SWISS Cancels Summer Flights Amid Pilot Shortage

Long-haul flights – for example to Chicago – but also medium- and short-haul flights are affected.

A total of 1.5 percent of flights are canceled between April and October.

SWISS cancels summer flights amid pilot shortage

This week, Swiss International Air Lines announced it will cancel around 1,400 flights this summer, reported SRF. The move is a response to ongoing pilot staffing constraints exacerbated by the post-pandemic operational transition. The airline cited a shortage of qualified pilots as the principal reason behind the cuts. According to spokesman Michael Weinmann, the airline […]

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Swiss airline Swiss is cutting 1,400 flights from its summer schedule due to a shortage of available pilots. The company says it is due to unexpected developments and overly optimistic planning.

Due to the lack of staff in the cockpit, the airline is removing flights from the program. Although there is help from its own ranks, it is not enough to maintain the flight schedule.