SWISS Flight Status

SWISS Airlines

SWISS as colloquially known is a short cut for Swiss International Air Lines AG is the flag carrier of Switzerland, has operating scheduled services in Europe and to North America, South America Africa and Asia. Swiss was formed in 2002 after the former Switzerland flag carrier, Swissair, was bankrupt. The airline is a member of Star Alliance and a subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group.

The global coronavirus pandemic, which had devastating effects on air transport, continues to hurt the company’s performance. Switzerland’s flag carrier, which is owned by Germany’s Lufthansa, said a factor in the higher losses is a cost-saving program for the airlines. The company shed about 550 jobs during the pandemic. It said the aim of an ongoing restructuring and transformation was to regain the confidence of investors and to maintain its competitive edge. Now the carrier has announced it will return to normal financial operations in 2023 as traffic improves.

As the national airline of Switzerland, SWISS embodies its home country’s traditional values, and is committed to delivering the highest product and service quality. The airline of Switzerland, serving over 100 destinations in 44 countries worldwide from Zurich, Geneva, and Lugano, carries some 18 million passengers a year with its fleet of around 90 aircraft. The company’s Swiss WorldCargo division provides a comprehensive range of airport-to-airport airfreight services for high-value and care-intensive consignments to around 175 destinations in more than 80 countries.

With its workforce of some 9,000 personnel, SWISS is headed by Dieter Vranckx as CEO since January 1, 2021. Vranckx has 20 years of experience within the Lufthansa Group and was the previous CEO of Lufthansa Group member Brussels Airlines.

SWISS Destinations

SWISS' headquarters are at Euro Airport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg near Basel, Switzerland, and it also has an office at Zurich Airport in Kloten, Switzerland. The company's registered office is in Basel, Switzerland. Operating from Zurich and Geneva, it serves more than 100 destinations in more than 40 countries worldwide.

SWISS offers you a seamless and outstanding travel experience. Long-haul flights are luxurious and top-class in Switzerland. First, business trips can be taken in comfort and peace in SWISS Business and friendly service is guaranteed in SWISS Economy.

For domestic flights, you can still book inflight with SWISS Airlines, but it is expensive compared to travelling by train, as preferred by Swiss people.

Reward programs

Miles & More

The frequent flyer and awards program from SWISS will let you earn miles in the air and on the ground. As a frequent flyer, you also benefit from exclusive privileges that will make your trip even more comfortable. You can spend your award miles on exclusive products in the Lufthansa WorldShop.

In addition to earning award miles, you also earn status miles on your flights with SWISS and the entire Star Alliance. You can use them to achieve frequent flyer status. The associated privileges will make your trip even more enjoyable, faster and more comfortable.

Cancelation & Refund Policy

Passengers can cancel a flight booked on Swiss within 24 hours of the purchase. Swiss will provide a complete refund of your ticket cost in the event that the booking was made a week or more prior to the departure date of your Swiss flight. For any cancellation due to circumstances, you can use the airline's website or contact your travel agency.