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• Edelweiss' digital experience brings travel, holiday destinations and innovations to life
• Ceremonial …

• Additional capacity for popular autumn destinations in the Mediterranean and the Canary Islands
• More flights to Cape Town and to dream destinations in the Indian Ocean
• Additional connections to Finnish Lapland during the winter holidays

• Edi Wolfensberger is to take over as Head of Edelweiss on 1 October 2026
• Bernd Bauer is leaving Edelweiss after twelve successful years as CEO
• With Edi Wolfensberger, the Lufthansa Group is putting its trust in an experienced …

• More flights and longer seasons to Scandinavia
• Additional services to Malé and Colombo during the high season
• More capacity on popular holiday routes in winter 2026/27

• Edelweiss celebrates its inaugural flight from Zurich to Kefalonia with 149 passengers on board an Airbus A320
• The Greek island impresses with dream beaches, authentic flair and ideal opportunities for island …

• CEO Bernd Bauer opened the new route together with crew and guests at Zurich Airport.
• The new service will be operated with the Airbus A350 and will be offered up to three times a week until the end of …

• The first flight took place on Friday, May 29, 2026
• Two flights per week from Zurich until mid-September
• Glasgow, along with Edinburgh, complements the service to Scotland

• Edelweiss' first Airbus A320neo ceremonially christened
• New aircraft type with state-of-the-art technology for greater efficiency and comfort
• Named after the Swiss region where the edelweiss is native

• Expansion of connections to Malé and Windhoek
• Additional flights to destinations in the Indian Ocean are planned for autumn
• Increased capacity on selected short-haul destinations in Europe

• Denver and Seattle in the USA will no longer be served, and frequencies to Las Vegas will be reduced
• Muscat and Salalah in Oman will not be served in the winter flight schedule 2026/27
• The background to this is declining …

• State-of-the-art technology for greater efficiency and comfort
• Another step in fleet modernization
• First deployment on Saturday after Larnaca and Rhodes

• Over 211,000 passengers were transported in the first year of operation with the Airbus A350 HB-IHF.
• 3.98 million kilometers traveled, which is equivalent to more than ten flights to the moon
• New cabin from December 2026 with …

• First commercial Edelweiss flight on February 10, 1996
• Today's anniversary flight celebrates the historic connection to Larnaca
• Celebrations at Larnaca Airport

• The “ Every Pin a Story ” campaign showcases travel as a personal experience that goes beyond simply arriving
• The focus is on emotions, experiences, and the unique character of each destination
• A newly …

• Modern cabin design, high-quality materials and a subtle color scheme create more space for well-being in all travel classes
• Greater comfort thanks to the new Edelweiss Premium Economy with expanded service offerings and the …

• A maximum of two power banks per person is allowed.
• Charging devices or power banks on board is not permitted
• Storage only in hand luggage under the seat, in the seat pocket or on the body

• Modern internet service for short and long-distance flights
• Equipment for all Airbus A320, Airbus A320neo and Airbus A350
• Part of the Lufthansa Group's group-wide connectivity initiative with around 850 aircraft

• Glasgow, Kefalonia and Windhoek are new additions to the route network

• The service to North America will be further strengthened

• More flights and longer seasons on short- and medium-haul routes

• Edelweiss is taking over a two-story space in The Circle at Zurich Airport.
• Expansion of office space through additional meeting rooms
• New multifunctional space for events and inspiration on the ground floor

• An emotional film shows the daily work of pilots at Edelweiss
• The focus is on the fascination of flying, team spirit, and professionalism in the cockpit
• The aim is to show interested parties what working in the Edelweiss cockpit is all about

• The first flight took place on Friday, December 19, 2025

• Weekly flights every Friday until March 27, 2026

• Gate event with ceremonial ribbon cutting

• Capuns and mango tapioca mousse in business class

• Alpine macaroni with diced apples in economy class

• Proven menu concept with seasonal Swiss variety

Yesterday, Airbus informed all operators of the A320 family worldwide that a short-term software update was required for certain aircraft. The measure was determined in coordination with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and …

• First flight to São Vicente on Wednesday, October 29

• Ceremonial ribbon cutting at the gate

• Edelweiss now offers four Cape Verde destinations.

• First flight to Windhoek on 1 June 2026
• More flights to Seattle and Punta Cana
• Longer season to Halifax and Cape Town

• On September 1, 2023, the Airbus A320 HB-JLR was christened “Villars-sur-Ollon.”
• Two Edelweiss benches were inaugurated in Villars-sur-Ollon as a symbol of the partnership.
• Signpost next to the …

• Three aircraft as replacements and two aircraft for growth
• Short-haul fleet to grow to a total of 18 aircraft by 2028
• Greater efficiency, longer range and more flexible deployment options 

• Edelweiss Airbus A350s "Piz Bernina" and "Piz Palü" bear the names Engadine peaks
• Two new Edelweiss benches on the Diavolezza invite visitors to linger and enjoy the unique view
• Ceremonial …

• One Airbus A320 and one Airbus A320neo will join the fleet in 2025/2026
• Expansion to 16 short-haul aircraft by April 2026

• Edelweiss' second Airbus A350 christened in a ceremony
• This long-haul aircraft also bears the name of a mountain in the Engadin
• Named after regions where edelweiss is native