Dnata Secures Ground Handling Contract with easyJet in Zurich

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Dnata, a globally recognized provider of air and travel services, has successfully secured a multi-year ground handling contract with easyJet at Zurich Airport (ZRH) in Switzerland. This new agreement marks a significant expansion of dnata's operations at Zurich and strengthens its relationship with easyJet, one of Europe's leading low-cost airlines.

Under this contract, dnata will offer a comprehensive range of services to easyJet, including passenger handling, ramp services, and baggage management. The dnata team, known for its commitment to safety and reliability, will play a key role in ensuring a smooth travel experience for the airline’s passengers. This partnership is expected to benefit approximately 640,000 travelers annually, across 3,800 easyJet flights.

This contract further enhances dnata's relationship with easyJet in Switzerland. dnata has been providing de-icing services to easyJet at Zurich Airport since 2022, and this new agreement expands the scope of their collaboration, building on the strong foundation of trust and performance already established between the two companies.

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Willy Ruf, Managing Director of dnata Switzerland, expressed his enthusiasm about the deal, stating, "We are delighted to deepen our partnership with easyJet. Their continued trust in dnata’s ground handling services is a testament to the high standards we deliver. We look forward to furthering our successful collaboration and will continue to invest in our team, infrastructure, and equipment to ensure we provide the highest value for our customers."

dnata's operations in Switzerland are well-established, with the company managing services at both Zurich and Geneva airports. With a workforce of 1,100 employees across these two airports, dnata provides ground handling and cargo services to over 30 airlines. In the financial year 2023-24 alone, dnata’s Swiss team served eight million passengers and handled over 90,000 tonnes of cargo at Zurich and Geneva airports combined.

Globally, dnata is recognized as one of the foremost providers of air and travel services. Founded in 1959, the company offers a wide array of services, including ground handling, cargo, travel, catering, and retail, across more than 30 countries spanning six continents. In the 2023-24 financial year, dnata’s teams managed over 778,000 aircraft turnarounds, moved more than 2.9 million tonnes of cargo, prepared 123 million in-flight meals, and achieved a total transaction value (TTV) of $2.4 billion in travel services.

This new contract with easyJet reinforces dnata’s position as a key player in the aviation services industry, and highlights its commitment to delivering world-class service to its airline partners and passengers alike

Sept. 9, 2024 4:41 p.m. 525

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