Swiss Air Lines News
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.
SWISS offers new pre-selection meal option for Business Class travellers on long-haul flights
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.
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.
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.
Swiss reconnects Zürich 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.