Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has again adjusted its Middle East network, confirming on 11 November 2026 that the planned resumption of daily Dubai services on 25 November will be shelved until the end of the 2026/27 winter schedule (27 March 2027). The airline cites operational constraints and ongoing volatility in Gulf airspace, a decision taken in coordination with parent Lufthansa Group. To redeploy idle long-haul capacity, SWISS will reinstate a second daily Zurich–Delhi rotation from 2 December 2026 through 27 March 2027, mostly using Airbus A340 aircraft. Demand on the India route has remained strong as travellers seek non-stop alternatives that bypass affected Middle East hubs. Business travellers with Dubai itineraries will be rebooked or refunded, but should note that sister carriers Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines plan only limited DXB operations. Travel managers are advised to check interline agreements and factor extra connection time via Doha, Muscat or European gateways. For corporates recruiting from India or running winter project rotations, the additional Delhi frequencies restore near-2019 capacity levels and offer daytime arrival options attractive for same-day onward rail connections inside Switzerland. Cargo shippers also gain belly-hold space during the high-tech export season. SWISS emphasised that passenger safety remains paramount and that further schedule tweaks are possible if the regional security picture changes. The carrier’s customer-service line is available 24/7 for affected travellers.
Source: SWISS Newsroom
