The airport welcomed almost 150 attendees to its first jobs fair since the pandemic begun, to showcase current employment opportunities, with nearly 1 in 3 attendees applying for live vacancies. London City Airport, in partnership with UMi and Newham Council also sponsored the Royal Docks Business Recovery event, providing procurement support to local businesses, ahead… Read the full news article
Brussels, Belgium, 2022-Mar-04 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport International AG has successfully concluded the acquisition of Belgium Airport Services (BAS) with effect from 1 March 2022. The Swiss company, a global leader in air cargo handling, now holds 100% of BAS, growing its total warehouse and handling capacity in Belgium by more than 40%…. Read the full news article
Perth Airport Aspire Lounge Terminal 1 International celebrates the best of WA. Zurich, Switzerland, 2022-Mar-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Thousands of Western Australians will have the opportunity to experience a world-class lounge experience, no matter their class of travel, following the grand opening of the Perth Airport Aspire Lounge Terminal 1, the first pay-per-use… Read the full news article
Tokyo, Japan, 2022-Feb-26 — /Travel PR News/ — With recent contract wins in Osaka (KIX) and Fukuoka (FUK), Swissport now supports Cebu Pacific, the Philippines’ leading low-cost airline, in an exclusive partnership at all Japanese stations. Swissport has been providing airport ground services and air cargo handling for Cebu Pacific in Japan since 2014. With… Read the full news article
Zurich, Switzerland, 2022-Feb-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras, one of Brazil’s leading airlines, has chosen Swissport to provide ground services at Viracopos International Airport (VCP), its hub airport in Campinas. The agreement covers ramp, cleaning, and cargo services. Azul Linhas Aéreas, one of Brazil’s leading airlines, has contracted Swissport to provide… Read the full news article
Amsterdam, Netherlands, 2022-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Danny Hakker joins Swissport as Chief Financial Officer for Continental Europe effective 1 February 2022. The appointment further strengthens Swissport’s regional market structure. Danny Hakker has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer for Continental Europe as of 1 February 2022. He is a senior finance leader with… Read the full news article
Zurich, Switzerland, 2022-Feb-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport is opening its second lounge at Geneva International Airport on 1 February 2022. Located in the new East Wing of the airport, the new ASPIRE Crystal Lounge will be open daily from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. It is accessible to all passengers for an admission… Read the full news article
Jobs fair will be held on Thursday 10th February Hundreds of roles available at Manchester Airport, including 500 in security Other roles include customer services and hospitality positions Recruitment drive comes after travel restrictions were eased, with a range of benefits on offer to MAG employees To book a place visit the Jobs Fair’s Eventbrite page Manchester, UK,… Read the full news article
Zurich, Switzerland, 2022-Feb-01 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport in Germany has won a major contract from Eurowings at the airline’s home base at Cologne Bonn Airport. The cooperation covers passenger services and aircraft turnaround coordination and will start this summer. For the new contract, Swissport will hire approximately 180 new employees. The new contract… Read the full news article
More than 550 roles on offer at the UK’s global gateway in the North Virtual job fair to take place on 25th January Roles range from security officers, customer services to hospitality positions Excellent benefits include discounted public transport, free parking, retail offers, pension scheme plus many more Plus, more than 1,000 further roles are… Read the full news article
Zurich, Switzerland, 2022-Jan-14 — /Travel PR News/ — At the beginning of this year, Swissport has finalized the acquisition of AGS Aviation Ground Services in Aruba and assumes the Dutch Caribbean company’s ground handling operations at Queen Beatrix International Airport in Oranjestad (AUA). With the acquisition of AGS Aviation Ground Services, a ground handling services… Read the full news article
Zurich, Switzerland, 2021-Dec-23 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport has extended its partnership with Fiji Airways in New Zealand, proudly supporting the airline’s recent re-start of operations in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Fiji Airways has appointed Swissport its New Zealand ground handling partner for an additional three years, providing full ramp and passenger services. Commencing… Read the full news article
Zurich, Switzerland, 2021-Dec-22 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport and Hawaiian Airlines have signed a ground services contract for the airline’s Australian operations at the Sydney and Brisbane airports. The contract adds to the strong international partnership between the airline and Swissport. Swissport has won a contract extension with Hawaiian Airlines, a leading carrier for… Read the full news article
Brussels, Belgium, 2021-Dec-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport International AG has appointed Dimitri Bettoni as the new Managing Director for its air cargo business in Belgium at Brussels Airport and Liège Airport. He will lead the Belgian organization starting 1 January 2022. Dimitri Bettoni has been appointed as Managing Director of Swissport’s expanding cargo… Read the full news article
Zurich, Switzerland, 2021-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Finnair has selected Swissport to support the smooth ramp-up of its intercontinental traffic at its home hub. The contract focusses on ramp services for the long-haul fleet and is part of Finnair’s adjustment of ground handling responsibilities at Helsinki Airport. Swissport will again provide ramp handling services… Read the full news article
Zurich, Switzerland, 2021-Nov-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport International AG has increased the shareholding in its Swissport Korea joint venture to 100 percent from formerly 59 percent, underlining its confidence in the Korean aviation market and delivering on its Asia growth strategy. After first entering the Korean market in 2005 in a joint venture… Read the full news article
Zurich, Switzerland, 2021-Nov-11 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport’s state-of-the-art cargo warehouse at Frankfurt Airport is now also in the digital space. Open since November 2020, the 17,000 sqm facility, complete with a certified Pharma Center, is equipped with an automated material handling system. It uses the Fair@Link yard management system and Swissport’s cargo app. Swissport… Read the full news article
Zurich, Switzerland, 2021-Oct-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport Finland and Finnair Cargo have extended their agreement on COOL Cargo services until the end of 2026. The extension of this cooperation, which includes operating Finnair’s 31,000 sqm COOL Nordic Cargo Hub facility, brings long-term stability for Swissport Finland and underlines the strong partnership with Finnair… Read the full news article
Zurich, Switzerland, 2021-Oct-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport Kenya has been awarded the IATA CEIV Fresh certification for perishable cargo, making it the only ground handler with this certification at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Swissport also is the first ground services provider in Sub-Saharan Africa to attain this standard. CEIV is IATA’s Center… Read the full news article
Zurich, Switzerland, 2021-Oct-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Karen Cox has started as Global Director Operations & Safety at Swissport this week. Together with her team she will drive the transformation of Swissport’s global operations to provide operational excellence and a consistent service delivery to the company’s airline customers around the globe. Karen Cox was… Read the full news article
Zurich, Switzerland, 2021-Sep-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The partnership between the digital platform and provider of smart baggage management solutions and the global market leader in aviation ground services marks a milestone towards contactless airport journeys, improved passenger mobility and sustainability for airports and the aviation sector at large. AirPortr, the digital platform and… Read the full news article
Zurich, Switzerland, 2021-Sep-28 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport has appointed Iván Nash Vila as Chief Financial Officer and member of the Executive Leadership Team. With the appointment and the recent nomination of Christopher Rayner as the company’s Chief HR Officer, Swissport completes the renewal of its Executive Leadership Team following its new shareholder structure…. Read the full news article
Zurich, Switzerland, 2021-Sep-24 — /Travel PR News/ — After four and a half years with the company, Andreas Hugener, Chief HR Officer of Swissport has decided to step down from his role. Chris Rayner will take over as Chief HR Officer and member of the Executive Leadership Team on 1 October. Andreas Hugener, Swissport’s Chief… Read the full news article
Zurich, Switzerland, 2021-Sep-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Rene Pascua has been appointed as head of Swissport’s Latin America and the Caribbean region. Together with his regional commercial team, he will drive the business from Miami in close cooperation with local teams across the region. Rene Pascua took over from Frank Mena who was managing… Read the full news article
Zurich, Switzerland, 2021-Sep-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport is equipping its cargo workers with a brand-new mobile application and new handheld devices. The cargo app will further digitize the air cargo warehousing process and offers real-time visibility on cargo shipments. Already operational in the first five Swissport warehouses, the app will be rolled out… Read the full news article
Zurich, Switzerland, 2021-Sep-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Andres Diez will join Swissport as the new Director Global Commercial on 1 September 2021. With his team, he will provide tailored commercial solutions to support Swissport’s airline customers worldwide in the ongoing recovery and ramp-up of their operations. Andres Diez will join Swissport as the new… Read the full news article
Perth, Australia, 2021-Aug-05 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport International is further expanding its lounge business in the Asia-Pacific region. Following the recent acquisition of No1 Lounges with airport lounges in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, Swissport has now launched the first Australian lounge under its global Aspire brand. The lounge is located at Perth Airport’s… Read the full news article
Opfikon, Switzerland, 2021-Jul-06 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting this July, Swissport will be offering airport ground services at Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). The Texas airport adds to Swissport’s dense US network of 44 airports in 25 states. Austin is Swissport’s first opening of a new US airport location in six years, underlining its… Read the full news article
Opfikon, Switzerland, 2021-Jul-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport continues to expand its airport lounge business with the acquisition of No1 Lounges in the UK, in a joint-venture structure with Airport Dimensions. With the addition of nine new lounges Swissport grows its global lounge network to 54 facilities. The joint venture set-up between Swissport and… Read the full news article
Opfikon, Switzerland, 2021-Jul-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport and JetBlue have signed a five-year agreement that includes ramp handling for all of JetBlue’s daily flights at Miami International Airport. The agreement also includes JetBlue’s charter operations from Miami to Punta Cana, which began in early June. Swissport has entered into a five-year contract with… Read the full news article