On June 4, 2018, a new route from Edelweiss Air will link the Colorado Rocky Mountains with the Swiss Alps. The direct service from Denver (DEN) to Zürich (ZRH) is the first non-stop route to Switzerland ever offered from Denver International Airport, which already ranks as the 18^th-busiest airport in the world (and the sixth-busiest in the United States). With seating for 315 passengers on the Airbus A330-300 aircraft, cabins include business class with 27 fully lie-flat seats, each allowing aisle access; Economy Max with six additional inches of legroom and increased seat recline; and 232 economy-class seats featuring the newest generation of seating. Entertainment systems with HD touchscreens are standard throughout the aircraft.

 Meal service in all classes is provided on long-haul flights including the Denver–Zürich route. “We are committed to offering a Swiss experience on board, with menu choices that include Swiss classics such as Bratwurst,” said Bernd Bauer, CEO, Edelweiss Air.

The seasonal route will operate June 4–Oct. 26, with flights in both directions on Mondays and Fridays serving an already established market that sees almost 30,000 passengers traveling annually between Denver and Switzerland. The new direct route is anticipated to bring 7,500 travelers to Denver in 2018, with a projected economic impact of $21 million.

“Denver has never before had a nonstop flight to Switzerland, and we are delighted

to add Edelweiss as our 25^th airline at Denver International Airport,” emphasizes Kim Day, CEO, Denver International Airport. “This new nonstop service to Zurich further deepens Denver’s air service network and global connectivity, and we look forward to partnering with Edelweiss to support the long-term success of this new flight.”

Not planning a stay in Zürich? Connections to multiple cities can be made on arrival in Zürich on the Swiss International Air Lines network. Edelweiss is an affiliate of Swiss International Air Lines, part of the Lufthansa Group, and flights are bookable via the Lufthansa and Swiss International Air Lines sites. Edelweiss Air is the leading leisure airline in Switzerland, with a fleet comprised of 10 aircraft flying to