https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/swiss air lines/ Swiss Air Lines News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:21:17+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-ends-state-backed-bank-loan-facility-ahead-of-time/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-ends-state-backed-bank-loan-facility-ahead-of-time/ SWISS has terminated its bank loan facility guaranteed by the Swiss Confederation before the end of the term. At the same time, the company has secured the jobs of a large part of its Swiss-based workforce and kept Switzerland connected with the world throughout the pandemic. Sat, 11 Jun 2022 12:00:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-offers-new-pre-selection-meal-option-for-business-class-travellers-on/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-offers-new-pre-selection-meal-option-for-business-class-travellers-on/ SWISS now offers Business Class travellers on its long-haul services the option of pre-selecting their inflight meal online free of charge ahead of their departure. In addition to the main dishes featured under the familiar ‘SWISS Taste of Switzerland’ programme, customers have four further meals to choose from on long-haul flights from Switzerland. The pre-orders can be placed up to 36 hours before the flight’s scheduled departure. Sat, 28 May 2022 06:59:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-launches-contactless-travel-at-hamburg-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/star-alliance-launches-contactless-travel-at-hamburg-airport/ Star Alliance has launched biometric face field recognition at Hamburg Airport. The new service will allow participating passengers from Austrian, SWISS and Lufthansa to pass through security and boarding contactless and quick. Fri, 29 Apr 2022 10:47:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-cuts-kyiv-flights-as-tensions-linger/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-cuts-kyiv-flights-as-tensions-linger/ There are growing fears of a Russian invasion, with British prime minister Boris Johnson suggesting Russia was preparing the largest miliary operation in Europe since the of WWII. Mon, 21 Feb 2022 07:30:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-reconnects-zuerich-and-london-city-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-reconnects-zuerich-and-london-city-airport/ London City Airport has welcomed the restoration of connections to Zürich, with Swiss to resume flying twice weekly to Switzerland’s largest city from today. Wed, 12 May 2021 11:15:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-government-offers-funds-to-support-aviation-sector/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-government-offers-funds-to-support-aviation-sector/ Some CHF1.275 billion will go directly for the two airlines, Swiss and Edelweiss, while up to CHF600 million will be allocated to other companies vital to the functioning of the sector. Mon, 04 May 2020 09:17:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-takes-delivery-for-first-a320neo/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-takes-delivery-for-first-a320neo/ Swiss International Air Lines has taken delivery of its first A320neo aircraft at a ceremony in Hamburg, Germany. It is the first of 25 A320neo planes ordered by the carrier. Thu, 20 Feb 2020 08:09:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-to-introduce-premium-economy-class-in-2021/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-to-introduce-premium-economy-class-in-2021/ Swiss International Air Lines will introduce a new premium economy class on its long-haul aircraft fleet in the spring of 2021. Mon, 18 Mar 2019 07:43:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-reveals-first-refurbished-airbus-a340/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-reveals-first-refurbished-airbus-a340/ The first Swiss Airbus A340 with a completely refurbished interior in all three seating cabins took off from Zurich earlier on its first revenue flight. Mon, 11 Mar 2019 04:08:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gate-gourmet-extends-swiss-contract-to-2022/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gate-gourmet-extends-swiss-contract-to-2022/ Gate Gourmet has further strengthened its long-term relationship with Swiss International Air Lines. The national carrier of Switzerland has signed a new contract that extends to 2022. Thu, 28 Feb 2019 05:11:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-expands-summer-schedule-from-zurich/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-expands-summer-schedule-from-zurich/ Swiss is to further expand its Zurich-based network, adding new non-stop services to Gdansk, Poland, and Heringsdorf, Germany, in its 2019 summer schedules. Fri, 26 Oct 2018 05:52:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-group-to-offer-stopover-programme-in-switzerland-and-belgium/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-group-to-offer-stopover-programme-in-switzerland-and-belgium/ Lufthansa Group is now offering two different stopover options that aim to enhance the customer’s journey and help travellers make the most of their flights and connection times. Thu, 20 Sep 2018 16:29:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/ioanna-tseliou-marketing-expert-greece-swiss-international-air-lines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/ioanna-tseliou-marketing-expert-greece-swiss-international-air-lines/ Speaking at the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony, Ioanna Tseliou, a marketing expert on Greece for Swiss International Air Lines, tells Breaking Travel News how it feels to have won. Fri, 06 Jul 2018 13:10:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-welcomes-guests-to-new-lounge-product-at-zurich-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-welcomes-guests-to-new-lounge-product-at-zurich-airport/ The new lounges, which will mainly host short-haul travellers, provide a new Business and Senator Lounge and boast a modern concept with a range of privacy options, a marketplace culinary area, elegant Swiss-made furniture and clear Swiss design lines. Tue, 03 Jul 2018 07:19:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/deutsche-lufthansa-places-16-plane-order-to-boost-fleets/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/deutsche-lufthansa-places-16-plane-order-to-boost-fleets/ The supervisory board of Deutsche Lufthansa has approved an order for up to 16 additional aircraft, valued at approximately €2.1 billion. Delivery is scheduled to take place in stages until 2022. Tue, 08 May 2018 08:22:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-signs-new-codeshare-deal-with-swiss/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-signs-new-codeshare-deal-with-swiss/ Etihad Airways and Swiss International Air Lines have launched a new codeshare partnership with bookings effective immediately. Under the agreement, Etihad Airways will have its EY flight code on Swiss services between Geneva and Zurich, two key gateway cities served in Switzerland from Abu Dhabi. Thu, 22 Mar 2018 08:53:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/edelweiss-launches-new-flights-to-san-diego-california/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/edelweiss-launches-new-flights-to-san-diego-california/ Edelweiss has expanded its route network to North America with the launch of seasonal flights between Zurich, Switzerland and San Diego, California. Thu, 15 Jun 2017 07:38:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/edelweiss-to-launch-zurich-san-diego-connections/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/edelweiss-to-launch-zurich-san-diego-connections/ Edelweiss is further expanding its route network to North America. From June 9th, the leisure airline, sister company of Swiss International Air Lines, will offer seasonal flights between Zurich and San Diego. Thu, 30 Mar 2017 09:28:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-to-launch-cork-zurich-service/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-to-launch-cork-zurich-service/ Swiss is planning to further expand its range of air services from Zurich and Geneva in the coming summer schedules. San Francisco will newly receive daily Boeing 777-300ER service from Zurich from April 22nd onwards. Sun, 26 Feb 2017 14:04:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-international-air-lines-signs-latest-boeing-777-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-international-air-lines-signs-latest-boeing-777-deal/ Boeing and Swiss International Air Lines have confirmed a new order for one 777-300ER (Extended Range), valued at $339.6 million at list prices. The Swiss airline had previously ordered nine 777s and taken delivery of six this year as it continues to establish the 777-300ER as its flagship. Fri, 28 Oct 2016 08:03:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeromobile-brings-in-flight-connectivity-to-swiss-passengers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeromobile-brings-in-flight-connectivity-to-swiss-passengers/ Leading in-flight connectivity provider AeroMobile has partnered with SWISS to allow its passengers, in all cabin classes, to use their mobile devices to call, text and browse the internet at 30,000 feet. Aeromobile is a registered mobile network operator which enables airline passengers to roam in-flight. Fri, 19 Feb 2016 10:46:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/thomas-kluehr-appointed-swiss-ceo/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/thomas-kluehr-appointed-swiss-ceo/ Thomas Klühr is to succeed Harry Hohmeister as chief executive of SWISS in February 2016, as part of a broader realignment of the Lufthansa Group. The new group organisation is designed to provide a more functional alignment and thrust, along with flatter hierarchies. Hohmeister, who is already a member of the Lufthansa Group Executive Board, will take charge of the newly-created position of hub management thereon in January 2016. Mon, 05 Oct 2015 12:16:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-to-welcome-new-boeing-777-300ers-to-fleet-in-january/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-to-welcome-new-boeing-777-300ers-to-fleet-in-january/ Swiss is entering a new era in its long-haul aircraft fleet with the arrival of the first of its nine new Boeing 777-300ERs next January. The new twinjets will seat 340 passengers in Swiss configuration. They will also offer a new state-of-the-art cabin in all three classes, which will include Wi-Fi. Thu, 16 Jul 2015 08:13:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-unveils-details-of-forthcoming-b777-300er/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-unveils-details-of-forthcoming-b777-300er/ SWISS will receive the first of its nine new Boeing 777-300ERs next January. The ‘Triple Sevens’ will be deployed on routes to and from Asia, South America and the US West Coast from the 2016 summer schedules onwards. Sat, 11 Jul 2015 07:30:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-signs-with-swiss-for-new-distribution-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-signs-with-swiss-for-new-distribution-deal/ Travelport has announced that Swiss is the latest carrier to sign up to its innovative airline merchandising technology, Travelport Rich Content and Branding. As such, its fares and ancillaries are now ready to search, sell and book through Travelport Smartpoint. Fri, 03 Jul 2015 07:30:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-welcomes-bombardier-c-series-to-zurich-for-first-time/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-welcomes-bombardier-c-series-to-zurich-for-first-time/ Swiss has unveiled further details of its new Bombardier C-Series aircraft fleet, which it is acquiring for its European short- and medium-haul network. The attractive cabin interior and innovative new passenger seat were presented during the first visit to Zurich of the state-of-the-art new twinjet, of which Swiss is launching customer. Mon, 29 Jun 2015 08:40:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-inks-deal-with-swiss/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-inks-deal-with-swiss/ SWISS has signed a new deal with Travelport . The carrier will be utilising Travelport’s advanced technologies including Rich Content and Branding which provides much more comprehensive product features than ATPCO branded fares. Sat, 27 Jun 2015 08:25:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-signs-latest-990m-fleet-renewal-deal-with-boeing/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-signs-latest-990m-fleet-renewal-deal-with-boeing/ Boeing, the Lufthansa Group and Swiss International Air Lines have finalised an order for three additional 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplanes, valued at $990 million at current list prices. This order, previously attributed to an unidentified customer, follows SWISS’ 2013 order for six 777-300ERs, and will form the backbone of the Swiss flag-carrier’s long-haul fleet renewal. Mon, 11 May 2015 11:49:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-to-offer-new-dublin-geneva-service/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-to-offer-new-dublin-geneva-service/ Swiss International Air Lines will be offering a new service connection between Dublin and Geneva from the June 26th 2015 onwards. Swiss will operate four weekly flights to Geneva, with the flights marking a further step in the airline’s steady development of its services to western Switzerland. Mon, 09 Mar 2015 07:05:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-unveils-business-class-enhancements/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-unveils-business-class-enhancements/ Swiss International Air Lines is continuing its programme of investment in its fleet, products and services under its ‘Next-Generation Airline of Switzerland’ strategy. In latest developments, the airline will be substantially enhancing the quality of its Business Class product. Sat, 07 Feb 2015 07:11:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-carries-over-16-million-passengers-in-2014/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-carries-over-16-million-passengers-in-2014/ Swiss International Air Lines’ annual passenger numbers exceeded 16 million for the first time last year. All in all, some 16,169,411 passengers were transported, a 1.3 per cent increase on the 15,968,833 of 2013. The result was achieved with 1.6 per cent fewer flights, too: 144,116, compared to the 146,436 of the previous year. Tue, 20 Jan 2015 10:56:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeropers-and-swiss-agree-foundations-of-new-collective-labour-agreement/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/aeropers-and-swiss-agree-foundations-of-new-collective-labour-agreement/ The Swiss management board and the executive committee of the Aeropers pilots’ association have agreed on the foundations of a new collective labour agreement. The new accord brings the simmering conflict between Swiss’s management and its Airbus pilots to an end.  “With this agreement our Airbus pilots are making a valuable contribution to ensuring Swiss’s future,” stresses Aeropers president Rolf Odermatt. Wed, 24 Dec 2014 10:16:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-boosts-western-switzerland-with-new-geneva-routes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-boosts-western-switzerland-with-new-geneva-routes/ SWISS will be adding eight new destinations to its Geneva-based network with the 2015 summer schedules. The additions will bring the airline’s Geneva network to 39 non-stop destinations. SWISS continues to develop its product and services for western Switzerland under its “Next-Generation Airline of Switzerland” strategy. Wed, 12 Nov 2014 11:10:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-moves-into-terminal-2-at-london-heathrow-airport1/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-moves-into-terminal-2-at-london-heathrow-airport1/ SWISS formally moved into the recently reopened Terminal 2 at London’s Heathrow Airport earlier. In doing so, the carrier joins its 22 fellow Star Alliance member airlines in the totally rebuilt facility, which is also known as The Queen’s Terminal in honour of Queen Elizabeth II. Mon, 20 Oct 2014 12:41:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-takes-care-of-business-at-world-travel-awards/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-takes-care-of-business-at-world-travel-awards/ At the 2014 World Travel Awards, Swiss was selected as winner of the Europe’s Leading Airline -Business Class accolade for the fourth consecutive time. The award is voted for by travel and tourism industry experts from all over the globe. Swiss has now claimed top spot in this category six times since 2005. Mon, 04 Aug 2014 15:17:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-signs-on-for-amadeus-altea-suite/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-signs-on-for-amadeus-altea-suite/ Amadeus and Swiss International Air Lines, Switzerland’s flag carrier, today announce a long-term strategic agreement that will see the airline adopt the core modules of the Amadeus Altéa Suite, in order to enhance its reservation, inventory and departure control processes. By migrating to Amadeus’ fully integrated PSS solution, SWISS will also benefit from more streamlined access to accurate passenger and flight data, as other Group member carriers Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti and Austrian Airlines have already implemented Amadeus’ Altéa technology. Wed, 21 May 2014 11:13:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-makes-cabin-updates-to-become-first-allergy-friendly-airline/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-makes-cabin-updates-to-become-first-allergy-friendly-airline/ Swiss International Air Lines will be introducing a number of ground and inflight products from May onwards that are specifically designed to enhance the air travel experience for allergy sufferers. These innovations will include new alternative (lactose- and gluten-free) food and drinks, along with changes to the cabin interior. Tue, 29 Apr 2014 23:29:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-passenger-volumes-remain-high-for-2013/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-passenger-volumes-remain-high-for-2013/ Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) transported 15,968,833 passengers systemwide in 2013 – a 0.9% increase on the previous year (2012: 15,819,558). Total available-seat-kilometre (ASK) capacity for the year was raised 3.7%; and the increase was fully absorbed by the growth in traffic volume, which was up 4.7% in revenue-passenger-kilometre (RPK) terms Thu, 16 Jan 2014 23:30:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/harry-hohmeister-chief-executive-swiss-international-airlines/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/harry-hohmeister-chief-executive-swiss-international-airlines/ Harry Hohmeister, chief executive, Swiss International Airlines, speaks to Breaking Travel News at the International Air Transport Association annual general meeting in Cape Town, South Africa. Tue, 04 Jun 2013 08:50:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-launches-non-stop-flights-to-singapore/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-launches-non-stop-flights-to-singapore/ Swiss International Air Lines has launched its new daily non-stop service between Singapore and Zurich, Switzerland. The new service, LX 179 will take off from Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 2 today, operated by an Airbus A340-300 aircraft. Mon, 13 May 2013 05:47:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-affiliate-network-signs-up-swiss/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-affiliate-network-signs-up-swiss/ Expedia Affiliate Network, the private label arm of the world’s largest online travel company, today expands its share of the airline market thanks to a new partnership with Swiss International Air Lines. The deal will see one of Europe’s leading international airlines use EAN’s Chameleon hotel retailing platform alongside its Smart Cross Sell product to increase online revenues by offering travellers a targeted range of accommodation options alongside or after booking their flight. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:28:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-appoints-new-cco-and-cfo/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-appoints-new-cco-and-cfo/ The SWISS management board is complete once again, following the appointment of Markus Binkert and Roland Busch to the positions of chief commercial and chief operating officer respectively. Binkert moves up from the role of head of sales & marketing Switzerland, Germany & Austria with SWISS, while Busch is presently head of finance & information management at Lufthansa. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 07:25:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-to-introduce-new-zurich-kiev-service/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-to-introduce-new-zurich-kiev-service/ Swiss International Air Lines is to add Kiev to its European route network from the start of the 2013/14 winter schedules. The Ukrainian capital will receive daily service from Zurich from 27 October onwards. The flights will be operated with Airbus A320 equipment seating 152 passengers. Tue, 26 Mar 2013 23:30:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-signs-six-plane-deal-with-swiss/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-signs-six-plane-deal-with-swiss/ Boeing, the Lufthansa Group and Swiss International Air Lines have announced a commitment today for six 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplanes. The airplanes, valued at $1.9 billion at list prices, were selected for the airline’s long-haul fleet renewal. Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:42:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/maria-joaeo-torres-product-and-marketing-manager-portugal-swiss-internation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/maria-joaeo-torres-product-and-marketing-manager-portugal-swiss-internation/ Maria João Torres, product and marketing manager, Portugal, Swiss International Air Lines at the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2012 at Conrad Algarve Tue, 09 Oct 2012 11:23:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-to-launch-new-flights-from-zurich-to-singapore/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-to-launch-new-flights-from-zurich-to-singapore/ Swiss International Air Lines has confirmed it will launch a new service between Singapore and Zurich next May. The new route will be operated using Airbus A340-300 aircraft offering 219 seats. Thu, 27 Sep 2012 07:38:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-air-lines-boost-miami-flight-capacity/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-air-lines-boost-miami-flight-capacity/ Swiss International Air Lines has announced it is adding another flight to its current Miami-Zurich route this fall offering passengers more choices to Switzerland and beyond. Starting November 29th, the new flight will offer service to Zurich an additional four times a week beyond the current daily schedule.  Wed, 25 Jul 2012 14:36:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-steps-up-customer-service/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-steps-up-customer-service/ SWISS has further enhanced the scope of the customer services it provides via the Facebook and Twitter social media platforms enabling customers to contact the customer service centre with inquiries. Sat, 07 Jul 2012 08:03:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-launches-24-7-customer-service-via-social-media/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-launches-24-7-customer-service-via-social-media/ SWISS has further enhanced the scope of the customer services it provides via the Facebook and Twitter social media platforms. Customers can now use these online channels to contact the airline’s Service Center at any time of the day or night with any inquiries or issues they may have: on flights, tickets, rebookings and similar. The new expanded facilities were introduced on Sunday 1 July. Wed, 04 Jul 2012 03:00:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-taps-into-new-york-commuters/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-taps-into-new-york-commuters/ SWISS and Switzerland Tourism are rolling out some new initiatives to showcase their fuel efficient Airbus aircraft to NYC subway commuters. As part of their strategy, they are launching an online competition. Sat, 21 Apr 2012 17:00:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-and-swiss-sign-new-full-content-agreement/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-and-swiss-sign-new-full-content-agreement/ Travelport has revealed a new, multi-year global content agreement with Swiss International Air Lines Ltd. (“SWISS”). Through this agreement, Travelport has ensured that its Galileo and Worldspan travel agency customers worldwide have access to the full published content of SWISS. Sun, 26 Feb 2012 11:44:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-sets-national-air-transport-record/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-sets-national-air-transport-record/ Swiss International Air Lines this week welcomed aboard the 15 millionth passenger of the year, improving significantly on the previous record of 14,168,718 passengers set in 2010. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 23:00:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-voted-europes-leading-business-class-airline-2011-world-travel-awards/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-voted-europes-leading-business-class-airline-2011-world-travel-awards/ Swiss International Air Lines has been named “Europe’s Leading Airline Business Class” in this year’s World Travel Awards. Mon, 05 Sep 2011 16:38:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-introduces-new-amenity-kits-for-first-and-business-class/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-introduces-new-amenity-kits-for-first-and-business-class/ SWISS is providing a new range of amenity kits for its First and Business Class passengers. The new products, which will be introduced this August, offer SWISS’s premium travellers the very best of Switzerland in amenity terms, too, with top-quality items from the likes of Bally, La Prairie, Valmont and QWSTION. Fri, 05 Aug 2011 21:00:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-adds-beijing-to-its-network-and-expands-service-from-geneva/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-adds-beijing-to-its-network-and-expands-service-from-geneva/ Swiss International Air Lines is to offer a new daily non-stop service between Zurich and Beijing from February 2012. Sat, 30 Jul 2011 15:45:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-worldcargo-co-founds-ig-air-cargo-switzerland/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-worldcargo-co-founds-ig-air-cargo-switzerland/ Swiss WorldCargo, the airfreight division of Swiss International Air Lines, is pleased to announce that it is a founding member of IG (Interest Group) Air Cargo Switzerland Fri, 29 Jul 2011 15:45:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-new-apps-for-android-and-nokia-smartphones/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-new-apps-for-android-and-nokia-smartphones/ SWISS has introduced new applications (“apps”) for the Android and Nokia smartphones. With similar functions already successfully provided for the BlackBerry, iPhone and Windows Phone 7, SWISS now offers apps for most smart mobile phones. Wed, 06 Jul 2011 07:24:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-worldcargo-serving-4-new-destinations-with-edelweiss-air/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-worldcargo-serving-4-new-destinations-with-edelweiss-air/ Swiss WorldCargo is expanding its network in the summer flight schedule thanks to the capacity agreement with Edelweiss Air. Thu, 26 May 2011 13:30:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-expands-services-from-geneva-and-basel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-expands-services-from-geneva-and-basel/ Swiss International Air Lines is substantially expanding its range of services from Geneva and Basel in its 2011 summer schedules. Tue, 22 Mar 2011 22:30:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-reports-a-solid-operating-profit-of-chf-368-million/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-reports-a-solid-operating-profit-of-chf-368-million/ After a challenging year, Swiss International Air Lines (Group) reports an operating profit of CHF 368 million for 2010. Thu, 17 Mar 2011 20:00:57 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sharp-rise-in-profits-at-lufthansa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sharp-rise-in-profits-at-lufthansa/ Lufthansa has reported a three-fold increase in profits, adding weight to expectations of a recovery in the global aviation sector. The German flag-carrier reported third quarter net profits of €628 million - far higher than the €390 million forecast by analysts. Thu, 28 Oct 2010 11:11:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sharp-fall-in-profits-at-swiss-air/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sharp-fall-in-profits-at-swiss-air/ Swiss International Air Lines has recorded a sharp fall in profits over the last year, as a “difficult economic environment” continues to impact upon the airline. While the flag-carrier reported an operating profit of CHF146 million for 2009, this is down from CHF472 million the previous year. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:57:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/amadeus-signs-long-term-full-content-agreement-with-lufthansa-and-swiss/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/amadeus-signs-long-term-full-content-agreement-with-lufthansa-and-swiss/ Amadeus, Lufthansa German Airlines and Swiss International Air Lines have signed a long-term full content agreement. The agreement, which is valid until the end of 2014, will guarantee travel agents worldwide access to the full range of Lufthansa and SWISS content through Amadeus, with no surcharge. Wed, 23 Dec 2009 15:36:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-krasnye-holmy-becomes-russias-leading-hotel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-krasnye-holmy-becomes-russias-leading-hotel/ Swissôtel Krasnye Holmy is proud to announce the receipt of the award of the World Travel Association (WTA), one of the world’s comprehensive travel trade polls.  For the third year in a row the hotel was voted “Russia’s Leading Hotel” and the trophy was accepted by Jan Chovanec, General Manager and Tamara Afonina, PR & Communications Manager. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:29:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-hotels-resorts-to-open-its-first-hotel-in-middle-east/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swissotel-hotels-resorts-to-open-its-first-hotel-in-middle-east/ Construction is under way on Swissôtel Hotels & Resorts’ first hotel in the Middle East: Swissôtel Makkah in Saudi Arabia. The international hotel chain expects the hotel to open in January 2011. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:06:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-becomes-only-airline-to-offer-free-ski-and-board-carriage-to-alps/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-becomes-only-airline-to-offer-free-ski-and-board-carriage-to-alps/ As unprecedented economic times lead the UK’s flag carrier to axe its free ski and board allowance, Swiss International Air Lines has become the only airline this winter to transport the first set of snowsport equipment free of charge, in addition to complimentary checked luggage on flights between UK and the Alps. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:27:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-launches-twice-weekly-direct-flights-between-manchester-and-geneva-fr/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/swiss-launches-twice-weekly-direct-flights-between-manchester-and-geneva-fr/ SWISS is set to increase its network out of northern England with the addition of two weekly direct flights from Manchester to Geneva from 20 December 2009. The new scheduled route, now bookable on swiss.com/uk from just £77 return including all taxes and free transportation of snowsport equipment, takes SWISS’s number of weekly flights out of Manchester to 26. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:59:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-and-swiss-expand-co2-compensation-programme/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/lufthansa-and-swiss-expand-co2-compensation-programme/ From now on, award miles earned in the Miles & More frequent flyer programme can also be used for voluntary carbon offset donations at Lufthansa and SWISS. The two airlines have expanded their CO2 compensation programme to allow passengers this mode of balancing their individual share of the carbon emissions generated during their flight. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:20:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/europcar-and-swiss-international-air-lines-extend-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/europcar-and-swiss-international-air-lines-extend-partnership/ Europcar and Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) have announced that they have renewed their partnership agreement. The number one car rental company in Europe, and Switzerland’s national carrier have been partners since 2003. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:42:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20080528110025687/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20080528110025687/ SWISS is adopting a mould-breaking new seating concept for its intercontinental Business Class cabins. Wed, 28 May 2008 11:00:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn2808/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn2808/ Travel companies including SAS, SABRE, Lufthansa, Finnish Tourist Board, Swissair, lastminute.com, Icelandair Oracle, Transport for London, will be speaking at the SMS and Location Based Services for the Travel Industry Conference that will take place this February 12-13 in Olympia London. Thu, 22 Nov 2001 10:00:01 +0000