Edelweiss appoints Edi Wolfensberger as new CEO starting in October. The Lufthansa Group has named Edi Wolfensberger as the next Chief Executive Officer of Edelweiss, succeeding Bernd Bauer after more than a decade leading the Swiss leisure airline. The Lufthansa Group has announced the appointment of Edi Wolfensberger as the new Chief Executive Officer of Edelweiss. He will officially assume the role on October 1, 2026, replacing Bernd Bauer, who is stepping down after serving as the airline’s CEO for 12 years.
Join us on Telegram, Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, WhatsApp, TikTok, and subscribe to our Weekly Digest with just one click.
Wolfensberger brings extensive aviation experience to the position and has served as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and a member of the Executive Board of Eurowings since April 2022. Earlier in his career, he held leadership roles at Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa Aviation Training Switzerland, and SWISS, where he began his aviation career in 2008. Upon accepting the appointment, Wolfensberger described it as an honor to lead Edelweiss and continue building on the work accomplished by Bernd Bauer and his team. Under Bauer’s leadership, the airline underwent significant expansion, growing from approximately 500 employees to nearly 1,700 while increasing its destination network from around 40 to more than 100 routes.
During the same period, Edelweiss also tripled its passenger traffic and modernized its long-haul fleet with the introduction of the Airbus A340 and, more recently, the Airbus A350, accompanied by a new cabin concept that further strengthened its position as Switzerland’s leading premium leisure airline.
Follow us on Google News and receive notifications on your mobile device by clicking the button below.
Lufthansa Group Chief Commercial Officer Dieter Vranckx praised Bauer’s contribution to the development of the group’s leisure travel business, highlighting his leadership at both Edelweiss and Discover Airlines, where he also served as CEO between 2022 and 2025. Bauer, who turned 60 last year, will step down in accordance with the Lufthansa Group’s executive retirement policy.
Reflecting on his tenure, Bauer thanked his colleagues for their trust and support throughout the years, expressing pride in the airline’s achievements and confidence that Edelweiss will continue its successful growth under Wolfensberger’s leadership.
Must-Watch Video:
You might also be interested in:
- ✈ Avianca makes rapid progress in software updates and passenger service.
- ✈ Air Canada launches direct flights from Toronto and Montreal.
- ✈ Airbus warns of potential solar radiation issues in aircraft.
- ✈ Viva resumes operations in Guadalajara and Puerto Vallarta.
Discover more from Aviation Club Center
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
You must be logged in to post a comment.