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Not every plane has a stand directly at the terminal. The bus drivers of Flughafen Zürich AG are responsible for getting to and from the aircraft parked in the bleachers.
One is Sanel Svraka (36). The working day begins with the receipt of the vehicle, which has been checked, cleaned and fueled within half an hour. During the 25-minute “information period”, the driver receives the latest news from the hall: Is there a construction site? What weather is expected? Then it starts with driving orders. Passengers’ gazes mingle as Svraka transports holiday-hungry passengers to a Swiss flight to Valencia (Spain) on the first drive of the day.
Looking for more drivers
Svraka reported that 51 bus drivers are currently on duty at Zurich Airport. This is less than before the epidemic. “We are still recruiting,” the bus driver said. But don’t worry – even if it goes back to busy days with over 100,000 passengers in one day.
Drivers usually work in three shifts from morning to evening. There are no maintenance tasks. “Lunch break lasts 42 minutes.” Is that certain? “For us, it’s always about the minutes,” laughs Svraka.
This applies to regular bus services and even to the transport of commercial passengers on smaller, private buses. In Zurich, Swiss business travelers are picked up separately for inbound flights.
Precise as clockwork
But now Svraka must hurry to move on to the next job. When the Swiss Airbus A320 landed from London, the driver was already ready. As soon as the A320 stops at Charlie 53, Svraka takes off. This airport process is also clock-like: “The journey itself takes an average of 4 minutes, loading and unloading passengers is about 2 minutes, waiting time at the gate or on the plane is about 3 minutes,” says the Bosnian-born. .
Before the first passengers boarded the plane, Svraka explains that she had worked at the airport for four years. Before that, he worked as a truck driver for six years. He applied on his own when his current position became vacant. He has no regrets: “I drive much less now, but I have much more contact with other people,” says the driver.
Blick visited Zurich Airport just before the start of the summer vacation. Editor Jean-Claude Raemy spoke to people whose job it is to keep the complex microcosm of the airport in Kloten ZH operational so that passengers can fly smoothly. Angela Rickli control the passengers. Sanel Svraka He goes to the planes by bus. Katja Furst von Arx transports the luggage to the right place. Nicole Gertsch And Adrian Slemenjak secure the borders. Deborah Wuthrich protects engines. pascal busser manages the air traffic in the tower. They are all part of the Blick am Flughafen summer series and will be available to watch on Blick.ch, Blick TV and Blick in the coming days.
Blick visited Zurich Airport just before the start of the summer vacation. Editor Jean-Claude Raemy spoke to people whose job it is to keep the complex microcosm of the airport in Kloten ZH operational so that passengers can fly smoothly. Angela Rickli control the passengers. Sanel Svraka He goes to the planes by bus. Katja Furst von Arx transports the luggage to the right place. Nicole Gertsch And Adrian Slemenjak secure the borders. Deborah Wuthrich protects engines. pascal busser manages the air traffic in the tower. They are all part of the Blick am Flughafen summer series and will be available to watch on Blick.ch, Blick TV and Blick in the coming days.
a lot of knowledge
When the first of 90 economy passengers gets off, there are two buses. Svraka drives the second. It guides the passengers to the first bus where its colleague is ready to depart and counts the passengers.
The red bus used by the German brand Cobus is approved for up to 110 passengers, but usually carries a maximum of 70. “We take as many passengers as necessary, but as few as possible.” This means there is more comfort for the passengers and the buses are ready for their next mission more quickly.
In fact, Svraka’s bus will fill up soon and we are going to the terminal building. Switzerland Tourism’s latest commercial flickers on a screen on the bus. This triggers the feeling of being on vacation and being at home for those who come. But many passengers are also transit passengers who seem a little more stressed out as they have to travel more.
Svraka stays focused while driving. Airport traffic is complex. But he is there to help on the bus before or after the trip. For example, it informs passengers about connecting flights, where they can leave their strollers or how long it will take to arrive at the terminal. “We are the first point of contact for many people after they arrive,” the driver smiles.
Waste is always a problem
Svraka loves busy times when a lot happens. Then it’s about always being on time and never blocking the traffic flow of all vehicles at the airport.
The only thing that bothers him are inconsiderate travelers. “Unfortunately, many passengers leave rubbish, especially coffee mugs, on the bus.” Or they forget their own belongings, from a jacket to a rolling suitcase. Svraka collects them after each trip during the follow-up inspection of the inside of the bus and takes them to the appropriate place.
“We’re always happy when we can help,” he concludes, putting on his sunglasses and running to his next job.
Source :Blick
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