Swissport has been awarded a new seven-year contract to continue providing cargo and ground handling services at Zurich Airport until 2032.
Under the renewed license, Swissport will offer air cargo logistics, baggage handling, aircraft pushback, de-icing, passenger check-in and boarding, as well as lounge hospitality services.
Warwick Brady, CEO of Swissport, expressed enthusiasm about the contract extension:
“We are delighted to continue our successful collaboration with Zurich Airport. This license renewal guarantees operational stability and reaffirms Swissport’s expertise in hub handling for Swiss International Air Lines. Our ongoing commitment to innovative technological solutions enables us to increase efficiency and service quality, ensuring seamless and reliable ground handling for more than 30 airlines at Zurich Airport.”
Swissport has been operating at Zurich Airport since 1996 and currently employs 2,300 staff at the location. In 2024, the company served more than 24.6 million passengers and handled over 187,000 flights, providing services to the majority of airlines at the airport.
Bruno Stefani, Swissport’s CEO for Switzerland, Italy, and France, emphasized the significance of the long-standing partnership:
“With a strong customer base and deep operational expertise, Swissport has been a trusted partner at Zurich Airport for 29 years. This long-term partnership allows us to continuously invest in our people, innovation, and sustainability. The renewal of the contract underscores our ability to deliver safe, high-quality, and innovative ground handling solutions at Switzerland’s busiest airport and SWISS hub.”
Beyond Zurich, Swissport is expanding its presence in Germany. In February, the company began ground handling operations at Frankfurt Airport, soon to be its largest site in the country. Its seven-year Frankfurt license allows Swissport to provide services to all carriers operating at the airport, further strengthening its position in the European aviation market.