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SWISS resumes Duty Free Shopping on board

SWISS is once again offering in-flight shopping

SWISS is once again offering in-flight shopping. Duty Free on board had been interrupted for two and a half years due to the coronavirus pandemic. It is now possible to pay for in-flight purchases with award miles. The new assortment focuses on travel items, sustainability and Swiss products.

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Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) is resuming Duty Free Shopping from November ¹ , 2022. After a hiatus of approximately two and a half years, following the coronavirus pandemic, passengers on SWISS flights with a duration of more than 55 minutes again have the opportunity to purchase premium duty-free items at heavily discounted prices. They can now also pay for these purchases with Miles & More award miles, either fully or partially, in combination with payment by credit card. The same applies to payment for the SWISS Saveurs catering offer . In addition, purchases made on board with the credit card are now entitled to Miles & More award miles.

“The resumption of the Duty-Free offer is an important step towards the return to our global premium service”, explains Tamur Goudarzi Pour, Chief Commercial Officer of SWISS. “After a hiatus of two and a half years, I am very pleased that we can now offer our passengers onboard shopping, offering them an even more varied and personalized experience. And the digital payment is now further simplified by the possible use of award miles”.

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Focus on travel goods, sustainability and Swiss products

The recomposed Duty-Free assortment emphasizes three points: travel goods, sustainability, and Swiss products. Apart from the great high-end classics, such as watches and sunglasses, the offer now includes, for example, a tin box containing a selection of chocolate specialties, a deodorant packaged in a bioplastic tube made from sugar cane, or children’s headphones inspired by endangered animal species from around the world. Further information on the new Duty-Free offer from SWISS as well as details on the individual products can be found on SWISS.com.

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PIA Reinstates Manchester and Paris Routes After EU Ban Lift

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced plans to resume flights to Europe starting in January, beginning with Paris as its first destination.

The decision follows the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) removal of a long-standing ban on the airline. PIA’s inaugural flight to Paris is scheduled for January 10, with bookings opening on December 9.

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In an official statement, PIA spokesperson Abdullah Hafeez Khan confirmed that the first flight schedule has been approved, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s recovery efforts. The EU ban had previously cost PIA approximately Rs40 billion ($144 million) annually in lost revenue, compounding its financial struggles.

With European operations restarting, PIA is now setting its sights on the United Kingdom. The airline plans to seek approval from the UK Department for Transport (DfT) to resume flights to major British cities such as London, Manchester, and Birmingham.

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These routes are anticipated to see high demand once necessary clearances are obtained. The lifting of the EU ban represents a key achievement for PIA as it works to rebuild its international network and regain its standing in the global aviation market.

By restoring flights to Europe and aiming for UK destinations, PIA is taking critical steps toward recovering lost ground and improving its financial outlook.