Edelweiss Aircraft Once Again Named 'Pizol'
11.03.2026 | from Pizolbahnen AG
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11.03.2026, Pizol Takes to the Skies Again: An Airbus A320 of Swiss Holiday Airline Edelweiss Air was named 'Pizol' at Zurich Airport yesterday, Tuesday. This is the second time a plane is named after the popular excursion and winter sports mountain in Eastern Switzerland, following the first in 2018.
A delegation from Pizolbahnen AG, consisting of members of the board of directors as well as representatives from management and marketing, visited Zurich Airport on Tuesday morning to personally view the aircraft. The event took place as part of a so-called "Aircraft Visit" and offered guests an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at flight operations.
The Airbus A320 'Pizol' will be deployed on Edelweiss' short and medium-haul routes, connecting numerous destinations within Europe to Switzerland. Thus, it carries the name of the popular mountain region to many countries, making Pizol a flying ambassador for the region.
Already in 2018, an aircraft was named after Pizol and traveled internationally. With the renewed naming, the partnership between the Swiss holiday airline and the Eastern Swiss mountain region is continued.
The visit of the Pizol delegation started at The Circle at Zurich Airport with a joint breakfast and a welcome by Andreas Meier, Head of Corporate Communications at Edelweiss. This was followed by a walk to the aircraft, where guests could experience the new Airbus A320 up close. The event concluded with a joint photo session on the tarmac.
The new aircraft will also be visible at Pizol itself: for the upcoming summer season, the mountain will feature a new Edelweiss bench and an updated signpost displaying the current destinations of the 'Pizol' aircraft. The location will be near the new reservoir, over 2,200 meters above sea level—one of the most beautiful viewpoints in the region.
There, guests can expect a unique form of comfort: probably the most beautiful and longest legroom in the world, with views over the Eastern Swiss Alps extending far into the Rhine Valley and Lake Constance.
With the new Airbus A320, Pizol will thus remain visible not only in the mountain world but also high above the clouds.
For further information available:
Pizolbahnen
AG
Loisstrasse 50
7310 Bad Ragaz
Tel: +41 (0)81 300 48 30
medien@pizol.com
www.pizol.com
Contact person:
Christian Kubli / CEO
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Pizolbahnen AG
Between Bad Ragaz and Wangs, the Pizol rises majestically to 2,844 meters. Surrounding the summit, a unique natural landscape unfolds with breathtaking panoramic views over the Alps of Eastern Switzerland and Vorarlberg, extending to Lake Constance.
The valley stations in Bad Ragaz and Wangs can be reached in less than an hour from Zurich and the Lake Constance region and are just five minutes from the motorway exit. From there, two modern 8-seater gondolas quickly transport guests to the versatile skiing and hiking area.
The range of pistes offers suitable runs for every taste. Broad, gently sloping hills for leisurely skiers alternate with sections for the more athletically ambitious. In total, 12 modern facilities distribute winter sports enthusiasts across 43 kilometers of slopes. Off the slopes, the Pizol area provides something for everyone — tobogganing, winter and snowshoe hiking, ski touring, etc.
Pizolbahnen opens up over 120 km of hiking trails: from the family-friendly Heidi Trail to the Pizol Panorama High Trail with a fascinating all-round view of the surrounding mountains to the challenging 5-lake hike. The selection leaves nothing to be desired. Pizol is also a popular 'territory' for trail runners, sports climbers, paragliders, mountain bikers, and sport fishermen.
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Source: Pizolbahnen AG, Press release
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