Dnata secures EasyJet contract at Zurich Airport: UAE-based air services provider dnata landed a multi-year ground handling contract with EasyJet at Zurich Airport, according to a statement. Financial details of the deal were not disclosed.
What we know: Under the contract, dnata will oversee EasyJet’s passenger, ramp, and baggage services.
Lots of movement in Switzerland: Dnata operates at airports in Zurich and Geneva, providing cargo and ground handling services to over 30 airlines, the statement notes. The company oversaw the movement of over 90k tonnes of cargo at both airports in the FY 2023-2024 alone. Dnata inked a multi-year contract with Air India in July to provide passenger, ramp, and baggage services for Air India’s four weekly flights at Zurich Airport. Dnata will service over 200 flights annually.
Busy in Europe: Dnata inked an agreement with Swiss International Air Lines along with Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, and Air Dolomiti back in May to provide passenger and ramp services at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
Part of a larger expansion plan: The company has been looking to expand its international footprint by holding talks with 40 companies, and has a slew of international mergers and acquisitions in the pipeline.