The Lufthansa Group’s prized airline, Swiss, is broadening its global wingspan with newly announced non-stop services from Zurich to coveted North American destinations, Washington DC and Toronto.
The airline will also enthrall the European travel community with direct flights to Košice in Slovakia and Cluj-Napoca in Romania.
According to a Business Travel News Europe report, starting March 28, 2024, passengers can enjoy a daily, year-round service between Zurich and Washington DC, with a brief schedule change during the initial phase due to the winter timetable period of 2023/24. The Toronto route, however, is slated to commence on May 10 and will be operational five days a week, enriching the summer schedules.
European Expansion and Sustainable Initiatives
The report noted that committed to boosting its European connectivity, Swiss is introducing a thrice-a-week service to Košice, Slovakia’s second-largest city. Similarly, Cluj-Napoca in Romania, another significant urban center, will be connected to Swiss’s network with three weekly flights.
Amidst these announcements, Switzerland is actively driving eco-friendly initiatives. The airline recently unveiled its intent to offer ‘Green Fares’ exclusively between Zurich and Geneva, marking a sustainable stride in its operational framework.
Rising Popularity of Washington Dulles Airport
According to an Airline Weekly report, Washington Dulles Airport, renowned as the fastest-growing U.S. gateway, has been a magnet for global airlines.
As per recent insights, Dulles has seen a remarkable spike in international flights, with an additional 2,328 flights compared to 2019 figures.
The report noted that the U.S. Chamber Aerospace Summit recently highlighted Swiss International Air Lines’ strategic move to add daily flights between Washington and Zurich, using an Airbus A330, from March 28.
This expansion is in conjunction with Lufthansa’s plans to integrate more U.S. destinations to its flight roster, namely Minneapolis-St. Paul and Raleigh-Durham, with non-stops from Frankfurt and a direct Munich-Seattle connection.
Per the report, Paul Bobson from the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) confirmed the resurgence of travel demand and emphasized the heightened appeal of the national capital region.
