Seven new destinations: Will Air India return to Zurich in 2024?

Campbell Wilson chose big words. “This moment marks a big day for all of us,” the Air India chief said shortly before Christmas when he took delivery of the first Airbus A350. The new plane is not just made of metal and engines. He continued: “He is the flying embodiment of the tireless efforts made by all employees towards the ongoing transformation of our airline.”

Equipped with new long-haul aircraft – Air India last year ordered 20 A350-1000, 20 A350-900, as well as 20 Boeing 787-9 and ten Boeing 777-9 – and the airline wants Indian National also provides access to new destinations. Internally, according to blogger JetArena, it has already named seven planned news for 2024. In Asia they are Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur, and in North America they are Dallas/Fort Worth, Los Angeles and Seattle.

Interesting because of business and tourism

In Europe, Rome should be back on the schedule – and Zurich. However, there is no official confirmation of this. It is also not clear from where Air India wants to fly to the Swiss city. Your Star Alliance partner Swiss currently connects Zurich with Delhi and Mumbai.

However, according to Zurich Airport's analyses, the demand on both routes is not yet fully covered Lucerne newspaper He writes. He also sees the possibility of creating a connection between the Indian IT city Bangalore and Zurich, where Google's largest headquarters outside the USA is located.

Interesting because of business and tourism

Flights between India and Switzerland are exciting due to close economic ties. India is Switzerland's fourth most important trading partner after the European Union, the United States and China. This not only promises business travelers but also goods. In addition, approximately 250,000 Indians visit Switzerland every year. And they spend a lot of money – the average daily spend is 310 francs (about 330 euros), more than twice what Swiss or German guests spend.