ACI EUROPE, together with A4E and IATA, has published an open letter to the President of the European Commission regarding the implementation of the Schengen Entry/Exit System (EES). While the aviation sector supports the security objectives of EES, the current rollout is causing significant operational pressure at European airports, including long border-control waiting times, missed … Read more
In May 2026, 3,028,701 passengers passed through Zurich Airport, corresponding to an increase of 9.1% compared to last year. In May, the number of local passengers was 2,222,403. Transfer passengers amounted to 26.5%, equal to 801,998 passengers. Year on year, air traffic movements increased by 5.1% to 25,318 take-offs and landings. The average number of passengers … Read more
Sotomo Study Commissioned by Aviationsuisse A recent study conducted by Sotomo on behalf of Aviationsuisse provides a clear picture of how the Swiss population views aviation. Aviationsuisse represents the interests of air transport users in Switzerland and places the needs of demand for air mobility at the centre of its work. Broad Public Support for … Read more
In February 2026, 2,195,690 passengers passed through Zurich Airport, corresponding to an increase of 7.9% compared to last year. In February, the number of local passengers was 1,538,209. Transfer passengers amounted to 29.8%, equal to 653,496 passengers. Read full report: https://newsroom.flughafen-zuerich.ch/en/key-traffic-figures-february-2026/
We are pleased to welcome Condor Flugdienst GmbH as a member of B.A.R. Switzerland. Over the past years, Condor has significantly expanded its presence in the Swiss market. In addition to its well-established leisure services to popular holiday destinations, the airline has further strengthened its network by introducing the City Shuttle connection to Frankfurt. Since … Read more