Media Release

Zurich Airport, 15 May 2025

Premiere: Edelweiss Airbus A350 takes off on its first long-haul flight

  • 200 passengers enjoy the new Edelweiss travel experience en route to Las Vegas
  • Personal souvenir for all guests on board
  • Second Airbus A350 to join daily Vancouver service from July

Today, Thursday, an Airbus A350 operated by Edelweiss took off on its first long-haul flight to Las Vegas. With 200 passengers on board, the launch marks a significant moment in the airline's history. The new aircraft type not only represents state-of-the-art technology, but also a more comfortable, quieter and more sustainable flight experience.

To celebrate the occasion, an exclusive souvenir was waiting at every seat: a specially designed ‘Remove before 1st Flight’ tag with an engraved plaque bearing the individual seat number. This personal souvenir is intended to make the first Airbus A350 long-haul flight unforgettable for all guests.

The Airbus A350 marks the beginning of a new era for Edelweiss on long-haul routes. The aircraft will gradually replace the existing Airbus A340 fleet. The modern wide-body aircraft sets new standards in several areas: it consumes around 25 per cent less fuel, emits correspondingly less CO₂ and is up to 50 per cent quieter than its predecessor.

Edelweiss is now flying the new Airbus A350 three times a week from Zurich to Las Vegas. The next stage of the fleet modernisation will follow soon: the second of a total of six Airbus A350 aircraft is expected in Zurich at the end of June. It will be deployed daily on the Zurich-Vancouver route from 1 July.

About Edelweiss

Edelweiss is Switzerland’s leading leisure travel airline and flies to the most beautiful destinations in the world. The airline reliably ensures a pleasant and carefree travel time to the holiday destination and looks after the safety and well-being of its guests with commitment and cordiality. Edelweiss is a sister company of Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) and a member of the Lufthansa Group.

 

Further information:

Andreas Meier
Head of Corporate Communications
Edelweiss Air AG
media@flyedelweiss.com