SWISS Cancels 85 Zurich Flights as Storms Halt Ground Handling
Repeated thunderstorms and lightning near Zurich forced ramp closures, reduced runway capacity and disrupted travel for about 11,200 SWISS passengers.
SWISS
IATA: LX
ICAO: SWR
Callsign: SWISS
Active
Airline Information
| Country | Switzerland (CH) |
|---|---|
| Type | Scheduled |
| IATA Code | LX |
| ICAO Code | SWR |
| Callsign | SWISS |
| Hub Airport | ZRH — Zürich Airport |
| Fleet Size | 81 aircraft |
| Average Fleet Age | 11.4 years |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Status | Active |
| Low-Cost Carrier | No |
Fleet Composition (65 aircraft)
| Aircraft Type | Count | Engine | Avg Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| |||
| ▶ Airbus A318/A319/A32 | 36 | JET | 17.3 yrs |
| |||
| ▶ Airbus A330/A340 | 29 | JET | 11.5 yrs |
Airline Network Card
SWISS (SWR)
Routes
128
Destinations
110
Origins
2
Airports Served
110
Countries
50
Fleet Size
85
Aircraft Types
7
Hub Airports
- ZRH Zürich
Focus Cities
- GVA Geneva Cointrin International
Top Airports Served
Fleet Breakdown
- 220 Airbus A220
- 320 Airbus A320
- 321 Airbus A321
- 330 Airbus A330
- 340 Airbus A340
- 351 Airbus A350-1000
- 777 Boeing 777
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