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Lufthansa Group

2026-05-022026-06-08
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What’s been said

Key points drawn from coverage. Tap a point to see the original sentence.

  1. June 2026

  2. Windhoek Observer

    Lufthansa Group will operate 13 direct weekly flights between European hubs and Windhoek

    Source

    “With the addition, the Lufthansa Group, which includes Edelweiss and Discover Airlines, will operate 13 direct weekly flights between its European hubs and Windhoek, providing more than 152,000 annual seats.”

    Edelweiss launches nonstop Zurich-Windhoek route

  3. The Namibian

    Lufthansa Group owns Edelweiss as a subsidiary founded in 1995

    Source

    “Edelweiss is a sister company of Swiss International Air Lines and a subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group founded in 1995.”

    Edelweiss airline brings 285 passengers on inaugural Switzerland-Windhoek direct flight
  4. May 2026

  5. Informanté

    Lufthansa Group is expected to operate 13 direct weekly flights between European hubs and Windhoek through Edelweiss and Discover Airlines

    Source

    “With the addition of the new frequency, the Lufthansa Group, through Edelweiss and Discover Airlines, is expected to operate 13 direct weekly flights between its European hubs and Windhoek, contributing more than 152,000 annual seats.”

    Namibia gains extra Europe flight with Edelweiss

  6. The Namibian

    Lufthansa Group will operate 13 direct weekly flights between European gateways and Windhoek through Edelweiss and Discover Airlines

    Source

    “With the addition of a third weekly frequency, the Lufthansa Group – through Edelweiss and Discover Airlines – will operate 13 direct weekly flights between its European gateways and Windhoek.”

    Swiss flight expansion gives Namibia wings
Tourism & Environment

Edelweiss launches nonstop flights from Zurich to Windhoek

The News

Swiss carrier Edelweiss has begun non-stop service between Zurich and Windhoek with two weekly flights on Mondays and Fridays, adding a third frequency on Wednesdays from July 2026. The inaugural flight landed at Hosea Kutako International Airport on Monday carrying 285 passengers.

Why it matters

Edelweiss nonstop Zurich-Windhoek flights enhance tourism connectivity and international travel accessibility for Namibians.

3 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Edelweiss launches nonstop flights from Zurich to Windhoek

    Swiss carrier Edelweiss has begun non-stop service between Zurich and Windhoek with two weekly flights on Mondays and Fridays, adding a third frequency on Wednesdays from July 2026. The inaugural flight landed at Hosea Kutako International Airport on Monday carrying 285 passengers.

    3 June 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Edelweiss inaugurates twice-weekly Zurich-Windhoek direct service

    Edelweiss airline launched a non-stop commercial service between Zurich and Windhoek, carrying 285 passengers on the inaugural flight to Namibia and 261 departing for Switzerland. The Namibia Airports Company says the service will initially operate twice weekly, with plans to expand to three weekly flights from mid-July, marking a milestone for the country's aviation and tourism sectors.

    2 June 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 3 May

  1. Edelweiss Air increases Zurich-Windhoek flights to three weekly

    Edelweiss Air will expand its direct Zürich–Windhoek service to three weekly flights from July 2026, up from two weekly flights starting June 2026, using an Airbus A350-900. The expansion is expected to boost inbound tourism to destinations including Etosha National Park, Sossusvlei, Swakopmund and the Skeleton Coast.

    3 May 2026 · Informanté →

Saturday 2 May

  1. Edelweiss Air boosts Zürich-Windhoek flights to three weekly

    Edelweiss Air will increase its non-stop service from Zürich to Windhoek from two to three weekly flights from 15 July. This expansion is part of Namibia's broader growth in international connectivity, with the country's airports expected to serve 17 international destinations by mid-2026, nearly doubling from 10 destinations in 2023.

    2 May 2026 · The Namibian →

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