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Zurich sends winter packing
Zurich, Switzerland (GenevaLunch) – The weather forecast was for rain Monday 19 April, but when all of Zurich lined the streets to burn the effigy of winter and welcome spring, the sun obligingly came out. The city closes its schools and businesses including its famous banks every year for the third Monday in April. Brass […]
EU holds emergency air travel meetings, Switzerland closed until Tuesday (update)
Swiss air space closed until at least Tuesday 20 April 08:00 Swiss skies open under 11,000 metres (36,000 feet) Note to travelers: Check our earlier stories for useful links to airports and more, plus background Update 11:00 Bern, Switzerland (GenevaLunch) – Swiss civil aviation authorities said Monday morning 19 April that Swiss air space will […]
Air travel in Europe stalls Friday
Airlines, airports expect bumpy ride when ash cloud allows flights to resume Friday evening 16 April Geneva, Switzerland (GenevaLunch) – The ash cloud from Iceland’s volcano is causing severe disruption to airlines throughout Europe, with the UK closed to air traffic until 18:00 Friday evening, airports in northern France including Paris closed, as well as […]
World’s largest airplane touches ground in Zurich
Zurich, Switzerland (GenevaLunch) – The Airbus 380, the world’s largest plane, touched down in Zurich shortly after dawn Wednesday 20 January, to the cheers of a large crowd. The plane had no passengers and was not a commercial flight but rather a test before the plane comes into service at the airport. Singapore Airlines announced […]