SWISS flight LX140 landed from Zurich to Bengaluru for the first time. With five weekly nonstop flights, we are connecting Switzerland with one of India’s most dynamic technology and business hubs. The new route opens up exciting opportunities for our guests, whether they are traveling for business, visiting family and friends, or exploring southern India.
On the occasion of the inaugural flight Jens Fehlinger ,CEO Swiss International Air Lines said.
“With Bengaluru, we are launching more than just a new flight route. We are creating new opportunities for our guests, for Swiss companies, and for Switzerland as a business location. India is a market with enormous potential, and Bengaluru is one of Asia’s leading technology and innovation hubs. Alongside Delhi and Mumbai, Bengaluru is our third destination in India. We are making a targeted investment in the growth of our long-haul network while also strengthening Switzerland’s international connectivity. In an increasingly interconnected world, personal encounters and direct exchanges are more important than ever.”
Kevin Markette , Senior Director – Regional Sales South Asia Lufthansa Group, also shared his thoughts on this new occasion of direct flight connecting between Bengaluru and Zurich which is gateway as historic and its on for long term and also from Zurich further connecting flights to rest of the world like North America , Africa , South America and Asian Cities etc.
Simon Bosshart ,Head of Market East ,Switzerland Tourism spoke about Karnataka Stands 3rd position from India in terms of Tourists arrival to Switzerland where it is know for its natural scenic snow capped Alps Mountains , Swiss Chocolates and Swiss watches etc.
During the queries made that other than stand alone Switzerland tour , under the European curated package tours from India not much offers or alternatives provided beyond Interlaken surroundings ,Simon positively said may be due to the Travel agents and companies operating decision but definitely it has more other places to explore.
Switzerland is landlocked friendly and peaceful Country in Europe know for its snow capped Alps Mountains with tourists destinations like Mount Titlis , Mount Jungfrau , Chapel Bridge , Lion Monument , Rhine Falls , Casinos and Banks etc with excellent connectivity of flights ,trains and roads with in the Swiss and Rest of the Europe and World.
After the release of Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol staring Hindi film “Dilwale Dulhania le Jayenge” in the year 1995 Produced by Yash Chopra and Directed by Aditya Chopra which was primarily shot in Switzerland , the number of Tourists from India to Switzerland grown to huge and even today continues.
Jemimah Rodrigues ,Indian Cricketer has been named Friendship Ambassador for India by Switzerland Tourism in this month for to connect well with Gen Z, and in the previous years Neeraj Chopra was named .
Other than Tourism this Direct flight now gets the boost and potential in connecting for World Economic Forum in Davos , Locarno Film Festival , Fédération Internationale de Football Association [ FIFA ] Head Quarters in Zurich , United Nations in Geneva , International Committee of the Red Cross [ ICRC ] in Geneva ,Film and Entertainment content Shootings etc for travelers from Bengaluru ,Karnataka and India.
On the other hand Bengaluru ,Karnataka or South India has diversified culture , places which can be connected for Business , MICE and Leisure travel for travelers from Zurich and Europe.
Today H.E. Ms. Maya Tissafi, Ambassador of Switzerland to India, met Karnataka Chief Minister D.K.Shivakumar for strengthening Karnataka-Switzerland ties and exploring new avenues for collaboration.
….
Ajay.K.R
Leave a Reply