Swiss International Air Lines Flights

Swiss International Air Lines

Swiss International Airlines is a Switzerland airline, operating in 100+ destinations worldwide. The company is part of Star Alliance and is one of the most reputable airlines in Europe. The World Travel Award awarded Swiss as the “Europe’s Leading Airline - Business Airline” for five consecutive years. Swiss flights serve domestic and international locations and carry a large number of passengers every day. Zurich and Geneva are the hubs of Swiss flights.

History

Swiss Airlines started when the former company Swissair was declared bankrupt back in 2002. A few years after its launch, the company turned out to be a renowned and the most popular airline in Europe. However, it did experience a downfall initially. The company lost $1.6 billion in the first three years of starting. The company was acquired by Lufthansa Group in 2005. Two years later, the airline became part of Star Alliance and acquired Servair and Edelweiss Air.

Destinations

Swiss Airlines serve many destinations in Europe, Asia, South America, North America, and Asia. The list of the destinations served by the Swiss Airlines includes: {list_destinations}.

Fleet

Swiss Airlines currently has 92 fleets, with 21 Airbus A220-300 and 12 Boeing 777-300 ER in service. Their fleet includes a combination of Airbus and Boeing. They have also ordered 17 aircraft.

Check-in Procedures

Online check-in is the fastest and easiest way to complete your check-in for a Swiss airline from the comfort of your home. It starts 23 hours before the flight takes off and can be done via the company’s website or mobile app.

Hand and Hold Luggage allowance

You can carry one handbag or a personal item on Swiss flights. For Swiss Business and First Class travellers, 2 handbags are allowed, but the weight shouldn’t be more than 8 kgs. If your handbag is heavy or too big to fit the area under your seat or the overhead locker, it will be treated as checked baggage, which comes at an additional price.

Classes of service and Seats (size, space, comfort)

The aircraft offers First Class, Business Class, Discount Business, Full Economy, and Discount Economy. Business-class flights are recognized as the best European aircraft. You get an extra baggage limit, amazing dining service, comfortable seats that turn into lie-flat beds, and sufficient legroom. They also give headrests to allow you a comfortable sleep if you are travelling overnight.

Services onboard

First-class travellers enjoy the most convenient journey with large and spacious seats that turn into lie-flat beds. They serve the Swiss special chocolate and the regular beverage to passengers in all classes. You can pre-order your meal. For business and first-class travellers, they have a special menu that helps you enjoy the taste of Switzerland. They also have fruits and snacks for business class travellers. These are available on request. Swiss flights offer various movies, TV series, documentaries, and other streaming content that will keep you entertained throughout the journey. They also have kid’s cartoons, computer games, and a music playlist for your little ones.

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