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SWISS Keeps Dubai Flights Grounded but Adds Capacity on Zurich–Delhi Route
SWISS has extended the suspension of its Zurich–Dubai flights until at least 27 March 2027, citing operational and security issues. Simultaneously, it will restore a second daily Zurich–Delhi flight from 2 December to meet robust demand on the India route. The decision forces business travellers to reroute through other hubs but increases capacity on a key Asian corridor for Swiss exporters and multinationals.
SWISS Extends Suspension of Dubai Route Through End of Winter Schedule
SWISS has postponed the restart of its non-stop Zurich–Dubai flights until at least 27 March 2027, extending a suspension first imposed in 2025. The move forces business travellers and shippers to seek alternative routings and highlights the continuing impact of Middle East instability on Swiss corporate mobility.
Bern Opens Consultation on Tighter Anti-Fraud Rules for EU Border-Management Fund
Switzerland has put forward legal changes to match the EU’s tougher financial-control rules for the Schengen Border Management Fund. The draft obliges project partners to report suspected fraud or money-laundering, ensuring Switzerland keeps full access to EU co-financing for border-security upgrades. Companies delivering border projects will face higher compliance standards once the law is adopted.
Swiss Tourism Outlook Remains Robust Despite Middle-East Headwinds
New forecasts from Switzerland Tourism predict hotel nights will slip just 1 % in 2026 despite flight disruptions linked to the Israel-Iran conflict. Losses from Asian and Gulf markets are being balanced by solid American and domestic demand, underscoring the sector’s resilience and offering cautious optimism for corporate and leisure mobility into 2027.