Monday, August 12, 2024 SWISS suspends Zurich-Tel Aviv and Beirut flights amid Middle East tensions, prioritizing safety. Affected passengers can rebook for free or request full refunds. SWISS has decided to suspend its flights between Zurich and Tel Aviv (LX252 and LX253) until Thursday, 8 August, in response to recent developments in the Middle East.
Additionally, flights to and from Beirut will remain suspended until Monday, 12 August. The airline is in close communication with its staff in Tel Aviv, offering them the opportunity to leave the country if they wish. Affected passengers will be contacted directly, and we offer free rebooking or full refunds,stated the airline.
SWISS is closely monitoring the situation in the Middle East, with specialists evaluating information and maintaining contact with relevant authorities in Switzerland and on-site. In the first half of 2024, SWISS transported approximately 8.5 million passengers, marking a 12.
3% increase compared to the previous year. The airline operated over 69,000 flights during this period, a 13% rise from January to June 2023. Systemwide production increased by 12.
4% year-on-year, while total traffic volume rose by 10.5%. The seat load factor for the first half of 2024 was 81.
9%, a slight decline from the previous year. For the full year of 2024, SWISS expects a nearly 10% year-on-year increase in available seat-kilometre production, bringing capacity close to 95% of its 2019 pre-pandemic level. The airline anticipa.