Switzerland leisure airline, Edelweiss, has deployed its first passenger flight to Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA) direct from Zurich, offering a ray of hope to Tanzania’s multi-billion-dollar tourism industry.

1. Edelweiss landed an Airbus A340 at KIA on October 9, 2021, reigniting the aviation tourism sector in Tanzania.
2. The aircraft was greeted with a water cannon salute and several Tanzanian officials.
3. The inauguration of Edelweiss is seen as a vote of confidence in Tanzania as a safe destination for business, particularly leisure tourism, thanks to health and safety protocols in place.

Source: https://eturbonews.com/3005329/edelweiss-now-offers-2-weekly-connections-from-zurich-to-tanzania/