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Swiss International Air Lines

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Last verified: 28 Feb 2026

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS), part of the Lufthansa Group and Star Alliance, provides premium gateway service connecting North America directly to Zurich (ZRH) and Geneva (GVA). Renowned for punctuality, Swiss hospitality, and seamless connection logistics at Zurich's compact Concourse E, the carrier is currently rolling out its 'SWISS Senses' long-haul cabin architecture with customizable heating/cooling seats and enhanced sound isolation.

Change Log (1)Baggage & Tariffs In-Flight & Wi-Fi Passenger Rights

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Swiss International Air Lines Baggage Fee & Allowance Benchmark 2026

Verified directly against Swiss International Air Lines's official Contract of Carriage and customer service tariff filings.

Official Tariff Document

Airline	Carry-On Bag	1st Checked Bag	2nd Checked Bag	Weight Limit	Waiver with Card / Status
LXSwiss International Air Lines	Free (1 x 17.6 lbs / 8 kg in Economy, 2 in Business) 28 Feb 2026Source	Included in Economy Classic / $75 on Light 28 Feb 2026Source	$100 (Transatlantic Economy) 28 Feb 2026Source	50 lbs / 23 kg (70 lbs / 32 kg in Business/First) 28 Feb 2026Source	Yes (Senator, HON Circle, Star Alliance Gold) 28 Feb 2026Source

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Cabin Product

Major Impact

SWISS Inaugurates New 'SWISS Senses' Cabin on First Delivered Airbus A350-900

Announced: 25 Feb 2026•Effective: 1 Mar 2026

Swiss International Air Lines took delivery of its first factory-fresh Airbus A350-900 featuring the all-new SWISS Senses cabin architecture, including private first-class suites and heated/cooled business seats.

What this means for your trip

Passengers booking SWISS between Zurich and Boston or New York-JFK on designated A350 flights will experience redesigned seats with customizable temperature control, wireless phone charging, and significantly quieter acoustic insulation.

Source: SWISS Media Center

By Marcus Vance•Verified

Key US & Flagship Routes

ZRH → JFK8h 55m

Zurich to New York

Aircraft: Boeing 777-300ER

Active Fleet Inventory

Boeing 777-300ERFlagship long-haul linking Zurich to JFK, SFO, LAX, MIA, ORD

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Airbus A330-300Transatlantic routes from Zurich and Geneva

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Airbus A350-900New-delivery widebodies with SWISS Senses cabin interiors

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Major Hub Operations

ZurichZRH

SWISS International Air Lines primary hub. Gates A/B for Schengen flights; satellite Concourse E handles US long-haul flights via the automated Skymetro.