Swiss International Air Lines to Expand Operations With Its Own Aircraft and Crews

Swiss International Air Lines will expand operations using its own aircraft and crews.

It will reduce the number of aircraft wet-leased from other airlines from 26 to 18 by the summer 2027 schedule. The airline will end its partnership with airBaltic at the conclusion of the winter schedule, while expanding its partnership with Helvetic Airways to ensure flexibility in responding to seasonal fluctuations and short-term needs.

The airlines currently under wet-lease agreements have helped ensure stable operations by easing capacity constraints caused by shortages of Pratt & Whitney engines, additional training requirements, and a shortage of pilots. Engine availability has increased, and pilot staffing has also improved. The airline will also resume operating Airbus A320 aircraft itself.

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