No-Fly Restrictions During Iran Talks Impact Travelers at Zurich Airport
VIENNA — A technical fault in air traffic control, triggered by security measures for peace talks between the United States and Iran in Switzerland, caused disruptions at Zurich airport on Sunday, aviation authorities said. The problem has since been resolved.
The glitch occurred after a restricted zone was integrated over Burgenstock, the Swiss mountain resort where negotiations are taking place, into radar display systems, said Skyguide, the Swiss air traffic control authority. The zone was only decided at the last minute because the decision to hold the latest round of talks was not finalized until Saturday, according to a statement.
By midday, 12 arrivals and 14 departures had been canceled, an airport spokesperson said, with at least 60 departures delayed. Operations have since returned to normal. “The systems are running smoothly, and security was ensured at all times,” Skyguide said.
US Vice President JD Vance arrived for peace talks with Iran at Burgenstock on Sunday as foreseen in a tentative peace deal. However, the diplomacy was overshadowed by Iran’s announcement that it had reimposed its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
Switzerland has promised a “discreet and reliable setting” for the talks at the resort, located just over 50 kilometers south of Zurich airport.
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