Edelweiss celebrated the launch of its inaugural flight arriving at Bristol Airport from Zurich. The new route means customers can now travel directly to Switzerland from their local airport. 
The twice-weekly service operates on Mondays and Fridays, providing seamless access for both business trips and leisure travellers alike, whether they are arriving at Bristol or heading to Zurich, one of Europe’s leading financial centres and a gateway to the Swiss Alps.
The flight took less than two hours and customers were welcomed at Bristol Airport with goodie bags filled with gifts, including locally hand-made luxury chocolate from renowned Bristol chocolatier Guilbert’s and a visitor’s guide to the region.
A celebratory reception was attended by Jon Chamberlain from Visit West, Céline Vautravers from Network Planning and Development at Edelweiss and Rupert Lawrie, Commercial Director at Bristol Airport.
Rupert Lawrie, Commercial Director of Bristol Airport, said: “The new route marks a significant milestone in regional tourism, offering Swiss visitors a direct gateway to the South West rather than having to commute to the region, once they arrive in the UK.
“And Zurich is a highly sought-after destination with Edelweiss providing customers in the South West and Wales with a direct connection to a major European hub, enhancing travel and trade links between the South West, Switzerland and other major cities in Europe.”
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