of their flight and will have no upper…

Adam Stacey | 2 months ago

Airlines

Lufthansa Lifts Profit Outlook as Travelers Pay Up for European Trips

European airlines are flying from strength to strength this year with talk of an economic slowdown seemingly just a memory.

Edward Russell | 2 months ago

Lufthansa Lifts Profit Outlook as Travelers Pay Up for European Trips

Airlines

Star Alliance’s 26 Brands, Explained

We take a look at every member of the Star Alliance, the world’s first airline alliance.

Joey Tyson, Skift | 6 months ago

Star Alliance’s 26 Brands, Explained

Tourism

Skift India Daily: EbixCash Gets Regulatory Nod for Long-Anticipated $732 Million IPO 

Despite being embroiled in legal tussles related to acquisitions, EbixCash made its way to the market by generating relatively stable revenues and profits within the high-growth Indian economy.

Amrita Ghosh | 6 months ago

Skift India Daily: EbixCash Gets Regulatory Nod for Long-Anticipated $732 Million IPO 

Airline Weekly

Lufthansa Group Reaches First Post-Pandemic Annual Profit Thanks to Swiss Air, Cargo

Switzerland is good for more than just chocolates and cheese at the Lufthansa Group.

7 months ago
Lufthansa Group Reaches First Post-Pandemic Annual Profit Thanks to Swiss Air, Cargo

News Blog

Lufthansa Grounds Flights Due to Software Problem

Lufthansa has suffered an "IT outage," prompting the German airline group to delay and cancel all its flights. "Currently, the airlines of the Lufthansa Group are affected by an IT outage," the company said in a social media post on Wednesday morning. "This is causing flight delays and cancellations. We regret the inconvenience this is…

Matthew Parsons | 8 months ago

Airline Weekly

Lufthansa CEO Sees Opportunities in Blended Travel Coming to Europe

Blended travel isn't the only thing that Lufthansa Group CEO Carsten Spohr is looking forward to. Limits on adding back flights and strong travel demand are boosting the bottom line.

11 months ago
Lufthansa CEO Sees Opportunities in Blended Travel Coming to Europe

News Blog

Swiss Extends Air-Rail Connections to Interlaken and Lucerne

Swiss Air flyers will soon be able to connect to Interlaken and Lucerne on a single ticket. The airline will expand its "Air Rail" partnership with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) to the two famed destinations in Switzerland from December 11. The expansion comes as airlines as increasingly relying on rail partners for local, or regional,…

Edward Russell | 11 months ago