Premiere: Edelweiss Airbus A350 on long-haul flight for the first time

Today, Thursday, an Edelweiss Airbus A350 took off for the first time on a long-haul flight—destination: Las Vegas. With 200 passengers on board, the launch marks a significant moment in the airline's history. The new aircraft not only represents state-of-the-art technology, but also a more comfortable, quieter, and more sustainable flight experience.

To celebrate the occasion, an exclusive souvenir awaited each seat: a specially designed "Remove before 1st Flight" tag with an engraved plaque featuring the individual seat number. This personalized souvenir is intended to make the first Airbus A350 long-haul flight unforgettable for all guests.

With the Airbus A350, a new era in long-haul flights begins for Edelweiss. The aircraft will gradually replace the existing Airbus A340s. This modern wide-body aircraft sets new standards in several areas: It consumes around 25 percent less fuel, emits correspondingly less CO₂, and is up to 50 percent quieter than its predecessor.

Edelweiss will now fly three times a week from Zurich to Las Vegas with the new Airbus A350. The next stage of the fleet modernization will follow soon: the second of a total of six Airbus A350 aircraft is expected in Zurich at the end of June. This will operate daily on the Zurich-Vancouver route starting July 1.