Attractive and progressive working model with a workload of between 60% and 90%. Flight experience of at least 2 years, including 1 year in the role of Senior Cabin Crew Member/Chief de Cabine/Maître de Cabine. The first courses start in March and May 2025
Read moreRed nose and Edelweiss flower on tail fin remain. The new red colour scheme underlines the elegance of the aircraft. The Airbus A350 will have the familiar Edelweiss interior.
Read moreHalifax (Nova Scotia), Canada, and Seattle, USA, are the new long-haul destinations. Both holiday destinations will be served as of the 2025 summer timetable.
Read moreEdelweiss pop-up summer bar at the Airside Centre at Zurich Airport. Daily musical entertainment with DJ. Every week a raffle for a flight for two people.
Read moreSalalah (Oman), Giza/Cairo Sphinx (Egypt) and Tunis (Tunisia) new in the Edelweiss route network. Major expansion to northern destinations with tripling of services to Lapland and doubling of services to Norway. Twice as many flights to Cape Verde and season extensions from various short and medium-haul destinations.
Read moreFirst flight to Evenes took place on Monday, 10 June 2024. One flight per week from Zurich until the end of August. Gate event with ceremonial ribbon cut.
Read moreEdelweiss is once again the Official Airline Partner of Stake F1 Team KICK Sauber this year. This is the fourth season in which Edelweiss has offered direct charter flights from Zurich to the F1 Grand Prix circuits within reach of the Airbus A320 fleet.
Read moreExtended season to Ivalo and Kuusamo. New scheduled flights to Kittilä and Rovaniemi. Evenes/Lofoten now also in winter.
Read moreEdelweiss' offer of a 15% increase in the wage bill is not accepted by the AEROPERS Board of Directors.
Read moreFirst of six Airbus A350s in the fleet from the beginning of April 2025. Las Vegas and Vancouver first Airbus A350 destinations. Edelweiss Airbus A350 long-haul flights bookable from mid-May 2024. .
Read moreNew choice of movies in the wireless entertainment system now available. Selection of eight current movies. Offer still free of charge in all travel classes.
Read moreIn October 2023, the Airbus A340 HB-JMC was christened "Flumserberg". Edelweiss benches inaugurated as a sign of partnership on Flumserberg. Signpost next to the Edelweiss bench shows destinations from the Airbus A340 "Flumserberg".
Read moreAirbus A320, HB-JLP, was christened Elm. Musical accompaniment with the Chlytal yodelling choir.
Read moreThe 14th Airbus A320 will enter service in spring 2024. Finest pralines from Confiserie Beschle and other new products. Exclusive experiences with Edelweiss.
Read moreEdelweiss launches exclusive series with unique experiences. Unforgettable trips and events will be published monthly. The first highlight is an exclusive seven-day trip to Finland.
Read moreService to Spain to be significantly expanded. Up to 23 flights per week to the booming destinations in Northern Europe. In Greece, the most popular destinations will now be served at least daily
Read moreEvenes is the third Edelweiss destination in Norway. One weekly flight from June to August. Evenes is Edelweiss' 70th short-haul destination.
Read moreFirst flight took place on Wednesday, 22 November 2023. Seasonal two weekly flights to Bogotá with onward flight to Cartagena. Gate event with ceremonial ribbon cut.
Read moreEntry is possible from April 2024. Workload between 90% and 40%. Flight experience as a cabin crew member of at least 2 years.
Read moreEdelweiss takes over an Airbus A320 from its sister airline Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS). The aircraft will be deployed from summer 2024. Edelweiss' short- and medium-haul fleet will consist of 14 Airbus A320s as of 2024.
Read moreAirbus A340, HB-JMC, was christened Flumserberg. Brass players of the St.Gallen Symphony Orchestra attended as guests.
Read moreSix Airbus A350-900s to enter service in 2025. Airbus A350-900 one of the most environmentally friendly and fuel-efficient aircraft . Size of long-haul fleet returns to pre-Corona levels
Read moreEdelweiss welcomes its passengers at boarding with a new refreshing fragrance. The fragrance spray "Ginger Voyage" was created exclusively for Edelweiss. The fragrance is produced by the Swiss company Soeder.
Read moreDaily flights to Vancouver over the summer. Up to three weekly flights to Calgary. Up to four weekly flights to Tampa
Read moreRosé Champagne as a welcome drink in Business Class. Gruet brand champagne exclusively on board Edelweiss.
Read moreAirbus A320 HB-JLR was christened "Villars-sur-Ollon". Large crowd at the airport festival.
Read moreEdelweiss will be flying non-stop from Zurich to Ivalo and Kuusamo every Friday from 2 February to 22 March 2024.
Read moreDrinks selection to be extended on all flights. Swiss cult drinks available free of charge in all classes.
Read moreFlights to Egypt will increase to 23 flights per week. More flights to the Balearic Islands, Canary Islands and mainland Spain. Expansion to Morocco with non-stop flights to Agadir. 37 short- and medium-haul holiday destinations in 17 countries.
Read moreFirst flight to Biarritz on Friday, 23 June 2023. Two flights per week from Zurich until mid-September. Gate event with ceremonial ribbon cut.
WeiterlesenNina Wach will take up her new position on 1 September 2023. She succeeds Yves Maclean, who will leave Edelweiss at his own request at the end of July.
Read moreIn August 2022, the Airbus A320 HB-JLS was christened "Oberalp". Edelweiss bench inaugurated on Oberalp as a sign of partnership. Signpost next to the Edelweiss Bänkli shows destinations of the Airbus A320 "Oberalp".
Read moreMore offers to holiday destinations in the USA, Thailand and South Africa. Bogotá and Cartagena in Colombia added to the programme. 20 long-haul destinations in 15 countries.
Read moreFlights from Zurich to Bogotá and Cartagena as of November 2023. Two weekly flights, each on Wednesday and Sunday. Number of long-haul destinations increases to 23.
Read moreEdelweiss fragrance as soap and lotion on the planes. Sustainably produced in Switzerland. Less environmental impact thanks to refill.
Read moreNo entry restrictions for crews at Edelweiss destinations. Mandatory vaccination for crews to be lifted as of 20 April 2023.
Read moreFirst flight to Bari on Friday, 31 March 2023. Up to three flights per week from Zurich. Gate event with ceremonial ribbon cut.
Read moreIn September 2022, the Airbus A320 HB-JLT was christened «Madrisa». Edelweiss Bänkli inaugurated as a sign of partnership on Madrisa. Signpost next to the Edelweiss Bänkli shows destinations of the A320 «Madrisa».
Read moreEdelweiss becomes Official Airline Partner for the 3rd time in a row in 2023. All flights will be compensated. Season starts on March 5, 2023 in Bahrain.
Read moreFirst flight to Amman and Aqaba in Jordan took place on Thursday, February 2. Two flights per week from Zurich. Gate event with ceremonial ribbon cut.
Read moreA new Edelweiss magazine. New menus in Business Class. Expanded lounge offering. Numerous redesigned product elements.
Read more65 short-haul destinations in 21 countries. Akureyri (Northern Iceland), Biarritz and Bari new in the programme. The wide range of services to Greece and the Canary Islands is further strengthened.
Read moreFirst flight on Monday, 31 October 2022. One weekly non-stop connection from Zurich. Boa Vista is the second holiday destination on the Cape Verde Islands after Sal.
Read moreEdelweiss takes over an Airbus A320 from its sister airline Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS). The aircraft will be deployed from spring 2023. Edelweiss' short-haul and medium-haul fleet will consist of 13 Airbus A320s as of 2023.
Read more21 holiday destinations in 15 countries. Wider range of services to destinations in the USA, Canada and Costa Rica. Puerto Plata, Punta Cana, Cancún and Havana to be offered non-stop in both directions during the peak travel season.
Read moreBernd Bauer, CEO of Edelweiss, will take over the position of CEO of Eurowings Discover in Germany in addition to his previous duties. Edelweiss and Eurowings Discover retain their independence. Expansion of the Lufthansa Group's tourism competence.
Read moreEdelweiss celebrates five years of cooperation with help alliance. The Airbus A320 HB-JLT was christened «Madrisa». help alliance launches fundraising campaign.
Read moreJordan is a country steeped in history, with breathtaking landscapes, a vibrant and modern capital, fantastic beaches and excellent cuisine. Edelweiss will be flying from Zurich to Amman and on to Aqaba every Thursday and Sunday from 2 February 2023. The two destinations can be easily combined and are ideal for a round trip in Jordan.
Read moreAirbus A320 HB-JLS christened with the name "Oberalp”. School class from Andermatt as special guests at the aircraft christening at the airport. New children's toys make flying with Edelweiss even more family-friendly.
Read moreEdelweiss takes over an Airbus A340 from sister airline Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS). The aircraft is to be deployed from July 2023. Edelweiss' long-haul fleet will consist of five Airbus A340s from 2023 onwards.
Read moreFor the first time, over 300,000 guests flew with Edelweiss in one month. Seat load factor again well above 80%. Positive trend also for autumn and winter.
Read moreEdelweiss guests travel comfortably luggage-free even with luggage. No more queuing at baggage check-in. Cooperation with the startup Flying Bag.
Read moreExpansion of services to the Cape Verde Islands: New flights to the island of Boa Vista on the Cape Verde Islands. Significantly more flights to Egypt, the Canary Islands and Italy.
Read moreThe aircraft's livery symbolises the helping hands of the Lufthansa Group aid organisation help alliance and Edelweiss. The Airbus A320 HB-JLT is christened "Madrisa". Edelweiss' short-haul fleet grows to 12 aircraft.
Read moreFirst flight to Pisa in Italy took place on Friday, 3 June 2022. First flight to Bergen in Norway took place on Saturday, 4 June 2022. With Tromsø, another destination in Norway is being reintroduced into the summer flight schedule.
Read moreEdelweiss returned to Canada on Sunday, 15 May 2022 after a gap of more than two years. Vancouver will be served weekly in May and twice weekly as of June. Calgary will also rejoin the schedule from 12 June.
Read moreAs the new main sponsor of Swiss Surfing and title sponsor of the "Edelweiss Surf Tour", Edelweiss is now even more committed to this sport.
Read moreAfter an interruption of 2½ years, Edelweiss is flying to Las Vegas again on March 28. Las Vegas will be served up to 3 times a week from Zurich this summer. Summer flight schedule offers 78 vacation destinations in 32 countries, including 6 new destinations.
Read moreFirst flight to Tampa Bay (Florida) celebrated at Zurich Airport on 2 March. Further USA destinations: Las Vegas from 28 March and Denver from 13 June. Non-stop flights to Canada start on 15 May with Vancouver and on 5 June with Calgary.
Read moreTwo new holiday destinations for culture and outdoor enthusiasts. The new holiday destinations will be flown to from Zurich from June and July 2022 respectively. The offer on short and medium-haul routes increases in summer 2022 to 59 holiday destinations in 19 countries.
Read moreRecruitment for new cabin crew members underway. Two additional Airbus A320s to be in service from summer 2022. Fleet expansion and search for new employees are related to the expansion of flight offerings in summer 2022.
Read moreOffer significantly increased compared to summer 2021. North American destinations Tampa Bay (Florida), Denver, Las Vegas, Calgary and Vancouver will be served again. Bergen in Norway, Bilbao in Spain and Cork in Ireland added to the route network.
Read moreDavid Birrer will join the Executive Board of Edelweiss as Chief Operating Officer and Accountable Manager on 1 March 2022.
Read moreEdelweiss to fly to five new holiday destinations in November and December. Fleet productivity back to pre-Corona level. More flights over the festive season due to strong demand.
Read moreEdelweiss signs a partnership with the Formula 1 team of Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN. Edelweiss will support the team as it flies to race destinations around Europe and the World.
Read moreLiberia in Costa Rica and Luxor in Egypt added to the route network. Colombo, Phuket, Havana, Cape Town and Mauritius to be served again. First flights to Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar, Muscat and the Cape Verde Islands.
Read moreEdelweiss is expanding its offer on the African continent. With Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar and Dar es Salaam, it is adding three new destinations in Tanzania to its route network for the autumn holidays.
Read moreEdelweiss is offering 55 holiday destinations worldwide from Zurich at the start of the summer holidays. The short- and medium-haul offer includes 48 holiday destinations in 17 countries. On short-haul routes, Edelweiss has the same amount of capacity on offer as in the pre-Corona summer of 2019. On long-haul routes, Edelweiss is flying to seven holiday destinations in six countries this summer.
Read moreThis new flight will further expand the existing Edelweiss tourist offer in the Caribbean (Cancún in Mexico, Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic, Havana in Cuba and Montego Bay in Jamaica) and in Central America (San José in Costa Rica).
Read moreAs of today, the Edelweiss website has a fresher look. With new and exciting content on all Edelweiss destinations. Tips, stories, pictures and videos that inspire and make the search for the right holiday destination easier.
Read moreEdelweiss is simplifying travel planning with two new services. From now on, you can buy a travel-approved PCR test for home use via the Edelweiss website. In addition, all Edelweiss guests have access to an extended range of information for each holiday destination with the most important Covid 19 regulations and local testing options.
Read moreIn time for the summer holidays, Edelweiss is adding new flights to the Greek destinations of Preveza/Lefkada and Skiathos, to Tivat in Montenegro and to Newquay in the English holiday region of Cornwall.
Read moreEdelweiss is offering a colorful range of dream destinations in the coming months. With Montego Bay on Jamaica, Edelweiss will be flying to a new vacation destination from spring 2021.
Read moreFrom 25 November, Edelweiss will again fly once a week directly from Zurich to Cape Town in South Africa. This means that five long-haul destinations are already available in the autumn and winter program.
Read moreThis autumn and winter, Edelweiss will again fly to popular beach holiday classics in the Caribbean and Indian Ocean. Also Egypt and Turkey as well as other vacation destinations in the Mediterranean area are in the program. Edelweiss now also flies directly from Zurich to Muscat in Oman.
Read moreEdelweiss will again be flying directly from Zurich to Malé in the Maldives from September 26. With Punta Cana, the Seychelles and Cancún, four long-haul destinations are now available in the autumn and winter program.
Read moreBeginning 3rd October 2020, and thus in time for the autumn holidays, Edelweiss will resume direct flight services from Zurich to Cancún on Mexico’s Yucatán peninsula. The region has received the Safe Travels stamp of approval from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
Read moreEdelweiss is resuming direct flights from Zurich to Mahé in Seychelles, beginning 26th September. This is the airline’s second long-haul destination besides Punta Cana to where flight services can be resumed.
Read moreEdelweiss will operate flights to 25 short-haul and medium-haul holiday destinations in 11 countries this winter, with a special focus on popular Canary Island and Red Sea destinations. The airline’s winter timetable will also introduce direct flights from Zurich to Agadir (Morocco), Sharm El Sheikh (Egypt) and Sal (Cape Verde).
Read moreEdelweiss, Switzerland’s leading leisure travel airline, will operate flights to more than sixty holiday destinations in 29 countries this summer, from July to October. The airline will fly to all of its existing summer holiday destinations, with the exception of San Diego.
Read moreEdelweiss will fly back two Airbuses A320 from the Dübendorf Air Base to Zurich Airport today (Tuesday, 9th June). The other three aircraft will follow in a week’s time.
Read moreEdelweiss will resume its flight services tomorrow, Thursday, after suspending flights for almost two months. The first flight after the easing of the coronavirus lockdown will depart at 0600 CET from Zurich to Faro (Portugal).
Read moreDue to the extraordinary circumstances caused by the spread of the coronavirus and the ensuing strong decline in bookings, Edelweiss is forced to significantly downsize its route network.
Read moreEdelweiss, Switzerland’s leading leisure travel airline, is delighted to announce the opening of the “Edelweiss Café” at Zurich Airport, so that guests can now enjoy the airline’s warm hospitality on home soil as well as above the clouds.
Read moreEdelweiss, Switzerland’s leading leisure travel airline, is adding two new holiday destinations to its network, thus expanding the airline’s flight services to the Dominican Republic and the Mediterranean region.
Read moreThe Swiss love to travel – and it starts with the joy of holiday planning. But the vast choice of destinations on offer can make it hard to know where to travel to.
Read moreEdelweiss, Switzerland’s leading leisure travel airline, is launching a new culinary concept that includes innovative inflight tableware and will be introduced on 1st December 2019.
Read moreEdelweiss, Switzerland’s leading leisure travel airline, is adding Agadir (Morocco) and Menorca (Balearic Islands) to its route network. Flights to these new holiday destinations will be available as of summer 2020.
Read moreEdelweiss is the first airline in Switzerland to integrate voluntary CO2 offsetting into the booking process on its website. Edelweiss passengers can now compensate their CO2 emissions easily and conveniently when paying for their ticket.
Read moreEdelweiss, Switzerland’s leading leisure travel airline, is participating in the PreCheck programme of the US Transportation Security Administration. Registered passengers enjoy several advantages at US airports, including expedited security screening.
Read moreEdelweiss is introducing changes per its 2019/2020 Winter Timetable: as of December 2019, Switzerland’s leading leisure travel airline will increase its service from Zurich to Colombo (Sri Lanka) to three weekly flights (departing on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays).
Read moreEdelweiss, Switzerland’s leading leisure travel airline, is expanding its service to Macedonia, with up to two weekly flights to Ohrid starting in April 2019.
Read moreThe members of the Aeropers pilot union have accepted the new Collective Labour Agreement. The vote was held today, with 94.5% of union members voting in favour of the new CLA.
Read moreEdelweiss has appointed Patrick Heymann (44), currently Head of Legal Affairs at Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS), to serve as the airline’s new Chief Commercial Officer, and as a member of the Edelweiss Executive Board, effective 1 February 2019.
Read moreEdelweiss, Switzerland’s leading leisure travel airline, is expanding its fleet and will operate an additional short-haul aircraft of the type Airbus A320 as of spring 2019. The new addition will be used to support the further selective expansion of the Edelweiss flight programme. It will also serve as an operational reserve aircraft so as to further enhance flight schedule stability. This expansion brings the Edelweiss fleet total to 16 aircraft (10 Airbus A320s, 2 Airbus A330s and 4 Airbus A340s).
Read moreEdelweiss, Switzerland’s leading leisure travel airline, is upping its flights and destinations. As well as the introduction of new holiday destinations, the airline’s 2018/19 Winter Timetable comes with more flights to popular holiday destinations in Egypt and the Canary Islands.
Read moreEdelweiss is expanding its route network with two new travel destinations. In summer 2019, Switzerland’s leading leisure travel airline will introduce flights to Tirana (Albania) and Kalamata (Greece). In addition, Edelweiss will operate year-round flights to the Seychelles and Mauritius.
Read moreEdelweiss, Switzerland's leading leisure travel airline, is expanding its range of holiday destinations and will be flying to Eilat on the Red Sea once a week from 28 October 2018.
Read moreEdelweiss, Switzerland’s leading leisure travel airline, is expanding its services to the Canary Islands with the addition of a direct flight to La Palma as of 28th October 2018.
Read moreEdelweiss has operated flights to San José since May 2017. The fact that poverty is a part of everyday life in Costa Rica -and in other beautiful holiday destinations as well- is something Switzerland’s leading leisure travel airline chooses not to ignore. For Edelweiss, Social Responsibility does not stop at the Swiss border. Instilled with that sense of responsibility, 23 Edelweiss employees, together with CEO Bernd Bauer, presented an impoverished family in a poor San José neighbourhood with the gift of a house – which they had built with their own hands.
Read moreThe General Meeting of Shareholders of Edelweiss Air AG has appointed Thomas Klühr as the new Chairman of the Board of Directors. Thomas Klühr is Chief Executive Officer of the Edelweiss sister airline Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) and has been a member of the Edelweiss Board of Directors since 2016. He will assume his new position on 1st January 2018.
Read moreEdelweiss, Switzerland’s leading leisure travel airline, is going east. The carrier will expand its long-haul route network with flights to the Seychelles, Colombo/Sri Lanka and Ho Chi Minh City/Vietnam in 2018. This will coincide with an increase of flight frequencies to various other long-haul destinations.
Read moreEdelweiss, Switzerland’s leading leisure travel airline, is expanding its long-haul route network to South America. Starting in November 2018, the carrier will offer two weekly direct flights from Zurich to Argentina’s capital Buenos Aires.
Read moreEdelweiss, Switzerland’s leading leisure travel airline, will add three Airbus A320 aircraft to its short- and medium-haul fleet next year. This will bring the airline’s fleet total to fifteen aircraft by the end of 2018.
Read moreEdelweiss, Switzerland’s leading leisure travel airline, will increase its route network by more than twenty per cent in 2018. This expansion will translate into eleven new holiday destinations. As well as long-haul destinations, such as Orlando, Denver and Varadero, the airline will fly to eight new dream destinations in the short- and medium-haul range.
Read moreEdelweiss, Switzerland’s leading leisure travel airline, has added a second Airbus A340 bringing its total fleet to ten aircraft. The fully refurbished long-haul aircraft offers flight passengers a relaxing start to their holiday.
Read moreWith a bit of luck, visitors and hikers in the car-free village of Braunwald may just get a glimpse of a dainty Edelweiss flower growing shyly in a remote corner of this stunning mountain setting. Since Tuesday, 14th March, the queen of alpine flowers can also be admired in XXL format – in the shape of an aircraft cabin seat.
Read more2017/18 Winter Timetable of Edelweiss includes more flight services to mainland Egypt. As well as the resumption of flights to Marsa Alam, Hurghada will be served with one additional weekly flight.
Read moreEdelweiss, Switzerland’s leading leisure travel airline, will operate more flight services in winter 2017/2018. The 2017/18 Winter Timetable includes significantly more short-haul and medium-haul flights to several popular holiday destinations, offering travellers even greater flexibility and dependability when planning their holidays.
Read more“Braunwald“ and “Schatzalp“ are ready to take off to the world’s most beautiful destinations. This morning, Switzerland’s leading leisure travel airline, Edelweiss, held a naming ceremony for two aircraft, which have been named after Swiss holiday regions.
Read moreThe fleet of Switzerland’s leading leisure travel airline just keeps on growing. Its newest member was named “Melchsee-Frutt” in a festive ceremony held on Thursday, 1st December. “Melchsee-Frutt” is the first Airbus A340 to join the Edelweiss fleet and is specially equipped for flights to the airline’s new dream destinations. The interior of the new aircraft has countless other new features to offer.
Read moreWinter in Switzerland is the time of year when many traditional Swiss foods are enjoyed across the country – and now on Edelweiss flights too! Passengers travelling with Switzerland’s leading leisure travel airline between 1st December 2016 and 31st May 2017 will have the chance to savour some popular Swiss delicacies. The airline is delighted to pamper passengers with high-quality foods, including a sausage that is available exclusively on Edelweiss flights.
Read moreOn Thursday, 1st December, Switzerland’s leading leisure travel airline held not only a ceremony to name its first Airbus A340 “Melchsee-Frutt“, but also presented a further significant novelty: for the first time in twenty years, the Edelweiss crew uniforms have undergone a complete redesign. The new look was created by Swiss designer Alexandra Pfister.
Read moreOn Thursday evening, 27th October, Edelweiss was recognised with the Swiss Travel Award 2016 in the category “Airlines Short-/Medium-haul” and came third in the category ”Airlines Long-haul“.
Read moreGolfers fly better with Edelweiss to the nicest golf courses in the world. With immediate effect until the end of March 2017, Switzerland’s leading leisure travel airline will transport the golf baggage (up to 23 kg) of its passenger for free on the entire route network.
Read moreEdelweiss has decided to cease all its flights to Sharm el Sheikh provisionally until the end of the current winter timetable period at the end of March 2017. The decision follows a reappraisal of the security situation and the latest assessments of the Sinai Peninsula by the relevant authorities.
Read moreThanks to Edelweiss and the PC-7 TEAM of the Swiss Air Force, this year’s Züri Fäscht visitors were treated to a very special highlight. On Saturday evening, 2nd July, hundreds of thousands of festival visitors looked to the sky to marvel at the aircraft as they flew over the city of Zurich. This formation flight can now be re-experienced as a 360-degree video.
Read moreEdelweiss, Switzerland’s leading leisure travel airline, is adding three holiday destinations to its long-haul network. The airline’s 2017 Summer Timetable will include flights to Cancún, Costa Rica and San Diego. Flights to these new destinations will be operated with the recently refurbished Airbus A340.
Read moreEdelweiss, the leading Swiss leisure travel airline, is adding various short- and medium-haul frequencies to its 2016/17 winter schedule, and with its new Wireless Entertainment System is offering an even more entertaining start to holidays.
Read moreIn future, Edelweiss aircraft will be seen in a new design. The new look supports the leading Swiss leisure travel airline's growth course, and underscores its origins. As well as the new aircraft design, Edelweiss will also modernise the interior of its entire Airbus A320 fleet and install a Wireless Inflight Entertainment System.
Read moreEdelweiss, Switzerland’s leading leisure travel airline, is set to expand its fleet over the next few years to include an additional three longhaul aircraft of the type Airbus A340 and a medium-haul aircraft of the type Airbus A320. The Edelweiss fleet will thus encompass 12 aircraft by 2018.
Read moreAnyone looking for a warm change to Switzerland’s cold and wet winter weather should consider a winter holiday in Cuba. With the 2015/16 Winter Timetable, Edelweiss is increasing its flight frequency to the Caribbean metropolis of Cuba so as to meet strong customer demand.
Read moreEdelweiss, Switzerland’s leading leisure airline, is continuing to grow and invest in its core markets. With its 2015 Summer Timetable, the airline is introducing new destinations in Europe and expanding its flight offering in North America and the Caribbean.
Read moreEdelweiss, Switzerland’s leading leisure airline, is increasing its seasonal non-stop schedule between Cape Town and Zurich from two to three weekly frequencies. Flights will operate during the South African summer season each Wednesday, in addition to the already existing flights on Tuesdays and Fridays.
Read moreEdelweiss now operates direct flights from Zurich to two new destinations which are Havana and Las Vegas. Last week, the first flights to the Cuban capital and to the hub of entertainment were celebrated at Zurich Airport with numerous surprises.
Read moreBernd Bauer, who is 48, currently Vice President Revenue Management, Pricing & Distribution at Swiss International Air Lines, is to succeed Karl Kistler as CEO of Edelweiss Air. The handover will be effected in the third quarter of this year. Karl Kistler, who is 61, wishes to put his responsibilities in new hands after 12 years at the Edelweiss helm.
Read moreAuch für das jüngste Flottenmitglied von Edelweiss - der fünfte A320 (HB-IJW) - hat der berühmte Schweizer Künstler Rolf Knie wieder ein Bild gemalt. Es ist ein Adler und bereits das achte Tier, welches Rolf Knie für die Edelweiss Flugzeuge gemalt hat. Der Adler ist vorne am Flugzeug abgebildet und trägt den Namen Shayan, was auf Arabisch verdienstvoll heisst. Dieser Name wurde von der Edelweiss Facebook Community (aktuell 23‘700 Mitglieder) vorgeschlagen und ausgewählt.
WeiterlesenWährend einem ganzen Jahr kurvte ein Cobra-Tram der Ferienfluggesellschaft Edelweiss auf veschiedenen Linien durch Zürich. Getreu dem Slogan "Der Sonne entgegen" sorgte das Tram mit der Edelweiss-Bemalung bei den Passanten für Feriengefühle.
WeiterlesenThe Edelweiss 2014/15 winter timetable includes some changes in the route network. The new long-haul routes Las Vegas and Havana, introduced in the 2014 summer timetable, are highly popular destinations. As a result, they will be served with one weekly flight during the winter months as well. The number of flights to Phuket will be increased to three per week.
Read moreIn Zusammenarbeit mit Swiss Aviation Training (SAT) führt Edelweiss ab Herbst 2014 eine „ab initio“-Verkehrspiloten-Ausbildung ein. Neu ist, dass Edelweiss schon während der Ausbildung die zukünftigen PilotInnen betreut, ihnen bei guten Leistungen eine Anstellung garantiert und sich an den Kosten beteiligt.
WeiterlesenAb sofort ist es für Edelweiss-Kunden möglich, auf dem gesamten europäischen Streckennetz Tickets zu attraktiven Preisen ohne Mindestaufenthaltsdauer an der Zieldestination zu buchen.
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