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Swiss International Air Lines
Switzerland · SWISS

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Bringing Switzerland to the World, and the World to Switzerland.
Founded
2002
Headquarters
Basel, Switzerland
Alliance
Star Alliance
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) is the flag carrier of Switzerland, operating scheduled services to destinations across Europe, North America, South America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. The airline was founded in 2002 following the collapse of Swissair, inheriting much of its predecessor's network and reputation for quality service.
SWISS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lufthansa Group, having been acquired in 2005. It operates primarily from Zurich Airport, with a secondary hub at Geneva Airport. The airline is a member of Star Alliance, offering passengers extensive global connectivity.
Known for its Swiss precision, hospitality, and high standards of service, SWISS regularly receives strong marks in customer satisfaction surveys. The airline is recognized for its premium cabin offerings and its signature Swiss culinary experiences onboard.
Hubs & network
SWISS operates its primary hub at Zurich Airport (ZRH) and a secondary hub at Geneva Airport (GVA).
Fleet
SWISS operates a fleet primarily consisting of Airbus A220, Airbus A320 family, Airbus A330, and Boeing 777 aircraft.
Notable facts
- ›SWISS was established in 2002 following the bankruptcy and collapse of Swissair.
- ›Lufthansa Group acquired SWISS in 2005, making it a fully owned subsidiary.
- ›The airline was the launch customer for the Bombardier CS300, now known as the Airbus A220-300.
- ›SWISS serves over 100 destinations across more than 50 countries.
- ›The airline is known for offering regional Swiss specialties and Champagne in its business class cabin.
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SWISS International Air Lines
SWISS International Air Lines is Switzerland's flag carrier, operating intercontinental and European routes from Zurich and Geneva. A Lufthansa Group member since 2005, SWISS is known for its precision, hospitality and iconic red-and-white livery.
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Route network
ACE → ZRH320
AGP → GVA320 AR1
AGP → ZRH321 320
AMS → ZRH320 AR1
ARN → GVA320 319
ARN → ZRH320 321
ATH → GVA320 319
ATH → ZRH321
AYT → ZRH320
BAH → DOH333
BCN → BSLAR1
BCN → GVA320 319 AR1
BCN → ZRH321 320
BEG → GVA320
BEG → ZRH320 100
BHX → ZRH100 AR1
BKK → ZRH343
BOM → ZRH333
BOS → ZRH333
BRU → BSL319 AR1
BRU → DLA332
BRU → GVA320 319 AR1
BRU → LINAR1 319
BRU → NSI332
BRU → ZRHAR1 320
BSL → BCNAR1
BSL → BRU319 AR1
BSL → FCOAR1
BSL → FRACR7
BSL → HAMAR1
BSL → LCYAR1
BSL → MUCCR7 CR9
BSL → PRGAR1
BSL → VIEDH4
BUD → ZRHAR1 100 320 319
CAI → GVA738
CAI → ZRH333 343
CDG → GVA319 321 320 318
CDG → ZRH320 AR1 32A 319
CGN → ZRH320 319
CPH → GVA319 320
CPH → ZRH321 320
CTA → GVA320
CTA → ZRH320
DAR → NBO333
DBV → ZRHDH4
DEL → ZRH333
DLA → BRU332
DLA → NSI332
DME → GVA320 319
DME → ZRH321 320
DOH → BAH333
DOH → FRA333
DUB → ZRH321
DUS → ZRH320 AR1 100 321
DXB → ZRH333
EWR → GVA763
EWR → ZRH333
FCO → BSLAR1
FCO → GVA319 320
FCO → ZRH320 321 319 32A
FLR → ZRHAR1
FNC → ZRH320
FRA → BSLCR7
FRA → DOH333
FRA → GVACR7 735 E90
FRA → ZRH320 AR1
FUE → ZRH320
GRU → ZRH343
GVA → AGP320 AR1
GVA → ARN320 319
GVA → ATH320 319
GVA → BCN320 319 AR1
GVA → BEG320
GVA → BRU319 320 AR1
GVA → CAI738
GVA → CDG321 319 320 318
GVA → CPH319 320
GVA → CTA320
GVA → DME319 320
Fleet (aircraft types operated)
Airbus A320142 routesAvro RJ10066 routesAirbus A31962 routesAirbus A330-30052 routesAirbus A32134 routesFokker 10022 routesAirbus A340-30022 routes32A22 routesDe Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q8 routesAirbus A330-2006 routesCanadair Regional Jet 7006 routesCanadair Regional Jet 9006 routesBoeing 767-3006 routesBoeing 737-8004 routes
Latest news
Inavate Magazine· 9/11/2026
Cyviz delivers flexible collaboration hub for Swiss International Air Lines
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WMTW· 7/30/2026
Officials reveal cause of smoke that diverted Swiss flight to Maine
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WABI· 7/27/2026
SWISS flight diverts to Bangor after smoke reported in cabin
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SWI swissinfo.ch· 8/25/2026
SWISS flight makes emergency landing on the Azores
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MiGFlug· 9/9/2026
SWISS Gives Its Last A340-300 to the Lucerne Museum
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washingtontimes.com· 8/25/2026
Chicago-Switzerland flight diverts to Portuguese island after odor sickens 6
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