August 1, 2025|
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|4 months agoSWISS Airlines reports 26% drop in operating profit
National carrier faces challenging first half of 2025 with significant profit decline amid rising costs and operational constraints.
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- SWISS Airlines' adjusted operating profit fell by more than 25% in the first half of 2025.
- Operating income remained stable at CHF 2.69 billion.
- Passenger numbers held steady at 8.5 million.
- The airline operated over 70,000 flights, a 1.8% increase year-on-year.
- Punctuality improved to 72.4%, up 3.9 percentage points.
By The Numbers
CHF 195.1 million
Adjusted Operating Profit
80%
Average Load Factor
CHF 1.47 billion
Q2 Operating Revenue
1,400
Cancelled Flights
They Said
"Rising costs, particularly for personnel and fees, also significantly affected our profitability. Structural constraints, such as persistent shortages of aircraft, engines and pilots, also weighed on our results."
"We are continuing to focus on cost control and targeted investment in stability, product quality and innovation."
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Profit Plunge: The Financial Reality Check
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Operational Headwinds: Costs and Constraints
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Market Shift: The Transatlantic Demand Drop
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Silver Linings: Cargo and Punctuality Wins
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