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Invisible No More: How the Sunflower Symbol Is Redefining Accessibility and Understanding in Global Travel

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(NEWS) ZURICH, 2025-Oct-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Zurich Airport Ltd. has announced the introduction of the internationally recognized Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Lanyard from November 1, becoming part of a global network of airports and airlines committed to improving accessibility for passengers with invisible disabilities. The initiative enables individuals with non-visible conditions such as autism, dementia,… Read the full news article

From Berlin to Sardinia Europe’s Travel Elite Celebrate Consistency and Innovation at the World Travel Awards

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(NEWS) SARDINIA, Italy, 2025-Oct-23 — /Travel PR News/ — The glittering shores of Sardinia set the stage for Europe’s biggest celebration of travel excellence as the World Travel Awards (WTA) Europe Gala Ceremony 2025 brought together the continent’s most distinguished brands in tourism, aviation, and hospitality. Hosted at the luxurious Forte Village Resort, the red-carpet… Read the full news article

Korean Air Launches Rail & Fly Partnership with Swiss Federal Railways for Seamless Swiss Connections

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(IN SHORT) Korean Air will introduce a Rail & Fly program with Swiss Federal Railways from August 2025, allowing passengers to travel easily between Zurich Airport and major Swiss cities using combined flight and train tickets. The service offers flexible travel within a day before or after flights, with seat reservations available for CHF 5…. Read the full news article

Swissport Commits €1.5 Billion to Build World’s Largest Electric GSE Fleet and Boost Renewable Energy

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(IN SHORT) Swissport has pledged more than €1.5 billion over five years to accelerate its transition to a fully electric ground-support fleet and expand renewable energy across its global operations. Already, 25% of its 14,500 GSE units are electric after recent purchases of over 1,000 hybrid and electric vehicles deployed in 28 countries. Major European… Read the full news article

Swissport and Aurrigo Launch Global Pilot of Autonomous Ground Handling Technologies at Zurich Airport

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(IN SHORT) Swissport has partnered with Aurrigo International plc to launch its first global pilot of autonomous ground handling solutions at Zurich Airport. The initiative includes deploying a digital simulation platform, Auto-Sim, and conducting a live trial of Aurrigo’s autonomous electric vehicle, Auto-DollyTug. This collaboration aims to enhance airside operations by improving efficiency, safety, and… Read the full news article

Experience a Diverse Festival of Music, Food, and Culture at the Circle Frühlingsfest in Zurich

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(IN SHORT) The Circle Frühlingsfest at Zurich Airport will take place on May 17 and 18, 2025, offering a variety of activities including dance shows, live music, food trucks, and games. Visitors can explore the Circle and airport park, enjoy guided tours of hotels and health presentations, and participate in free ranger tours. The festival… Read the full news article

Zurich Airport Braces for Easter Rush with Travel Tips and Festive Events for All Visitors

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(IN SHORT) Zurich Airport anticipates around 100,000 passengers per day over the Easter weekend, prompting the airport to encourage travelers to prepare ahead with check-in, baggage, and security tips. To streamline departures, self-service check-in tools, baggage tag kiosks, and the ZRH Comfort lounge and fast-track options are available. Meanwhile, non-travelers can enjoy Easter-themed events, such… Read the full news article

Swissport Sees Rise in Solo Child Travelers as Unaccompanied Minor Services Expand Across Swiss Airports

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(IN SHORT) Swissport International has reported a significant increase in the number of unaccompanied minors (UMs) traveling alone through Swiss airports, reflecting changing family dynamics and increased international mobility. In 2024, nearly 12,000 UMs passed through Zurich Airport, over 12,500 through Geneva, and 900 at Basel, each showing a year-on-year increase of 3–4%. Swissport ensures… Read the full news article

TREATS Food Hall Launches to Redefine Culinary Experience at Zurich Airport

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(IN SHORT) Zurich Airport will soon feature TREATS, a new 2,000-square-metre food hall that will serve as a central gastronomic hub within its renovated shopping area. Scheduled to open in autumn 2027 and operated by the food collective ag, TREATS will offer over 1,000 seats, 16 food stalls, food trucks, four bars, a café, an… Read the full news article

Zurich Airport Announces Ongoing Construction and Maintenance Works for 2025

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(IN SHORT) Zurich Airport Ltd. has announced a series of construction and maintenance projects set for 2025. These projects, which include work on the Hotel/India apron, runway joint sealants, wastewater systems, and radar installation, will take place mainly at night to minimize disruption. The airport is committed to reducing noise emissions and ensuring smooth flight… Read the full news article

Zurich Airport Responds Positively to Swiss Confederation’s Sectoral Aviation Infrastructure Plan (SAIP)

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(IN SHORT) Zurich Airport Ltd. has welcomed the Swiss Confederation’s proposed updates to the Sectoral Aviation Infrastructure Plan (SAIP), supporting measures to reduce delays and improve operational efficiency. The airport emphasizes the importance of preserving current operating hours to maintain its role as an international hub, while also advocating for noise management and punctuality improvements…. Read the full news article

Zurich Airport named “Best Airport in Europe” for the seventh time by ASQ Award

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Zurich Airport won the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Award in the 25 to 40 million passengers in Europe category for the seventh time. Opfikon, Switzerland, 2023-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — In a year marked by recovery and the rapid ramp-up of operations, Zurich Airport again managed to win the ASQ Award as “Best Airport… Read the full news article

Zurich Airport to Conduct Periodic Navigation System Checks with Measurement Flights in 2023

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Opfikon, Switzerland, 2023-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — During the periods from March 13 to 18 and May 1 to 6, 2023, the periodic measurement flights for checking the navigation systems will take place at Zurich Airport. The flights will take place in the afternoon and partly at night until two o’clock in the morning… Read the full news article

Zurich Airport Raises CHF 397,431 for Kinderhilfe Sternschnuppe through Charity Water Project

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Opfikon, Switzerland, 2023-Feb-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Swiss mineral water is sold in the duty-free stores at Zurich Airport. Of this, CHF 0.50 each are donated to a charitable organization. The proceeds of CHF 397,431 from the bottles sold over the last 18 months go to the Stiftung Kinderhilfe Sternschnuppe. The “Charity Water” project… Read the full news article

Lukas Brosi named CEO of Flughafen Zürich AG, ensuring seamless transition and continued success

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Opfikon, Switzerland, 2023-Jan-31 — /Travel PR News/ — The Board of Directors of Flughafen Zürich AG has appointed Lukas Brosi as its new CEO. He succeeds Stephan Widrig, who will leave the company at the end of April, as previously announced. Lukas Brosi, 44 years of age, joined Flughafen Zürich AG in 2009 and has… Read the full news article

Zurich Airport Sees More Than Double the Passengers in 2022: 22.6 Million Passengers Pass Through Airport, Compared to 10.2 Million in 2021

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Opfikon, Switzerland, 2023-Jan-14 — /Travel PR News/ — In 2022, 22.6 million passengers passed through Zurich Airport. Compared to last year, this corresponds to more than a doubling; in 2021, 10.2 million passengers were counted. Compared to 2019, passenger numbers are at 72%. After a first quarter that was still marked by the pandemic, passenger… Read the full news article

WEF Guests Arrive in Style: Additional Business and Government Flights Expected at Zurich Airport

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Opfikon, Switzerland, 2023-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Additional flight movements at Zurich Airport are expected to be about on par with previous years during the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. For spotter fans, there will be special tours and longer opening hours on the observation deck B. This year’s World Economic Forum (WEF)… Read the full news article

Zurich Airport Resumes Zone West Construction After Covid-induced Break, 14 aircraft stands planned

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Opfikon, Switzerland, 2023-Jan-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Construction work in Zone West is resuming at Zurich Airport. Work was suspended for around two years because of the Covid pandemic. The planned 14 aircraft stands are now being constructed from mid-January at the western side of the airport. The “Zone West” construction project is not… Read the full news article

Zurich Airport celebrates 75 years with anniversary events, exhibitions, and airport festival

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Opfikon, Switzerland, 2023-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Since the maiden flight 75 years ago, Zurich Airport has developed into Switzerland’s most important transport hub. In the anniversary year 2023, Zurich Airport looks back on its long history and looks ahead to future projects. The festivities include a big airport festival from September 1-3, an… Read the full news article

Zurich Airport achieves fourth Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) level

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Opfikon, Switzerland, 2022-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Flughafen Zürich AG has taken another step forwards in terms of climate protection, reaching the fourth Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) level. This puts Zurich Airport among the top 10 % of airports worldwide that have received accreditation for their efforts to tackle climate change. ACA, the certification… Read the full news article

Zurich Airport announces return of The Zauberpark from 24 November to 11 December

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Opfikon, Switzerland, 2022-Sep-13 — /Travel PR News/ — The Zauberpark at Zurich Airport is returning with its second edition. This year, too, a varied music and children’s program with artists such as Bastian Baker, Stress and Andrew Bond. Twelve new light art installations surround the circular path in the airport park. Presenting partner of the… Read the full news article

Airport Shopping at Zurich Airport to undergo multi-stage renovation

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Opfikon, Switzerland, 2022-Sep-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Starting in November 2022, Airport Shopping at Zurich Airport will undergo renovations. The project includes more spacious passenger routes, new retail spaces and a food hall. The opening of the new areas is planned for 2026. Every day, over 100,000 persons use the public areas of Zurich… Read the full news article

Zurich Airport to participate in Food Zurich, the third-largest food festival in Europe

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Opfikon, Switzerland, 2022-Sep-02 — /Travel PR News/ — For the first time, Zurich Airport is part Food Zurich as one of its venues from 8 to 18 September. As part of the third-largest food festival in Europe, a variety of culinary experiences will take place at various locations at the Circle as well as the… Read the full news article

The Circle at Zurich Airport presented with the Minergie and LEED Platinum certificates

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Opfikon, Switzerland, 2022-Jun-30 — /Travel PR News/ — The Circle at Zurich Airport has been officially certified for its sustainability. Both the Minergie and LEED Platinum certificates were presented at an event. The Circle is not only the largest Minergie certified building in Switzerland, but also the LEED Platinum certified building with the highest number… Read the full news article

The Negishi Sushi Bar to open at the Circle in January 2023

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Opfikon, Switzerland, 2022-Jun-24 — /Travel PR News/ — The Negishi Sushi Bar, a concept by Familie Wiesner Gastronomie AG, is already represented at various locations throughout Switzerland and will in future also ideally complement the gastronomy offer at the Circle. In addition to a show kitchen where sushi will be freshly prepared, the modern concept… Read the full news article

Menswear brand TBô to open a three-month concept store at the Circle at Zurich Airport

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Opfikon, Switzerland, 2022-May-25 — /Travel PR News/ — The community-led menswear brand TBô is opening a three-month concept store at the Circle at Zurich Airport starting in June. In a collaboration with Flughafen Zürich AG, visitors can discover the TBô collection in-store and design a four-piece travel collection. The final collection will be produced in… Read the full news article

Zurich Airport unveils Easter programme

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Opfikon, Switzerland, 2022-Apr-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Between 15 – 18 April 2022, visitors to Zurich Airport can look forward to an Easter programme with entertainment for all ages. There’s so much to discover: from Easter handicrafts to adventures in the park and Easter surprises from our Rolli rolling suitcase mascot and the Easter… Read the full news article

Flughafen Zürich AG becomes United Nations Global Compact member

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Opfikon, Switzerland, 2021-Aug-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Flughafen Zürich AG is becoming a member of the United Nations Global Compact, the global network for corporate responsibility. By doing so, it is undertaking to uphold the ten Global Compact principles in the areas of human rights, labour standards, environmental protection and anti-corruption. For many years… Read the full news article

Zurich Airport expands coronavirus testing capacity

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Opfikon, Switzerland, 2021-Jan-08 — /Travel PR News/ — As of tomorrow (Thursday), coronavirus testing capacity at the Zurich Airport testing centre is to be expanded through the addition of provider Ender Diagnostics. The COVID tests offered by this service will be carried out via saliva samples rather than nasal swabs. Test results will be available… Read the full news article

Checkport Schweiz AG to operate PCR testing facility at Zurich Airport

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Starting tomorrow, 7 January 2021, Swissport subsidiary Checkport Schweiz AG will be operating a PCR testing facility at Zurich Airport. The novelty: Enders Diagnostics’ PCR tests are carried out by saliva sample and not by nasal swab and the test result is available within only 5 hours, instead of 24 to 48 hours as with… Read the full news article