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EasyJet Portuguese cabin-crew strike set to disrupt Swiss–Portugal flights across all major Swiss airports
EasyJet has confirmed that a five-day strike by its Portuguese cabin crew from 2 – 6 October will cancel multiple flights linking Basel, Zurich and Geneva with Lisbon, Porto and Faro. The disruption could ground up to 14,000 seats and force Swiss businesses to re-route staff via alternative hubs. Travellers are being urged to re-book early and monitor EasyJet’s updates, while FOCA is watching schedule stability ahead of the winter season.
Swiss rail union demands clear security and funding rules for dedicated football fan trains
Transport union SEV has urged SBB, football authorities and policing bodies to agree on a long-term safety and funding framework for dedicated football fan trains. The union says unclear responsibilities are endangering staff and disrupting regular passenger services, including cross-border routes. A federally backed standard and a ticket levy are among the proposals aimed at protecting workers and ensuring smoother rail operations.