SWISS Flight LX1885 Makes Emergency Landing at Graz Airport

SWISS has confirmed that flight LX1885, traveling from Bucharest to Zurich, made an emergency landing at Graz Airport on December 23, 2024, following engine problems and smoke in the cockpit and cabin. In the interest of passenger and crew safety, the cockpit crew decided to abort the flight, and the aircraft made a safe landing.

 

On board were 74 passengers and five crew members. The aircraft landed successfully, and all passengers were evacuated. However, two cabin crew members remain hospitalized, with one crew member flown by helicopter to a Graz hospital and placed in intensive care. The condition of the crew member in intensive care is currently unclear.

Repatriation of Passengers and Ongoing Care

A special flight, LX7385, departed Graz at 9:45 a.m. on December 24, 2024, and is en route to Zurich with 63 passengers from the original flight. A SWISS care team is providing support for the passengers who are still in Graz, ensuring their needs are met and assisting with their return journey.

Priority on Passenger and Crew Support

SWISS has prioritized the care and well-being of both passengers and crew members. Since the incident, SWISS has been on the ground with specialists and a care team, focusing on psychological support and individual needs, including onward travel arrangements.

All passengers who were hospitalized have since been discharged, but two cabin crew members are still receiving medical treatment. SWISS continues to monitor the condition of the crew member in intensive care, with their family present and receiving support from SWISS specialists. The airline is in close contact with the medical team treating the crew member.

Investigation and Apology for Inconvenience

SWISS is fully cooperating with the relevant authorities to investigate the cause of the emergency landing. Due to the ongoing investigation, SWISS has provided limited information at this time but remains committed to supporting the authorities’ efforts.

The aircraft involved, an Airbus A220-300 (registration HB-JCD), has been removed from the runway, and Graz Airport has resumed normal operations. SWISS sincerely apologizes for the inconvenience caused to passengers and thanks them for their patience and understanding during this challenging situation. The airline’s thoughts are with the affected passengers and crew members, especially those still receiving medical care.