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Swiss airports ready for forum traffic

Zurich-area airports are preparing to receive a vast influx of business jets bringing high-ranking executives, politicians and celebrities to the annual Wo

By Charles Alcock • Managing Editor

December 18, 2006

Zurich-area airports are preparing to receive a vast influx of business jets bringing high-ranking executives, politicians and celebrities to the annual World Economic Forum, held in the exclusive Swiss city of Davos. Flight planners and FBOs are advising corporate and charter crews to make handling and parking arrangements early to avoid inconvenience.

This year’s forum will be held from January 24 to 28, and the inevitable airport congestion is likely to begin a day or two earlier. At the main gateway, Zurich Airport, Swissport Executive Aviation (see box above) manager Tiziano Rosa advised operators to book parking spaces early or risk having to reposition aircraft to other airports after dropping off passengers.

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