About Swiss
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS), the flag carrier of Switzerland, officially commenced operations on March 31, 2002, rising from the bankruptcy of Switzerland's former flag carrier, Swissair. The new airline was built around Crossair, Swissair's regional subsidiary, and subsequently adopted Crossair's IATA code LX while retaining Swissair's ICAO code SWR to preserve international traffic rights. Since its formation, SWISS has been a subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group and joined the Star Alliance in 2006.
SWISS operates a hub system with its main hub at Zurich Airport (ZRH) and a secondary hub at Geneva Airport (GVA). From these bases, the airline serves over 100 destinations in more than 40 countries across Europe, North America, South America, Africa, and Asia, offering both domestic and extensive international services.
As of November 2023, SWISS operates a fleet of around 90-112 aircraft, featuring a mix of Airbus and Boeing models. Its long-haul fleet includes Airbus A330-300s, Airbus A340-300s, and Boeing 777-300ERs. The short-haul and medium-haul fleet consists of Airbus A220-100s, Airbus A220-300s, Airbus A319s, Airbus A320s (ceo and neo variants), and Airbus A321s (ceo and neo variants). Starting in 2025, SWISS will gradually introduce ten brand-new Airbus A350-900 aircraft to its long-haul fleet. SWISS is also committed to providing a comfortable and safe travel experience, with aircraft equipped with modern amenities like in-flight entertainment and Wi-Fi. The airline offers various cabin classes including SWISS First, SWISS Business, SWISS Premium Economy, and SWISS Economy. Notable services include the "SWISS Senses" cabin concept, which will debut on the new Airbus A350s starting January 2026, offering enhanced comfort and privacy with features like sliding doors in First and Business Class, advanced entertainment systems, and personalized temperature control.
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