Air Transport Competitiveness in Switzerland

Air ​transport is a key enabler of economic activity in Switzerland.

It supports 207,000 jobs and CHF 26.8 billion to the GDP, which accounts for 4.1% of Swiss GDP

Main Industry Priorities

• Industry Competitiveness
• Aviation Security
• Infrastructure Capacity Development (ground and air)

Main Industry Priorities 

•  Environment and Sustainability
• Operational Costs (airport and ANSP charges)
• Industry Events

Policy Recommendations

• Ensure that further infrastructure investments, both on the ground and in the air, are cost-efficient and developed in consultation with users
• Limit any night time restrictions that affect airports and airlines' operating hours to increase consumer choice
• Avoid introducing any additional environmental taxes and implement the Carbon Offsetting Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) as an effective tool to reduce aviation's carbon footprint on the environment