Swiss Intl Air Lines

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4 star Skytrax Rating
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Seat Comfort 12345
Staff Service 12345
Value for Money 12345
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5/10

"smooth, with nothing remarkable"

(Brazil)

Verified Review | Check-in at NRT is operated by ANA. As I had 2 connections with Star Alliance airlines following my flight, but under different reservation code, I needed my luggage to be forwarded to my final destination. Surprisingly, ANA created a lot of troubles, and only accepted after 25 minutes of harsh negotiation. They were suspecting possible customs regulations violation (within Schengen area?). It seems they are technically unprepared. Luggage arrived obviously at final destination. Swiss uses United lounge at NRT, but I went to ANA lounge, were a nice hot breakfast was provided, however very far away from boarding gate. Flight was smooth, with nothing remarkable. German speaking flight attendant were not very smiley. Food acceptable with original recipes, and nice drinks.
AircraftA340-300
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeBusiness Class
RouteNRT to ZRH
Date FlownMay 2016
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
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7/10

"generally a good airline"

(Switzerland)

Verified Review | Swiss, generally a good airline, have fallen prey to the "too much cabin baggage" pitfall that has been suffocating the low cost airlines for the past few years. Of course if you offer a super cheap fare, for only cabin baggage, people will take advantage of this. Discovering at the boarding gate that there will not be enough room, and forcing people to check in their hand luggage for free is ridiculous. There is now the added pleasure of a 55CHF "fine" if your handbaggage is deemed too big. Swiss, please get your act together and don't turn into an expensive easyjet. Other than this, everything was fine flying from Geneva to London Heathrow. Long haul IFE needs an upgrade, badly.
AircraftA320
Type Of TravellerCouple Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteGVA to LHR
Date FlownApril 2016
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
1/10

"no help at Zurich airport"

(Portugal)

Verified Review | The Belgrade to Zurich flight was delayed approximately 1hr in Belgrade and we had a stop at Zurich and then the final flight to Lisbon with TAP. The layover at Zurich was 1h 25mins. The flight landed at Zurich 30 mins before the take-off of the second flight. I was not re-booked for another flight, no help at Zurich airport and I had even to cross immigration with no help from Swiss. I had to run all the way to my new gate. Since then I've contacted Swiss that explained to me that there was no reason to re-book a flight or whatever because I had enough time to catch the flight and so on. Then I simply asked what was the minimum connection time at Zurich for my flights and they replied The minimum connecting time in Zurich between flights LX1417 and LX4582 is 40 minutes. So I told them to check their records and they would see that the plane landed 30min prior to the departure of my second flight.
Type Of TravellerBusiness
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteBEG to ZRH
Date FlownFebruary 2016
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
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8/10

"uneventful nice flight with Swiss""

(Germany)

Verified Review | This was a short flight from Stuttgart to Zurich with the Jumbolino. Seat 4B was in first row behind business class. Only limitation was that overhead bins were marked as business class only which was probably not true and they just had moved the curtain forward to get some extra economy seats. Otherwise uneventful nice flight with Swiss. My noise canceling headset helped to forget the pretty noisy engines. On this short flight they only served water bottles and chocolate in economy. Fair enough as there was not time to serve the whole airplane with individual drinks. I would pay ten Euros extra for the ticket if I could avoid the bus ride in Stuttgart and again in Zurich to reach the plane.
AircraftRJ-100 Avroliner
Type Of TravellerBusiness
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteSTR to ZRH
Date FlownApril 2016
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
8/10

"service was impeccable"

(Belgium)

Brussels to Zurich, excellent check in, the lounge in is too crowded and really to small for so many people. Excellent service on board, professional staff and even if there was a trainee purser on board and it was a short flight, Maitre de Cabine made you feel relaxed. Once landed, it took 8 mins to get suitcase and out. All in all brilliant. return leg, Senator lounge in Zurich just ok, been there many times and it needs a little revamping. Remote gate and bus service to plane, this leg in Avro, which is a very uncomfortable plane. Again service was impeccable. Bags first out.
AircraftA320
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeBusiness Class
RouteBRU to ZRH
Date FlownMarch 2016
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
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10/10

"truly first class experience"

(Switzerland)

Verified Review | Los Angeles to Zurich in First Class with Swiss. After efficient check-in at LAX, a Swiss representative guided me through security to the lounge, and from the lounge to the aircraft. The product in the A340 is sort of vintage of the last century: entertainment system is rather limited with a minimalist small tv-screen. Washroom was very clean but very small as well. On the positive side are very comfortable seats and the beds are one of the best in size and comfort in First. The seats do not have much privacy, though but this gives an airy and generous room feeling. The staff were friendly, efficient and helpful and address you by the name. The food with quality and presentation matches a gourmet restaurant. After four perfect starters, I got the best steak served to me on a plane, and exactly as requested. The wine list was not too long, but exclusive. I tried the Swiss white and reds and did not regret it. All in all a truly first class experience.
AircraftA340
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeFirst Class
RouteLAX to ZRH
Date FlownMarch 2016
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
8/10

"a good experience all around"

(Canada)

Zurich to Heathrow on Swiss International. Great check-in experience with the assistance of a very helpful and clearly caring agent who tried very hard to get me on an earlier flight. Boarding punctual and orderly. Aircraft interior was clean and bright. Seats were relatively comfortable and leg room was good for a short haul journey. Flight left slightly late due to congestion in Zurich but arrived essentially on time. FA's were friendly and smiled as they went about their duties. Good beverage choices with a sandwich were offered. There were concise and informative updates from the cockpit. It was a good experience all around. Swiss rarely disappoints.
AircraftA320
Type Of TravellerBusiness
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteZRH to LHR
Date FlownMarch 2016
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
2/10

"not written in my ticket details"

(United States)

At Mumbai they weighed my carry on and would not allow to take in the cabin as it was over 8kg. They said this is their rule although it was not written in my ticket details issued by United. After much arguments and discussions with supervisor and manager, I had to checkin and pay $109. I took the other carryons of similar size in the cabin that met the weight requirement. Then at Zurich, they stopped me again that my carryons is too big. I said I am coming from Mumbai and it fit just fine. I took some things out and put in a different bag but they would not allow me to take it in the cabin. All my arguments did not make any difference and I was told that I am creating nuisance and if I do not keep quiet they will call the police. After my return to USA, I called United and they told me that they were not aware of 8kg rule and Swiss should have allowed my carryons as my journey originated from USA and with United. They said that United will reimburse me. I thought the food was bad but the cabin staff was courteous.
Type Of TravellerCouple Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteBOM to SFO via ZRH
Date FlownMarch 2016
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Value For Money 12345
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8/10

"it was a fantastic flight"

(United Kingdom)

I flew from Birmingham via Zurich to new Delhi on 29/02/2016, and it was a fantastic flight, the seats were great. The food was of very good quality and plenty of drinks offered throughout the flight. Cabin staff were very friendly indeed. Flight landed on time at new Delhi. The connection flight from Zurich was only 20 minutes wait. I would highly recommend this airline.
Type Of TravellerSolo Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteBHX to DEL via ZRH
Date FlownFebruary 2016
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Wifi & Connectivity 12345
Value For Money 12345
yes
4/10

"response of staff was unhelpful"

(United Arab Emirates)

Dubai to Zurich. Cabin staff were unhelpful and slightly superior in their manner. We had an issue with a passenger in front of us who seemed to think it was fine to sit with a fully reclined seat even when we were trying to eat. The response of the staff was unhelpful - she made it clear that for those passengers who sit in economy, seats can be reclined all the way and that this is the right of the passengers. Well it is also my right not to fly with Swiss again.
AircraftA330
Type Of TravellerCouple Leisure
Seat TypeEconomy Class
RouteDXB to ZRH
Date FlownMarch 2016
Seat Comfort 12345
Cabin Staff Service 12345
Food & Beverages 12345
Inflight Entertainment 12345
Ground Service 12345
Wifi & Connectivity 12345
Value For Money 12345
no