Global Mobility for an enhanced Swiss Economy

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1 Global Mobility for an enhanced Swiss Economy Harry Hohmeister CEO Swiss International Air Lines Swiss American Chamber of Commerce Geneva, 5 February 2013

2 Agenda 1. SWISS enhances presence in Geneva 2. Business Overview SWISS 3. Chances und Challenges 4. Outlook 2 Swiss American Chamber of Commerce, Geneva, 5 February 2013

3 SWISS enhances presence in Geneva 3 Swiss American Chamber of Commerce, Geneva, 5 February 2013

4 SWISS and partners directly connect Geneva to 40 destinations 2012: 2 million passengers carried (+5.3% vs 2011) Geneva Airport: 13.9 million passengers carried (+6%) Market share SWISS 15%, with Star Alliance partners 34% Winter timetable 2012/13: Total 40 destinations - 13 SWISS (of which 1 JFK) - 27 Codeshare Number of SWISS employees in GVA: 81 (+ 6% vs 2011) 4 Swiss American Chamber of Commerce, Geneva, 5 February 2013

5 Geneva as a valuable strategic asset for SWISS Highly developed industry: Food, pharma, high technology, luxury goods, service & finance Attractive business climate and low taxes: many international companies relocate to the region Modern infrastructure in a central location at Europe s crossroads Productive, professional and well educated workforce 6 cantons striving to further develop a modern economy 5 Swiss American Chamber of Commerce, Geneva, 5 February 2013

6 Positive press reaction about our Geneva plans 6 Swiss American Chamber of Commerce, Geneva, 5 February 2013

7 SWISS takes further steps in Geneva to strengthen market position Autonomous management team and operational basis to push and intensify market activities Dedicated regional Crew base (cabin and cockpit) New Head of Geneva with full responsibility Added value offers customized to regional customer needs One way fare offers Baggage pick-up service Exit-row seat reservation Product with strong local flavour (e.g. regional specialities on board) 7 Swiss American Chamber of Commerce, Geneva, 5 February 2013

8 Dedicated and more flexible destination portfolio Stronger focus on local traffic and needs Increased flexibility regarding destination portfolio (e.g. seasonal offers to warm water destinations) Adaptions summer timetable 2013: Frequency reductions on routes with low demand (e.g. ATH or MAD) Frequency increases Malaga, Palma New destinations: Porto, Olbia, Catania 8 Swiss American Chamber of Commerce, Geneva, 5 February 2013

9 Dedicated fleet: CSeries will come to Geneva SWISS is Launching Carrier of the new generation regional aircraft Bombardier CSeries Replacement of Avro fleet with 20 Bombardier CSeries between (10 additional orders) CSeries will also be part of operating GVA fleet CSeries halves noise compared to Avro RJ100 (10-15 db less) 20 25% less fuel consumption tons less CO 2 emission p.a. More attractive space for equipment, larger windows, reduced noise level on board 9 Swiss American Chamber of Commerce, Geneva, 5 February 2013

10 SWISS stays SWISS: Dedicated to quality No change in strategic business modell SWISS Premium carrier World wide network with partners All inclusive/quality product Best value for best price Miles & More loyality programme Service through all distribution channels Customer-oriented irregularity management Commited to traditional Swiss values 10 Swiss American Chamber of Commerce, Geneva, 5 February 2013

11 Business Overview SWISS

12 Lower operating profit due to decrease of yields, high oilprices, strong Swiss Franc Operating profit Q1 Q Q3 (CHF million) Q1- Q3: 185 Q Swiss American Chamber of Commerce, Geneva, 5 February 2013

13 SWISS has a strong presence in Europe and offers direct connections to intercontinental destinations employees pilots, flight attendants ground staff 91 aircraft (incl. 6 wetlease) 69 destinations: 46 Europe 23 Intercontinental 37 countries 15.8 million passengers in 2012 (new record) flights per year 13 Swiss American Chamber of Commerce, Geneva, 5 February 2013

14 US Market 8 destinations, over 70 flights a week (including Edelweiss Air and Canadian routes) 1.3 million passengers over the North Atlantic per year Capacity to Newark raised by 80 per cent in April 2012 More seasonal frequencies for Miami With Edelweiss to Tampa since spring 2012 A++ Joint Venture Star Alliance members US Airways and Air Canada SWISS WorldCargo: Growth Swiss WorldCargo out of North America +3% in % of total turnover is originated out of North America Swiss valuables and SWISS X-presso strong special products between North America and Switzerland New Cargo Station in Newark (EWR) since Swiss American Chamber of Commerce, Geneva, 5 February 2013

15 Airline business is profitable only with Cargo business 11% 89% Revenue Passengers Revenue Cargo belly only cargo Leading in handling small and valuable shipment 1% of volume of global trade per Air Freight 30% of global trade value per Air Freight Cargo load factor 2012: 79.3% 15 Swiss American Chamber of Commerce, Geneva, 5 February 2013

16 SWISS is part of the Lufthansa Group and member of Star Alliance Lufthansa Group SWISS is part of Lufthansa Group since 2005 Lufthansa is a global aviation group with employees and a revenue of EUR 29 billion (2011) Active in 5 units: passenger airline business, logistics, MRO, catering and IT services Leading airline group in Europe, measured by passenger numbers and revenue Airline group consists of Lufthansa Passenger Airlines, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Germanwings and Brussels Airlines (equity investment) Star Alliance SWISS is member of Star Alliance since 2006 Star Alliance is the world s largest airline grouping 16 Swiss American Chamber of Commerce, Geneva, 5 February 2013

17 Chances and Challenges

18 Big potential as premium airline within the Lufthansa Group Growing industry New technologies (e.g. Bombardier CSeries) Positioning as quality airline Potent home market Star Alliance Membership Strength through participation in the Lufthansa Group Further potential for synergies within the Lufthansa Group: Optimized network and neighbourhood traffic Customer loyality programme Miles & More Procurement IT-Platforms Assurance solutions Currency and fuel hedging 18 Swiss American Chamber of Commerce, Geneva, 5 February 2013

19 Aggressive competition and non influenceable factors are big challenges High fuel prices Strong Swiss Franc Overcapacities, ongoing aggressive (price-) competition Competition in Middle East backed by state support, but also in Europe Political unrest Public debts in Europe Difficult political and economic regulations Natural disasters and weather impacts 19 Swiss American Chamber of Commerce, Geneva, 5 February 2013

20 Double-squeeze from emerging airlines and LCCs + Emerging Airlines with high investments IC profitability today 0 EU profitability Low Cost Carriers with low fares + 20 Swiss American Chamber of Commerce, Geneva, 5 February 2013

21 Zurich Airport has the most stringent restrictions of any European hub and faces a hard competition worldwide Expansion: Abu Dhabi Airport Actual capacity, 12 m PAX Expansion until 2017, 32 m. PAX Expansions plans up to 50 m PAX New: Dubai World Central Airport Zurich Airport in comparison Dubai World Central International Airport Zurich Airport 6 parallel runways 3 overlapping runways Expansion: A380 Terminal in Dubai Capacity until 2012, 60 m PAX with A380 terminal in 2012, 75 m PAX Additional terminal expasion in 2013, 80 m PAX New Doha International Airport Actual capacity, 21 m PAX with New airport, 28 m PAX Planned capacity in 2015, 50 m PAX New: 3rd Airport Istanbul Actual capacity IST, 28 m PAX Actual capacity SAW, 25 m PAX Planned capacity new AP, 150 m PAX 7 terminals for total 140 m passengers 7 day and 24 hours-service Low fees 51 m passengers/year (actual Airport DXB) No ATC fees in U.A.E 3 terminals for total 30 m passengers Night movement ban from 23:30 to 06:00 5 x higher fees 25 m passengers/year ATC fees 21 Swiss American Chamber of Commerce, Geneva, 5 February 2013 Source: airports, internet

22 Outlook

23 SWISS invests more than CHF 2.5 bn in state-of-theart technology 30 Bombardier CSeries ( ), 1 Airbus A320 (2013), 2 Airbus A321 (2013 and 2016), 2 Airbus A (2013 and 2016) SWISS reduced its specific fuel consumption by over 17% (from 4.52 litres to 3.73 litres per 100 passenger-kilometres) since its foundation in 2002 Aviation's share of global CO 2 emissions: 2% The area on the ground affected by significant aircraft noise has been reduced by two thirds in the last 20 years A340 roll-over is under investigation Modern aircraft: average age of the SWISS fleet with 10.7 years 23 Swiss American Chamber of Commerce, Geneva, 5 February 2013

24 SWISS invests in service quality 24/7 customer service centers Dedicated team for core customers Passenger care center for irregularity support Mileage collection with Miles & More, Europe s leading frequent traveller programme State-of-the art Arrival Lounge in Zurich with Swiss design (700 m 2, 20 showers, extensive buffet, hotel-like bedrooms) Over 200 foreign flight attendants on flights from and to Asia taking care of the asian customers needs 24 Swiss American Chamber of Commerce, Geneva, 5 February 2013

25 SWISS is well equipped to meet the challenges ahead SWISS is well prepared and well positioned in a tough market environment. SWISS provides quality air links with the world for Switzerland, its people and its economy. The air transport industry is a supra-regional generator of business, trade and tourism for Switzerland. SWISS generates jobs (every Airbus is its own small company): 200 new positions in 2013 alone. But: further major investments and structural development will be needed to remain successful. 25 Swiss American Chamber of Commerce, Geneva, 5 February 2013

26 Thank you for your attention