Edelweiss Air
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Edelweiss Air AG is an internationally operating Swiss charter airline. It serves destinations in Brazil, the Caribbean, Morocco, Gran Canaria, Egypt, Kenya, the Maldives and Sri Lanka from its hub in Zurich. The company's name derives from the Swiss national flower, the Edelweiss. Edelweiss Air’s motto is Flying the Swiss way, showcasing its focus on dependability, punctuality and friendliness. In 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004 Edelweiss Air received the golden Travelstar Award for its excellent achievements.
History
The airline was founded on October 19th, 1995 in Bassersdorf, Switzerland with just one airliner, a McDonnell Douglas MD-83. In 1998, the company decided to re-equip their fleet to Airbus A320. In 1999, the company added long haul Airbus A330-200 planes. In 2006, by the 10th anniversary of its first flight, the company has grown to 240 full-time employees. It served more than 720,000 passengers in 2005.
Company Profile
Edelweiss Air AG is a joint stock company. It is not listed on the stock exchange. Its turnover is approximately CHF 175,000,000 per annum. Its company seat is Zurich Airport. As of 2006, the company’s share capital amounts to CHF 3’500’000. The shares are not listed on the stock exchange. Edelweiss Air is a 100% subsidiary of Kuoni Travel Ltd. The airline charters out the main part of its transportation capacity - principally used in the beach holiday segment - to its parent company Kuoni Travel Ltd.
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