Helvetic Airways became the 12th scheduled airline operating from Bristol Airport when it launched a new route linking Zurich, Switzerland's financial centre, with the South West. Helvetic passengers benefit from seven days free of charge in the long stay car park until the end of January.
Helvetic Airways has also announced a ‘skis go free’ offer on all winter flights from Bristol to Zurich. The winter sports equipment offer covers one pair of ski boots, one pair of ski poles, and a pair of skis or a snowboard. Advance notice must be given by contacting the Helvetic Airways service centre on +41 44 270 8500 or by emailing info@helvetic.com. Skiers are advised to check in their equipment no later than one hour before desks close.
Besides comfortable seating with its generous seat pitch of 33 inch, the business traveller at Helvetic Airways can also benefit from:
- Flexibility with regard to fare conditions (semi-flex and full-flex)
- Free baggage allowance increased to 30 kg, plus two pieces of hand luggage
- In each 3-seat row the middle seat will be left unoccupied, providing space & comfort
- Access to business class lounges
- Priority check-in desk
- Appropriate provision of excellent on-board meals according to flight time.
Pictured from left: Shirley Knight (travel trade development executive, Bristol Airport), Bruno Jans (CEO, Helvetic Airways), Robert Sinclair (CEO, Bristol Airport) and Francesca Bizon (marketing executive, Bristol Airport)