No Comeback: Swiss CEO Rejects Flight from Lugano to Geneva
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The airline Swiss has spoken out against resuming the connection from Lugano to Geneva. The head of the airline stated that the route is not profitable for economic reasons. For many travellers in Ticino, this means they will continue to rely on other means of transport.
The connection between Ticino and French-speaking Switzerland was in the past particularly popular with business travellers. According to the company, however, demand has fallen significantly in recent years. Many passengers now prefer to take the train, because it is faster and often also cheaper.
The Swiss CEO emphasised that the airline wants to concentrate its resources on routes that attract more passengers. At the same time, it was made clear that the decision is final. Politicians from Ticino had previously campaigned for a new flight connection.
The discussion shows how important good transport links are for the regions of Switzerland. Whether a solution will still emerge in the future remains open.
Sources: Blick
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