Media Release

Zurich Airport, 13th December 2017

Change in the Board of Directors of Edelweiss

The 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.

The current Chairman, Karl Ulrich Garnadt, will remain on the Board as a member. Josef Felder will also continue to serve the Edelweiss Board of Directors as a member.

About Edelweiss

Edelweiss is Switzerland’s leading leisure travel airline and flies to the most beautiful destinations in the world. With a fleet of 15 aircraft in 2018, the airline will operate flights to 66 destinations in 32 countries. Every year, some 1.8 million passengers fly with Edelweiss to and from their holiday destination and enjoy a relaxing travel experience. This includes great service on board provided with the warmth, reliability and hospitality that Edelweiss is known for. Edelweiss is an affiliate of Swiss International Airlines (SWISS) and a member of the Lufthansa Group.

Further information:

Andreas Meier
Head of Corporate Communications
Edelweiss Air AG
media@flyedelweiss.com