Edelweiss to open a new direct flight between Zurich and Ho Chi Minh City
Edelweiss, Switzerland’s leading leisure airline and sister company of Swiss International Air Lines, is further expanding its route network to Asia. From 15th November 2018 the airline will offer seasonal flights between Zurich and Ho Chi Minh City.
An Edelweiss Airbus A340-300 will fly twice weekly between Zurich and Ho Chi Minh City connecting the two cities directly. The new connection allows Swiss and other European tourists to reach Vietnam with ease and in comfort. “Vietnam and its countless leisure activities are very popular among Swiss tourists” says Bernd Bauer, CEO of Edelweiss. “Swiss vacationers tend to spend more time and money than visitors from other countries. Our flights will bring approximately 10.500 visitors to Ho Chi Minh City each year, generating an annual economic impact of more than USD 32 million”.
As well as opening Vietnam to Swiss and other European visitors, the new route offers a convenient direct flight for travellers from around Ho Chi Minh City to the heart of Europe, with many onward flight options from Zurich to other European cities and world-wide destinations with Swiss International Air Lines.
Flight schedule (from 15th November 2018)
Monday Zurich – Ho Chi Minh City 12:45 – 06:40 (+1) LX8060
Tuesday Ho Chi Minh City – Zurich 08:40 – 15:45 LX8061
Thursday Zurich – Ho Chi Minh City 12:45 – 06:40 (+1) LX8060
Friday Ho Chi Minh City – Zurich 08:40 – 15:45 LX8061
The route will be operated with an Airbus A340-300 seating 314 passengers. Edelweiss Business Class is equipped with 27 fully lie-flat seats and a state-of-the-art inflight entertainment system with HD touchscreens. Economy Max encompasses 76 comfortable seats with 6 inch more legroom, more recline and many other amenities. The 211 seats in Economy Class provide for a relaxing flight and offer an inflight entertainment system that also features HD touchscreens.
For more information regarding the Edelweiss product visit flyedelweiss.com.