Well, it helps to fill those empty seats ...
EasyJet from the UK are offering GBP20 seats LTN-ZRH and -GVA to stranded SR passengers.
BA, having announced the end of LGW-ZRH services, have now increased capacity on LHR-ZRH because of the SR situation.
Now what about my SR reservations in December? Confirmed, says the TA. Not valid, says SR - only flights to the end of October seem to be OK because of the Swiss government subsidy. Inter-lining is out.
Worst case is I'll make other arrangements and get a refund from the credit card company under the terms of the Consumer Credit Act.