Swiss International Air Lines is based in Switzerland and operates flights from its main hubs located in Zurich, Geneva and Basel. The carrier is also known as Swiss and is the principal airline of Switzerland. It operates scheduled flights to many destinations in Europe, North America, South America, Africa and Asia. Swiss was founded in 2001 after Switzerland's former flag carrier Swissair's bankruptcy.
Swiss is a subsidiary of German Lufthansa and a Star Alliance member. It offers membership in its frequent-flyer program Miles & More and enables its passengers to check in online.
Swiss International Air Lines - Basic info
| Airline name | Swiss International Air Lines |
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| IATA / ICAO code | LX / SWR |
| Airline hubs | Zurich |
| Destinations |
75 across the World See all routes… |
| Frequent flyer programs | Miles & More |
| Fleet | Airbus A340 Airbus A330-300 Airbus A320-200 Airbus A319-100 Airbus A321-100 Airbus A321-200 Avro RJ 100 |
| Airline Awards |
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| Onboard refreshments | included in the ticket price |
| Main competitors |
easyJet,
Lufthansa
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Swiss International Air Lines - Contacts
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Swiss International Air Lines - Customer support
- Switzerland: +41 848 700 700
- Germany: +49 1805 110036
- France: +33 892 23 25 01
- United Kingdom: +44 845 601 0956
- USA: +1 877 359 7947
- Hong Kong: +852 300 213 30
- South Africa: +27 860 04 05 06
Swiss International Air Lines - Address
Swiss International Air Lines Ltd.P.O. Box CH-4002
Basel
Switzerland
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Swiss International Air Lines - Check-in, Baggage Allowance & Fees
| Payment options | VISA, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, AirPlus, JCB, UATP, Post Finance |
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| Booking fees | €5-€7,50 payment by credit card |
| Cabin baggage | weight: 8 kg, dimensions: 55x40x23 cm |
| Checked baggage | weight: 23 kg, dimensions: height + length + width = max. 158 cm , flights to and from USA, Canada, Japan, Africa and Brazil: 2 bags, 23 kg each. |
| Excess baggage | €75 - €250 / bag (according to the destination) |
| Online check in | Yes |
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Swiss International Air Lines - Latest News
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Swiss Airlines' check-in options (Oct 11, 2012)
Are you about to fly with Swiss Airlines and wonder how to check in? No worries, we'll help you out. Just read on. Swiss Airlines: online check-in and mobile check-in Read more »
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New routes: bmi to Basel, Skyways expands, Ryanair to Greece
We are starting this week with the announcement of new routes across Europe.… Read more »
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Deals of the Week: Flights from NOK 199
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Swiss International Air Lines - Competitors
| Airline | Competitors | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| easyJet | weak | 20 shared routes (12%) |
| Air Berlin | weak | 10 shared routes (6%) |
| British Airways | weak | 53 shared destinations (31%) |
| Lufthansa | weak | 58 shared destinations (34%) |
| Turkish Airlines | weak | 52 shared destinations (30%) |
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