Zurich Airport Security Breach: Rising Cases of Unauthorized Access

Investigation reveals increasing incidents of passengers bypassing security checks at Zurich airport, raising serious aviation safety concerns.

Key Takeaways

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Increasing incidents of passengers bypassing boarding pass checks at Zurich airport
A woman boarded a plane to Amsterdam without a ticket in June 2024
Airports must report unauthorized entry cases to FOCA since 2018

By The Numbers

11 million

Local passengers at Zurich Airport in 2024

9

Total unauthorized access cases (2023-2025)

500

Fine in Swiss Francs for unauthorized entry

They Said

"Although some people travelled far without a boarding pass, they were subject to security checks. These cases are still concerning us, but they must be seen in perspective."
— Bettina Kunz, Zurich Airport spokesperson

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