Switzerland Airport Basel Mulhouse Phoenix (b/w photo)

Representatives of the media, accompanied by the “Phoenix Airways” management at Basel-Mulhouse airport, board the BAC 111 plane for the opening flight of the new Swiss charter airline “Phoenix Airways”, undated recording. The airline, which tried to fly out of the ashes from 1971 to 1974, went bankrupt in 1974. It remains to be seen if the plan for the new Swiss airline with the name “Phoenix Plus” is really sustainable. As decided on 22 October 2001, the Federal Government will hold 20 percent of the share capital of the new company. The cantons will hold 18 percent. The rest falls on the economy.