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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 → ZRH321 320
AMS → ZRH320 AR1
ARN → GVA320 319
ARN → ZRH320 321
BCN → BSLAR1
BCN → GVA320 319 AR1
BEG → GVA320
BEG → ZRH320 100
BOM → ZRH333
BOS → ZRH333
BRU → DLA332
BRU → GVA320 319 AR1
BRU → LINAR1 319
BRU → ZRHAR1 320
BSL → BRU319 AR1
BSL → HAMAR1
BSL → PRGAR1
CAI → GVA738
CDG → GVA319 321 320 318
CPH → GVA319 320
CPH → ZRH321 320
CTA → GVA320
CTA → ZRH320
DLA → NSI332
DME → GVA320 319
DOH → BAH333
DUS → ZRH320 AR1 100 321
DXB → ZRH333
EWR → GVA763
FCO → GVA319 320
FLR → ZRHAR1
FRA → GVACR7 735 E90
FRA → ZRH320 AR1
GVA → AGP320 AR1
GVA → ATH320 319
GVA → BCN320 319 AR1
GVA → CAI738
GVA → CPH319 320
GVA → FCO319 320
GVA → FRA735 CR7 E90
GVA → LCYAR1
GVA → LED319
GVA → LIS319 320
GVA → MAD320 319
GVA → NCE320 319 AR1
GVA → OPO319 320
GVA → PRG320 319
GVA → PRN320
GVA → RAK320
GVA → ZRHAR1 320 319 321 32A
HAJ → ZRH100 AR1 320
HAV → ZRH333
HKG → ZRH343
HRG → ZRH320
IAD → ZRH763 764
IST → ZRH320 32A
JFK → ZRH333
JNB → ZRH343 333
KBP → ZRH320 32A 100 319
LAX → ZRH343
LCA → ZRH320
LCY → BSLAR1
LED → GVA319
LHR → ZRH320 321 32A
LIN → BRUAR1 319
LJU → ZRHCR9 CR2 319
LPA → ZRH320
MAD → GVA320 319
MIA → ZRH333
MUC → ZRHAR1
MXP → ZRHAR1 100 320
NBO → ZRH333
NCE → GVA320 319 AR1
NSI → BRU332
NSI → DLA332
OPO → GVA319 320
OPO → ZRH320 319
ORD → ZRH333
OSL → ZRH319 320
Fleet (aircraft types operated)
Airbus A320142 routesAvro RJ10066 routesAirbus A31962 routesAirbus A330-30052 routesAirbus A32134 routesFokker 10022 routes32A22 routesAirbus A340-30022 routesDe Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q8 routesAirbus A330-2006 routesBoeing 767-3006 routesCanadair Regional Jet 7006 routesCanadair Regional Jet 9006 routesBoeing 737-8004 routes
Encyclopaedia
Swiss International Air Lines AG, stylised as SWISS, is the flag carrier of Switzerland and a subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group, as well as a Star Alliance member. It operates scheduled services in Europe and to North America, South America, Africa and Asia. Zurich Airport serves as its main hub, and Geneva Airport as its secondary hub.
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MiGFlug· 10/16/2026
SWISS A340 HB-JMB Retired: First of the Last Four Goes to Twente
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WABI· 7/27/2026
SWISS flight diverts to Bangor after smoke reported in cabin
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WMTW· 7/30/2026
Officials reveal cause of smoke that diverted Swiss flight to Maine
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Simple Flying· 10/14/2026
ZRH - Zurich Airport
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SWISS Newsroom· 4/1/2026
SWISS gets moving: new service for long-haul flights
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LiveNOW from FOX· 7/31/2026
New York-bound Swiss flight diverted after headphone charging case fills cabin with smoke
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