Maite Nadig christened Edelweiss’ 5th Airbus A340

Edelweiss's long-haul fleet has welcomed an Airbus A340. The fifth aircraft in this fleet, registered HB-JMC, was ceremoniously christened "Flumserberg" on Monday morning, October 23rd. Maite Nadig, former ski racer and double Olympic champion, and David Birrer, Chief Operating Officer of Edelweiss, performed the traditional christening ceremony in the presence of representatives of Bergbahnen Flumserberg AG. Brass players from the St. Gallen Symphony Orchestra provided musical accompaniment for the celebrations. And for good reason, because in summer 2024, the St. Gallen Festival will be held on Flumserberg for the first time.

"Finding a sponsoring region in Switzerland where the rare edelweiss actually blooms is becoming increasingly difficult. But we've succeeded again and are delighted that the canton of St. Gallen, with its Flumserberg, is now represented in our fleet," says David Birrer.

Mario Bislin, CEO of Bergbahnen Flumserberg AG, sees this partnership as an ideal symbiosis. "Flumserberg is the Swiss holiday paradise par excellence. And with this aircraft, we are carrying the name Flumserberg to the many Edelweiss holiday paradise destinations."

As a symbol of the partnership, representatives from Flumserberg are placing an Edelweiss wooden bench in the shape of an airplane seat. From this, passersby can enjoy the most beautiful views toward Zurich Airport and dream of their next vacation. Almost like being on an airplane.