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Almaty, Kazakhstan: A SWISS International Air Lines Airbus A350 operating flight LX123 from Seoul Incheon to Zurich made an emergency diversion to Almaty, Kazakhstan, on May 6 after the co-pilot suffered a medical emergency while the aircraft was cruising over Kazakhstan. According to the airline’s official statement, the incident occurred approximately six hours into the long-haul flight when the co-pilot became unwell during the journey. The Airbus A350-941, registered HB-IFB, was carrying 227 passengers and 14 crew members at the time. Flight tracking data showed the aircraft squawking transponder code 7700, the international emergency signal used to indicate a general emergency before diverting south toward Almaty International Airport. The aircraft landed safely shortly before 1 p.m. local time on May 6. SWISS confirmed that three doctors travelling onboard assisted the crew by providing immediate medical aid to the co-pilot during the diversion. Based on their recommendation, the operating crew decided to divert to Almaty to ensure the pilot received urgent medical attention as quickly as possible. Emergency medical teams were waiting when the aircraft arrived in Almaty. The co-pilot was subsequently transported to a local hospital accompanied by another crew member. Airport authorities reported that the pilot was taken to Almaty City Hospital No. 4 for further examination and treatment. Local reports also referenced a suspected acute abdominal condition, though SWISS has not officially confirmed the nature of the medical issue. Following the unscheduled landing, passengers and crew were accommodated overnight in hotels in Almaty while the airline arranged for an additional pilot to be flown in. SWISS stated that the flight could not continue immediately because aviation regulations require a specifically qualified first officer to occupy the co-pilot’s right-hand seat. The airline also noted that crew duty-time limitations would have been exceeded if the flight had continued without additional crew support. In its statement, the airline said the “health and wellbeing” of its colleague remained the top priority while acknowledging the disruption caused to passengers’ travel plans. The carrier added that teams were working to support affected travellers and coordinate the continuation of the journey to Zurich.
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SWISS Flight Diverts To Almaty After Co-Pilot Suffers Medical Emergency Mid-Flight

  • 2026-05-07
Image: SWISS International Airlines Almaty, Kazakhstan: A SWISS International Air Lines Airbus A350 operating flight LX123 from Seoul…
SSwitzerland
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SWISS presents new First and Business Class seats and announces first long-haul destination for its new Airbus A350

  • 2026-03-08
Innovations in all travel classes SWISS Senses represents a total redesign of the entire aircraft cabin. The new…
LLausanne
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Stan Wawrinka serves as ‘godparent’ for naming of first SWISS Airbus A350 Lausanne

  • 2026-02-22
SWISS officially named its first Airbus A350 Lausanne today. The airline used the occasion to offer a first…
SSwitzerland
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First SWISS Airbus A350 makes its first passenger flight

  • 2026-02-22
SWISS’s first Airbus A350 made its first flight this (Saturday) morning with revenue passengers aboard. The aircraft departed…
ZZürich
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SWISS’s first Airbus A350 arrives in its new Zurich home

  • 2026-02-16
SWISS’s first Airbus A350 arrived at its new home of Zurich Airport today (Thursday 9 October). The brand-new…
SSwitzerland
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SWISS Airbus A350 takes off for Boston on first full ‘SWISS Senses’ flight

  • 2026-02-15
SWISS’s first Airbus A350 HB-IFA departed from Zurich for Boston at 18:37 this (Thursday) evening on its first…
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