Davos’s main runway, Zurich

This time around, Trump, May and Macron will not transfer at Zurich’s main airport on their way to the World Economic Forum in Davos. For those in charge of security, these cancellations are by no means a respite. Here’s a look behind the scenes in the WEF control room at Zurich Airport, and at how motorcades are checked before accessing the runway.   As Zurich Cantonal Police Chief Thomas Würgler said at a media conference on Monday, “WEF might be in Davos, but it starts in Zurich”. Airport operator, Flughafen Zurich AG, expects around 130 extra aircraft movements per day compared to an average day. About 110 guests protected by international law, such as four members of royalty and 19 presidents, are expected among the numerous representatives of foreign governments and international organizations. The World Economic Forum is a major undertaking for the Swiss police corps, also outside Canton Graubünden, where the forum takes place. There too, as in previous years, the Zurich ...