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Zurich Airport cancelled 27 flights and warned of further disruption after lightning near the airport halted ground operations during a severe thunderstorm. The article should provide timely information for travellers, explain why ramp work must stop during lightning activity and assess the knock-on effects for passengers and airline schedules.
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Aviation
A SWISS flight from Zurich to Boston made an emergency landing in Dublin after a passenger's powerbank began smoking. This is the second such incident on a US-bound flight in recent weeks, raising concerns over the safety of lithium battery devices on aircraft.
The Local Switzerland · +2 more
Aviation
A Swiss International Airlines flight to New York made an unscheduled landing after smoke developed in the cabin. An investigation revealed the cause to be a passenger's headphone case that became lodged and damaged within a seat, highlighting safety concerns around lithium battery devices on aircraft.
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Politics
Switzerland has formally requested greater flexibility from the EU for implementing the new EES border controls at airports, fearing infrastructure overloads. This comes as the EU insists the system won't be suspended and the related ETIAS travel scheme is reportedly delayed until 2027.
The Local Switzerland · +2 more
Travel
Travelers using Swiss airports this summer are being warned to prepare for significant delays. The combination of peak holiday travel and the implementation of the new EU Entry/Exit System (EES) has prompted European airport associations to demand urgent action to prevent travel chaos.
The Local Switzerland · +2 more
Travel
The busy summer travel season is under threat as Swiss and European airports warn of significant delays due to the rollout of the EU's new Entry/Exit System (EES). This article examines the warnings from industry bodies, advice for travellers from Swiss airports, and the EU's response to the impending travel disruption.
The Local Switzerland · +2 more
Travel
Severe weather over Zurich Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning led to major operational disruptions, with 70 flights cancelled and over 30 inbound aircraft diverted to other airports, leaving many passengers stranded.
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Travel
Travelers departing from Zurich Airport will no longer need to separate liquids into 100ml containers, thanks to new advanced CT scanners. The updated rules, effective this Friday, allow liquids in containers of up to two litres to remain inside hand luggage during security checks.
The Local Switzerland · +1 more
Travel
Travelers departing from Zurich will no longer need to separate liquids into small plastic bags, as the airport rolls out new CT scanner technology. The new rules, effective this Friday, allow for liquids up to two litres to remain in hand luggage during security checks.
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Transportation
New developments aim to enhance Switzerland's cross-border train network. A test run for a direct Basel-Brussels route is planned, and a direct service connecting Swiss cities to London could become operational as early as 2030, promising improved connectivity with key European capitals.
The Local Switzerland · +1 more
Travel
The EU's new Entry-Exit System (EES) is already causing longer passenger queues at Swiss airports, prompting tourism bodies and European ports to sound the alarm over potential 'border chaos' for non-EU travellers this summer.
The Local Switzerland · +1 more
Business
Ebookers, a major online travel provider owned by Expedia Group, has announced it will close its Swiss website and app on September 2. Future hotel bookings will be handled via the sister brand Hotels.com.
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Business
The online travel provider Ebookers has announced it will close its Swiss website and app on September 2, 2026. This article details the impact on customers with existing and future bookings, the transition of services to other Expedia-owned brands like Hotels.com, and what this means for the Swiss online travel market.
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Travel
With lengthy queues already forming for the Ascension holiday weekend, this article provides essential information for travelers. It covers the current situation at the Gotthard tunnel, recommended diversion routes, and official warnings for navigating the notoriously heavy holiday traffic in the Alps.
The Local Switzerland · +1 more
Transport
A new memorandum of understanding signed by Swiss Federal Railways, France's SNCF, and Eurostar marks a significant step towards establishing a direct rail link between Switzerland and London, promising to enhance cross-continental travel.
The Local Switzerland · +1 more
Health
A man infected with hantavirus is being treated in isolation at Zurich University Hospital after returning from a cruise in the Atlantic. Health officials have confirmed the case and are tracing contacts, while assuring the public that the risk of wider transmission is low.
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Travel
The Federal Roads Office has announced the Gotthard Pass will open this Friday, earlier than anticipated due to light snowfall. The opening will help ease traffic on the A2 north-south axis during the busy Ascension and Whitsun holiday periods.
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Aviation
For the first time this year, Zurich Airport's flight movements in April exceeded pre-coronavirus levels. This recovery aligns with a new survey indicating 55% of Swiss residents are 'proud' of their national aviation and oppose stricter flight regulations.
SWI swissinfo.ch · +1 more
Aviation
The Swiss aviation sector faces a challenging period as shrinking jet fuel supplies threaten summer flights, while SWISS and the Lufthansa Group introduce new 'Basic' fares that charge extra for carry-on luggage.
The Local Switzerland · +3 more
Tourism
The Swiss hotel industry is reporting a 'clearly clouded' outlook for the upcoming summer season, with a wave of cancellations and fewer bookings linked to disruptions in international air travel caused by the conflict in the Middle East.
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