SWISS raises holiday season punctuality despite wind and snow

SWISS carried 629,632 passengers to their destinations over the busy year-end holiday travel period – and did so with an on-time performance that was an 8.5-percentage-point improvement on the previous year.

Passenger Volume:
629,632 travelers flown safely during the festive period (Dec 22, 2025 – Jan 4, 2026).

On-Time Performance:
67.3% of flights departed on time — an 8.5 percentage point improvement compared to last year.

Arrival Delays:
Reduced to 15.5% (delays over 30 minutes), marking a 6.7 percentage point improvement year-on-year.

Schedule Stability:
98.9% of flights operated as planned, up 2.5 points from the prior year.

Challenges:
- Harsh winter weather in Europe (Amsterdam, Hamburg, Berlin) and the US East Coast.
- Example: On Dec 26, three of four New York flights were canceled due to a local winter storm.

Leadership Statement:
COO Oliver Buchhofer praised staff and partners for maintaining punctuality despite adverse conditions, emphasizing customer trust during peak travel times.

Future Outlook:
Preparations are already underway for the demanding 2026 summer holiday season.

About SWISS
- Switzerland’s leading premium airline, part of the Lufthansa Group and Star Alliance.
- Operates one of Europe’s most advanced fleets.
- Strong focus on sustainable aviation fuels and ambitious carbon reduction goals.

👉 In short, SWISS managed to keep operations impressively stable despite snowstorms and strong winds, showing resilience in one of the busiest travel seasons.