Airline Weekly
• Gordon Smith, Jay Shabat
Swiss generated more earnings than Lufthansa’s entire network airline division, highlighting a sharp performance gap within the group. The result underscores the strength of the Swiss mainline operation while raising questions about the broader network division’s profitability and competitive position.
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