Swiss Cancels 1,400 Flights Due to Pilot Shortage

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS), a subsidiary of Lufthansa, is cancelling 1,400 flights this summer due to a shortage of pilots.

The airline cited an “unusually high number of long-term absences” as the primary reason for the disruptions. Additionally, the need to retrain pilots for the new Airbus A350 aircraft has further constrained operational capacity.

The cancellations, which represent about 1.5% of total scheduled flights between April and October, will affect short-haul, medium-haul, and long-haul routes.

📸: David Syphers
📰: SwissInfoCh