https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/swissport/ Swissport News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:18:03+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissport-begins-ground-handling-operations-at-frankfurt-airport-expanding/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissport-begins-ground-handling-operations-at-frankfurt-airport-expanding/ Swissport International has officially launched its ground handling operations at Frankfurt Airport, expanding its presence at one of the world’s busiest aviation hubs. The company began serving flights from KLM, Air France, and LOT at Terminals 1 and 2, with plans to increase capacity and recruit additional staff throughout 2025. The expansion follows the award of a seven-year ground handling license by the Ministry of Transportation of the State of Hesse, allowing Swissport to offer a range of services including passenger handling, baggage services, and cargo operations. Frankfurt will soon become Swissport’s largest site in Germany and a key hub in Europe. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:28:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissport-launches-international-operations-at-tulum-airport-boosting-touri/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissport-launches-international-operations-at-tulum-airport-boosting-touri/ Swissport International has commenced its operations as the primary ground services provider at Aeropuerto Internacional Felipe Carrillo Puerto in Tulum, Mexico, marking a significant milestone with the inauguration of international air traffic. Fri, 05 Apr 2024 06:30:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissport-joins-airbus-opencargolab-to-shape-future-of-air-cargo-handling/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissport-joins-airbus-opencargolab-to-shape-future-of-air-cargo-handling/ Swissport International AG has become a participant in Airbus’ OpenCargoLab initiative, collaborating with industry leaders like KLM Cargo, Kuehne+Nagel, CHAMP Cargosystems, and Fraport to pioneer data-driven concepts for the future of air cargo handling Sat, 16 Mar 2024 07:13:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissport-expands-network-in-saudi-arabia-adds-al-ula-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissport-expands-network-in-saudi-arabia-adds-al-ula-airport/ Swissport International AG continues its growth strategy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by adding Al-Ula Airport (ULH) to its network, marking the company’s sixth airport in the country. The inaugural flight serviced by Swissport was a Royal Jordanian flight from Queen Alia International Airport in Amman, Jordan. Swissport will provide passenger services and ramp handling for Royal Jordanian initially, with plans to handle more flights as airlines expand their operations in Saudi Arabia. Wed, 21 Feb 2024 09:00:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/frank-dobbelsteijn-appointed-as-swissports-global-head-of-operation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/frank-dobbelsteijn-appointed-as-swissports-global-head-of-operation/ Swissport International AG has appointed Frank Dobbelsteijn as its Global Head of Operations, effective from January 1, 2024. With over 30 years of experience in various senior roles in the aviation and logistics sectors, Dobbelsteijn will be responsible for aligning Swissport’s operational priorities with its strategic goals, focusing on safety, reliability, customer-centricity, and operational excellence. Wed, 10 Jan 2024 06:54:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissport-secures-air-malta-ground-handling-contract-at-london-heathrow-ter/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissport-secures-air-malta-ground-handling-contract-at-london-heathrow-ter/ Swissport has won Air Malta’s ground handling business at London Heathrow’s prestigious Terminal 4. The contract with Air Malta marks a significant milestone in Swissport’s strategy to increase its presence at one of the world’s busiest airports. Thu, 07 Sep 2023 06:10:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissport-to-provide-ground-services-for-royal-jordanian-airlines-at-major/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissport-to-provide-ground-services-for-royal-jordanian-airlines-at-major/ Royal Jordanian Airlines has selected Swissport to provide airport ground services at four airports across Saudi Arabia: King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED), King Fahd International Airport (DMM), Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport (MED), and King Khalid International Airport (RUH). Thu, 10 Aug 2023 07:22:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissport-strengthens-leadership-in-us-and-canada-with-new-ceo-and-chief-pe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissport-strengthens-leadership-in-us-and-canada-with-new-ceo-and-chief-pe/ Swissport appoints new leaders for the US and Canada. Nelson Camacho becomes CEO for the region. He will be driving Swissport’s development in one of its largest, most important markets. Stacey Brown starts as regional Chief People Officer Mon, 31 Jul 2023 07:40:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissport-appoints-new-ceo-for-uk-ireland-region-and-chief-commercial-offic/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissport-appoints-new-ceo-for-uk-ireland-region-and-chief-commercial-offic/ Effective 1 April 2023, Karen Cox was appointed CEO for the UK & Ireland region. Andres Diez takes on the role of Chief Commercial Officer for the Americas Sat, 08 Apr 2023 06:57:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissport-starts-ground-handling-business-at-milan-linate-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissport-starts-ground-handling-business-at-milan-linate-airport/ Just 12 weeks after starting up operations at Rome-Fiumicino airport in Italy’s capital, Swissport is starting operations at Milan Linate, adding another leading European business hub to its vast and growing network. Wed, 05 Oct 2022 05:49:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissport-to-reduce-its-co2-emissions-by-at-least-42-percent-by-2032/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissport-to-reduce-its-co2-emissions-by-at-least-42-percent-by-2032/ Swissport International AG has set extensive goals for the de-carbonization of its operations, waste management and circularity, and for diversity and inclusion among its people. Fri, 16 Sep 2022 06:13:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissport-extends-airport-ground-services-and-air-cargo-handling-with-air-t/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissport-extends-airport-ground-services-and-air-cargo-handling-with-air-t/ Swissport and Air Tanzania have extended their partnership at the airline’s Dar es Salaam home base for two more years until 2024. Swissport has been providing airport ground services and air cargo handling to Air Tanzania since early 2020 Wed, 07 Sep 2022 05:53:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/no1-lounges-acquired-by-swissport-joint-venture/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/no1-lounges-acquired-by-swissport-joint-venture/ Under the terms of the deal, the newly formed SwissportALD will take ownership of nine No1 lounge portfolio spaces at London Heathrow, London Gatwick, and Birmingham airports. Tue, 29 Jun 2021 07:00:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissport-to-cut-workforce-by-half-in-uk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissport-to-cut-workforce-by-half-in-uk/ Unions have called on the government to announce a financial package to save the beleaguered aviation industry as Swissport prepares to lay off thousands of workers. Wed, 24 Jun 2020 10:59:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-aspire-lounge-spa-london-heathrow/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-aspire-lounge-spa-london-heathrow/ Born in 2012, Aspire Airport Lounges has begun a journey to offer great value in modern, ergonomically designed surroundings, specifically tailored to suit all types of guests. Here Breaking Travel News visits the Heathrow Terminal 5 location to discover more. Tue, 02 May 2017 07:09:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissport-staff-at-stansted-begin-strike/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissport-staff-at-stansted-begin-strike/ Members of the Unite trade union employed by Swissport at Stansted Airport have started the first of a series of strike actions over changes to scheduling and holiday allocation. The company’s decision to impose roster changes from four days on, two days off to five days on, two days off without agreement will see ramp staff work 14 extra days with no extra pay, argued Unite. Wed, 23 May 2012 12:09:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissport-extends-partnership-with-brazils-gol/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissport-extends-partnership-with-brazils-gol/ Swissport International, the world’s leading provider of ground services to the aviation industry, has signed a three-year contract extension with Brazilian airline GOL, for aircraft services and ramp handling at six airports in Brazil. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:00:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissport-signs-new-contracts-with-tnt-and-icelandair/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissport-signs-new-contracts-with-tnt-and-icelandair/ Swissport International, the world’s leading provider of cargo services to the aviation sector, has sealed renewal contracts with TNT and Icelandair covering their ground handling at Liège Airport for the next 3 years. Sat, 16 Jul 2011 02:30:46 +0000