Swiss News
SWISS and Switzerland Tourism promote carbon-neutral air travel
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) and Switzerland Tourism, the Swiss national tourism promotion organization, are expanding their existing collaboration into the sustainability field.
SWISS offers its inflight guests gourmet dining from ‘After Seven’ in Canton Valais
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) is now serving its First and Business Class travellers culinary creations from the high-end After Seven restaurant in Canton Valais. The Michelin-starred establishment is part of the Backstage Hotel, which comprises 20 luxury chalets and apartments set against the spectacular Matterhorn.
Breitling launches new Navitimer watch exclusive to SWISS
Swiss watch manufacturer Breitling has launched a new watch model that is exclusive to SWISS. The new Navitimer B01 SWISS Limited Edition will be restricted to just 700 pieces and is available for sale solely on selected SWISS routes
SWISS reintroduces duty-free shopping on board
SWISS is reintroducing its inflight duty-free shopping, which was suspended for the past two-and-a-half years in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The service is being restored with an innovation: Miles & More award miles can now be used to purchase items aloft.
SWISS and SBB add tourist destinations Lucerne and Interlaken to their SWISS Air Rail network
SWISS is further expanding the SWISS Air Rail network together with the Swiss Federal Railways. The new SWISS Air Rail services between Zurich Airport and the two popular tourist destinations of Lucerne and Interlaken will commence on 11 December 2022 and can be booked with immediate effect.
SWISS and Aeropers agree on cornerstones of a new collective labour agreement
SWISS and the Aeropers pilots’ association agreed at the weekend on the cornerstones of a new collective labour agreement (CLA). Following a formulation phase, Aeropers will submit the new CLA to its members for referendum approval.
SWISS keeps focus on scheduling stability for Summer 2023
SWISS will further expand its flight schedules as planned and continue to focus on the stability of its services and operations for next year’s summer timetable period.
SWISS becomes the world’s first passenger airline to adopt carbon-efficient AeroSHARK technology
SWISS today became the first airline in the world to deploy the innovative AeroSHARK technology on its passenger services.
Swissport starts ground handling business at Milan-Linate Airport
Just 12 weeks after starting up operations at Rome-Fiumicino airport in Italy’s capital, Swissport is starting operations at Milan Linate, adding another leading European business hub to its vast and growing network.
SWISS earns Skytrax awards for its First Class Lounges
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) earned first place in the two categories of ‘World’s Best First Class Lounge’ and ‘World’s Best First Class Lounge Dining’ in this year’s Skytrax World Airline Awards.
SWISS joins the UN Global Compact
SWISS has become a member of the UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein. In doing so, the airline is underlining its commitment to the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact and to sustainable development.
SWISS and Breitling team up to promote sustainable fuels
SWISS and Swiss watch manufacturer Breitling have entered into a new partnership which is the first of its kind in Switzerland. Under the new arrangement, Breitling will purchase sustainable aviation fuel for all its work-related travel on SWISS.