On June 13 Edelweiss resumed operations between Zurich (ZRH) and Denver (DEN) after two consecutive summers without operating this route. Flight LX 8016 took off from Kloten Airport (ZRH) at 13:55 local time and landed in Mile – High City at 16:46.
«The return of Edelweiss is an important milestone in our recovery at Denver International Airport,» said Michael B. Hancock, Mayor of Denver.
«Service has now been restored to all European countries, and through the unique service offered by Edelweiss, the Mile High City is once again connected to Switzerland, giving passengers more options to explore Europe» added Hancock.
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The company’s last service between Zurich (ZRH) and Denver (DEN) was in September 2019. Edelweiss is the latest airline to return to the Mile – High City, following suspensions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic crisis.
«The United States is one of the most popular summer destinations for the Swiss. I am very happy that we are flying to Denver, our third destination in the U.S. after the pandemic. We had to wait long enough for this moment,» said Bernd Bauer, CEO of Edelweiss.
«We are very happy that Denver and Zurich are once again connected with a direct flight and we can’t wait to bring many Americans directly to the heart of Europe as well,» continued Bauer.
Flight Itinerary
Zurich (ZRH) – Denver (DEN)
- Flight LX 8016 ZRH 13:05 – DEN 16:10 Friday.
- Flight LX 8016 ZRH 13:25 – DEN 16:35 Monday.
Denver (DEN) – Zurich (ZRH)
- Flight LX 8017 DEN 17:40 – ZRH 11:25+1 Friday.
- Flight LX 8017 DEN 18:05 – ZRH 11:50+1 Monday.
The flights will be operated on Airbus A340-300 aircraft with a capacity of 314 seats in three classes (27 Business Class/76 Economy Max/211 Economy).
In 2019, Zurich (ZRH) ranked among Denver’s top 10 largest markets in Europe, where more than 25,000 passengers were mobilized between the two cities. Travel demand on this route peaks during the peak summer season comprising the months of June and September.
«Edelweiss’ return to Denver is very timely for the peak season, and after the lifting of COVID-19 related restrictions for U.S. travelers to Switzerland,» said Ambassador Balz Abplanalp, Consul General of Switzerland in San Francisco.
«Our country represents sustainable travel experiences, with unique journeys through mountains, meadows and lakes that create authentic Swiss moments for our American friends,» Abplanalp added.
Denver’s European destinations for the 2022 summer season.
- London Heathrow (LHR): United and British Airways
- Frankfurt (FRA): United and Lufthansa.
- Munich (MUC): United and Lufthansa.
- Paris (CDG): Air France.
- Reykjavik (KEF): Icelandair.
- Zurich (ZRH): Edelweiss.
