Swiss International Air Lines (Zurich) reported its first half operating profit declined by 53 percent to $64 million. The airline blamed the decline on the “still difficult economic and business environment, the continuing pressure on yields (especially in Europe), the strength of the Swiss franc and high fuel prices.”

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Copyright Photo: Rolf Wallner. Airbus A330-343X HB-JHH (msn 1145) is pictured on the runway at the Zurich hub.

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