HELVETIC AIRWAYS review :  22 May 2009 : by Mandy Pease  (France)

Helvetic are now part of Swiss, which I had the pleasure of using this past week. The cabin is spotless, seats on the Fokker 100 jets are comfortable and stewardesses charming and very efficient. Both flights on time, efficient low-key boarding, and warm croissants (breakfast) and fresh sandwiches - not the standard Swiss cheese ones this time!

Helvetic - by V Russo

31 August 2005

FCO-ZRH on an almost empty flight. Very good quality of service. Once of my best flights back to Switzerland. Everything was perfectly on time. Just a tip: don't ask for the seats near the emergency exits on the F100, since they are quite uncomfortable. I would recommend Helvetic on the ZHR-FCO leg.

Helvetic - by Michael Kiepert

21 April 2005

I have now logged close to 10 flights with Helvetic, always on the route Prague-Zurich or vice versa. On time departures at Zurich are a problem for other airlines, Helvetic almost always is in the air as promised. The cabin staff was always very friendly, the cabin clean and the seat pitch is good. On top of it, Helvetic is the perfect if you have to plan one way trips - its in my knowledge the only airline where you get good and reliable prices for one way trips. Highly recommended - worth paying the price!

Helvetic - by T Schram

11 March 2005

ZRH-AMS-ZRH Crew were friendly and professional. The cabin was clean but the seats were the narrowest I have seen on an airplane. If you are overweight do not fly this airline. At 99€ plus fees price is not competitive if you pre-book but for last minute flights is a good deal.

Helvetic - by Jurgen Gehrer

20 October 2004

Flew ZRH-AMS-ZRH, almost empty flights, efficient crew, ontime departure, arrival. But for the fare paid, I rather take LX or KL where I can accrue miles. EUR198 plus EUR66 tax is way too much.

Helvetic - by Vincent Glibert

22 April 2004

I flew twice with Helvetic on ZRH-BRU-BRU and ZRH-NCE-ZRH. Extra legroom, quiet and comfortable aircraft, friendly crew, affordable onboard food (CHF5 for croissant and coffee), on-time departures and landings (ask SWISS!), great destinations and fantastic timetable (leave ZRH at 07:00 and return the same day at 21:00). The prices are not that cheap, since you can fly for less with SWISS if you book a return flight 3 weeks in advance with a weekend in you trip - but for spontaneous, short-term or single flights, one-day trips - only one advice: choose Helvetic.

Helvetic - by Janus Blickensdorfer

5 April 2004

Return flight from Zurich to Vienna on a Helvetic F100, a newly founded airline operating out of Zurich. Each seat costs € 99, regardless of the time of booking. I was pleasantly surprised by both flights. Excellent aircraft with above average legroom (since Helvetic's F100 only seat 100 pax, which is below maximum configuration), comfortable leather seats and stylish cabin decor. Flight attendants were very friendly, attentive and professional. They offer a good range of snacks and drinks.