Published on 21 January 2025

Civil aviation

The 1999 Agreement on Air Transport governs access for Swiss air carriers to Europe's deregulated civil aviation market. It grants them commercial flying rights in Europe without discrimination, placing them on a largely equal footing with their EU competitors. For example, Swiss air carriers are free to choose their destinations and set their own fares, with their choice of aircraft on any given route. For passengers, this has resulted in lower air fares over the years and a wider choice of connections to many new destinations.