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About Swiss Airlines

Swiss International Airlines (SWISS) is the airline of Switzerland catering to 18 million passengers a year across the globe. SWISS is a part of the Lufthansa group and a member of the Star Alliance. It began operations in 2002 and currently has a fleet size of 90, comprising Airbus A340-300, Airbus A330-300, Airbus A321-00/200, Airbus 320-200, Airbus 319-100, Boeing 777-300ER, and Bombardier ‘C series’ with CS100 and CS300. Its logo features a white plus sign on a red tailfin-shaped red background with ‘SWISS’ written next to it.

Popular Routes

With Swiss Airlines, book flights to over 100 destinations in 44 countries worldwide from Zurich, Lugano, and Geneva. It flies to numerous destinations across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and North and South America to popular destinations like Greece, Italy, France, Germany, Spain, United Kingdom, Egypt, South Africa, Mauritius, China, India, Japan, Thailand, Brazil, Canada, and the United States

Baggage and Other Policies:

Hand baggage allowance -

• Swiss Business/First: Passengers are permitted a maximum of two pieces, each not exceeding 8 kg in weight
• Swiss Economy: Passengers are permitted one piece, not exceeding 8 kg in weight

Check-in baggage allowance for European routes -

• Swiss Business: Passengers are permitted a maximum of two pieces, each not exceeding 32 kg in weight
• Swiss Classic and Flex: Passengers are permitted one piece, not exceeding 23 kg in weight
• Swiss Light: Passengers are not permitted any free baggage
• Frequent flyers enjoy a higher baggage allowance

Check-in baggage allowance for Intercontinental routes -

• Swiss First: Passengers are permitted a maximum of three pieces, each not exceeding 32 kg in weight
• Swiss Business: Passengers are permitted a maximum of two pieces, each not exceeding 32 kg in weight
• Swiss Economy: Passengers are permitted one piece, not exceeding 23 kg in weight
• Swiss Light: Passengers are not permitted any free baggage
• Frequent flyers enjoy a higher baggage allowance

Children under the age of 5 cannot travel unaccompanied on SWISS flight tickets. For children between 5 and 11 years of age, the unaccompanied minor service has to be mandatorily booked. Children of age 12 and above can travel unaccompanied.

Each passenger is permitted to carry a maximum of two animals in an airline-approved container, either in the cabin (less than 8 kg) or in the hold (more than 8 kg). For flights to Australia, Hong Kong, Ireland, Kenya, South Africa, UAE, and the UK, animals can only be carried as cargo.

In-Flight Amenities

SWISS offers Wi-Fi onboard on their Boeing 777-300ER and the Airbus A330-300. The performance of the internet is on par with on-ground connections. This facility is charged and is currently restricted to these aircrafts.

• SWISS Airlines Business Class offers a spacious workspace that converts into a 2-meter flatbed with an in-built massage function to pamper you when required. Other perks include award-winning Swiss cuisines, an adjustable screen with a variety of movie options, e-journals for your inflight reading, Victorinox manufactured multi-function travel kits, etc.
• SWISS First includes luxurious armchairs that convert into a bed, individual service, gourmet menu for your on-flight dining, movies, and magazines for entertainment, pillows, pajamas, and toiletries from La Prairie, Zimmerli, and Bally of Switzerland
• SWISS Economy passengers have access to access to facilities like Wi-Fi, in-flight entertainment with a wide range of movie and television options, reservation of seats, etc.

Web Check-In:

Swiss Airlines check-in can be done using your smartphone, tablet or laptop via swiss.com or using the SWISS App 23 hours before the departure. A mobile boarding pass for your Swiss Airline booking is instantly generated for hassle-free boarding.

Why Fly with Swiss Airlines

Swiss Airlines flights have consistently delivered quality air travel services. Part of the Lufthansa Group, SWISS has codeshare agreements with 21 major airlines including the notable ‘Star Alliance’, and also, the ‘AirTrain’ network connecting Basel Railway station to Zurich Airport (fare included in the flight). In the 2018 World Travel Awards, SWISS was named both ‘Europe’s Leading Economy Class Airline’ and ‘Europe’s Leading First Class Airline’.

Disclaimer

All policies and fares related to Swiss Airlines tickets, baggage, check-in, and in-flight amenities are subject to change without prior notice. Passengers are advised to check these policies carefully before making their Swiss Airlines reservations.