Swiss Shrinks Schedule Due to Pilot and Plane Shortages

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) announced the cancellation of 1,400 scheduled flights between April and October, representing approximately 1.5% of its summer operation, due to a shortage of pilots that has exceeded the company’s initial forecasts. According to the airline, the decision responds to “unforeseen circumstances and overly optimistic planning”, [...]

Swiss shrinks schedule due to pilot and plane shortages

Swiss has cancelled 1.5% of its summer schedule due to dual shortages of pilots and aircraft.  The carrier is cutting multiple short and medium routes, as well as long-haul routes from Zurich to Shanghai Pudong and Chicago O’Hare until the October fall schedule. The Pilot Shortage Swiss last fall reached a new labor contract with its pilots,  That agreement reduces working hours for pilots, and enabled accumulating sick and parental leaves in ad…