Edelweiss Air deployed its Airbus A350-900 on the Zurich-Vancouver long-haul route, validating the aircraft’s transatlantic operational readiness. The flight WK10 departed Zurich on 4 July 2026, marking the A350’s active service on this corridor as part of the winter 2026/27 schedule expansion. This deployment replaces the older A340-300, leveraging the A350’s superior fuel efficiency and 339-seat capacity to increase frequency on the key Swiss leisure market. The airline integrates its second A350 into daily Vancouver operations, with fleet modernization targeting full A340 replacement by mid-2027. Seasonal expansion now includes Halifax-Zurich for summer 2026, while new destinations like Malé and Colombo enter peak winter service. Flight tracking confirms the specific operation, though official press releases do not explicitly designate Vancouver-Zurich as a permanent new route.