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Travellers Grounded In Switzerland Today As Zurich, Geneva And Basel Face 331 Delays And Cancel 6 New Flights, Disrupting Swiss, easyJet, Helvetic, Air Canada And Other Airlines
Today, Switzerland flight disruptions intensified across Zurich, Geneva and Basle-Mulhouse, with 331 delays and 6 total cancellations. The most affected airlines included Swiss (63 delays), easyJet (67 delays across Geneva and Basle-Mulhouse), Helvetic (2 cancellations, 30 delays), and Air Canada (2 cancellations, 100%). Other impacted carriers included Jet2 (14 delays), Austrian Airlines (8 delays), Edelweiss Air (10 delays), and SAS Link (2 cancellations).
The affected airports were Zurich Airport (175 delays, 4 cancellations) in Zurich, Geneva Cointrin International Airport (137 delays, 2 cancellations) in Geneva, and Basle-Mulhouse Airport (19 delays, 0 cancellations) serving Basel. Disruptions were concentrated primarily in Zurich and Geneva, while Basle-Mulhouse saw comparatively limited operational impact.
- Updated today: Switzerland recorded 331 total delays and 6 cancellations across Zurich, Geneva, and Basle-Mulhouse.
- Zurich experienced the highest disruption level with 175 delays and 4 cancellations.
- Geneva followed with 137 delays and 2 cancellations, largely driven by easyJet.
- Basle-Mulhouse reported 19 delays and zero cancellations, indicating stronger operational stability.
- Swiss and easyJet were the largest contributors to delay volumes.
- Air Canada and SAS Link recorded 100% cancellation rates on scheduled services at their respective airports.
Most Affected Swiss Airports
Zurich Airport (175 Delays, 4 Cancellations)
Zurich recorded the highest disruption figures among Swiss airports, with 175 delays and 4 cancellations. Swiss accounted for 63 delays, while Helvetic reported 2 cancellations and 30 delays. Air Canada recorded 2 cancellations. Additional delay pressure came from Austrian Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Air Baltic, KLM, TAP Air Portugal, and British Airways.
Geneva Cointrin International Airport (137 Delays, 2 Cancellations)
Geneva experienced 137 delays and 2 cancellations. easyJet led disruption levels with 62 delays, followed by Jet2 and Swiss at 14 delays each. SAS Link recorded 2 cancellations. British Airways, ITA Airways, Air France, Finnair, Iberia, and LOT Polish Airlines also reported delays.
Basle-Mulhouse Airport (19 Delays)
Basle-Mulhouse reported comparatively minimal operational strain with 19 delays and no cancellations. easyJet accounted for 5 delays. Air Dolomiti, British Airways, Wizz Air Malta, Air Algerie, GP Aviation, and HOP! recorded smaller delay volumes.
Airlines Most Affected by Switzerland Flight Cancellations and Delays
Swiss (63 Delays)
Swiss recorded the highest delay volume overall, with 63 delayed flights primarily at Zurich and additional delays at Geneva.
easyJet (67 Delays Across Airports)
easyJet experienced 62 delays in Geneva and 5 in Basle-Mulhouse, making it the largest contributor to Geneva’s disruption totals.
Helvetic (2 Cancellations, 30 Delays)
Helvetic recorded cancellations at Zurich and significant delay volume.
Air Canada (2 Cancellations)
Air Canada reported two cancellations at Zurich, representing a full cancellation of its scheduled flights there for the day.
Jet2 (14 Delays)
Jet2 faced moderate operational disruption at Geneva.
Austrian Airlines (8 Delays)
Austrian Airlines contributed to Zurich’s delay totals.
Edelweiss Air (10 Delays)
Edelweiss Air recorded delays primarily at Zurich.
SAS Link (2 Cancellations)
SAS Link recorded two cancellations at Geneva.
What Can Affected Passengers Do?
- Check airline status pages before heading to Zurich, Geneva, or Basel-area airports.
- Monitor departure boards at Zurich Airport and Geneva Airport for real-time gate updates.
- Contact airlines directly regarding rebooking or compensation eligibility.
- Arrive earlier than usual at affected airports due to knock-on scheduling effects.
- Keep digital boarding passes and booking confirmations readily accessible.
- Consider alternative routing options if traveling through Zurich or Geneva.
Overview of Switzerland Flight Cancellations And Delays
Switzerland’s air network experienced concentrated disruption across Zurich, Geneva, and Basel, with Zurich emerging as the most affected hub. Swiss, easyJet, and Helvetic were the most operationally impacted carriers, while Air Canada and SAS Link recorded complete cancellations of scheduled services at their respective airports.
In Zurich, delays were broadly distributed across Swiss, Austrian Airlines, Edelweiss Air, and several European carriers including British Airways and KLM. Geneva’s disruption profile was heavily influenced by easyJet, alongside Jet2 and Swiss. Basel’s operations remained comparatively stable, though easyJet and Air Dolomiti recorded limited delays.
Across Zurich and Geneva in particular, cumulative disruption levels significantly exceeded those at Basel. Cities most impacted included Zurich and Geneva, while Basel experienced minimal scheduling breakdown.
Overall, 331 delays and 6 cancellations defined Switzerland’s air travel disruption profile, with Zurich and Geneva bearing the primary operational strain and Swiss and easyJet accounting for the largest share of affected flights.
Source: Different airports and FlightAware
