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British Airways vs Swiss International Air Lines

Side-by-side policy and rating comparison — baggage, Wi-Fi, legroom, lounges, and loyalty programmes.

Verdict

Swiss International Air Lines scores higher on FlightLogic at 8.3/10 vs 7.7/10 for British Airways. Policy comparison below covers cabin baggage, checked bags, Wi-Fi, and seat pitch.

Comparison data last updated 6 July 2026

Policy comparison

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Policy British Airways Swiss International Air Lines
Cabin baggage IncludedIncluded
Checked baggage Not on Basic; 1×23 kg on standard long-haul1×23 kg economy long-haul; 2×32 kg business
In-flight Wi-Fi PaidPaid
Economy seat pitch 30–31"31–32"
Loyalty programme Executive Club (Avios)Miles & More
Lounge access Galleries / Concorde Room for Club World/First and BA GoldSWISS Senator/Business lounges; Star Alliance Gold
Changes & refunds Basic non-refundable; standard fares change fee + differenceFlex fares allow changes; Light fares charge fee

Individual profiles

British Airways

BA · United Kingdom

Expert Editorial Review

FlightLogic score: 7.7/10

Editorial profiles

United Kingdom · BA/BAW · #1 in this comparison

British Airways

To Fly. To Serve.

#9 Global 4-Star
7.7 / 10
Quick Answer

British Airways scores 7.7/10 on FlightLogic (safety 9.1/10), ranking #9 globally. verified in-flight Wi-Fi averages 5 Mbps on measured routes. Catering: Special meals (VGML, MOML, NFML) ordered 24h ahead — reliable on long-haul; short-haul buy-on-board limited

Is British Airways a good airline?

British Airways scores 7.7/10 (Very Good) on FlightLogic, ranking #9 globally with a safety score of 9.1/10. British Airways is the UK's flag carrier and oneworld founding member, operating roughly 280 aircraft from its London Heathrow Terminal 5 fortress hub to 200+ destinations worldwide. Long-haul Club Suite business class — with direct aisle access, closing doors, and full plated dining — has transformed BA's premium product and now competes credibly with Virgin Upper Class and US carrier suites on transatlantic routes. Short-haul Euro Traveller remains dated, and operational punctuality trails European rivals, but for UK-based Avios collectors BA's Heathrow dominance, Reward Flight Saver pricing, and credit card ecosystem make it the default loyalty programme. See full profile →

Overall 7.7 Very Good
Safety 9.1 Excellent Safety
Service 7.8 Cabin crew & ground
Value 7.0 Fare vs product
Star rating 4★ FlightLogic tier
Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Customer Service
7.8
Seat Comfort
8.4
Food & Beverage
7.5
In-Flight Entertainment
7.8
On-Time Performance
7.5
Value for Money
7.0

Key facts

Hub
London Heathrow (LHR)
Alliance
oneworld
Founded
1974
Fleet
280 aircraft
Region
europe
IATA / ICAO
BA / BAW

Passenger policies

Cabin baggage Included — standard carry-on allowance applies
Checked baggage Not on Basic; 1×23 kg on standard long-haul
In-flight Wi-Fi Paid Wi-Fi or messaging packages
Economy seat pitch 30–31"
Lounge access Galleries / Concorde Room for Club World/First and BA Gold
Changes & refunds Basic non-refundable; standard fares change fee + difference
Loyalty programme Executive Club (Avios)

Strengths

  • Club Suite business class with direct aisle access and privacy doors on most long-haul widebodies
  • Concorde Room and Galleries lounges at Heathrow T5 — among the UK's best ground experiences
  • Avios loyalty programme with Reward Flight Saver, household accounts, and strong UK credit card earn
  • Unmatched London Heathrow connectivity across oneworld and partner airlines

Weaknesses

  • Short-haul Euro Traveller uses buy-on-board catering on many European routes
  • High carrier-imposed surcharges on long-haul Avios redemptions reduce reward flight value
  • Heathrow T5 congestion and occasional ATC-related delays affect punctuality scores

Awards & recognition

  • Best Business Class Club Suite
  • Best UK Full-Service Carrier

Switzerland · LX/SWR · #2 in this comparison

Swiss International Air Lines

Made of Switzerland

#21 Global 5-Star
8.3 / 10
Quick Answer

Swiss International Air Lines scores 8.3/10 on FlightLogic (safety 9.4/10), ranking #21 globally. in-flight Wi-Fi is paid or partial on most long-haul routes. Special meals require pre-order on long-haul.

Is Swiss International Air Lines a good airline?

Swiss International Air Lines scores 8.3/10 (Excellent) on FlightLogic, ranking #21 globally with a safety score of 9.4/10. SWISS is Switzerland's flag carrier and a Lufthansa Group Star Alliance member, operating premium long-haul service from Zurich with Europe's most reliable hub and exceptional Senator lounges. See full profile →

Overall 8.3 Excellent
Safety 9.4 Excellent Safety
Service 8.6 Cabin crew & ground
Value 7.8 Fare vs product
Star rating 5★ FlightLogic tier
Rating basis Editorial FlightLogic methodology

Score breakdown

Customer Service
8.6
Seat Comfort
8.2
Food & Beverage
8.5
In-Flight Entertainment
7.8
On-Time Performance
8.8
Value for Money
7.8

Key facts

Hub
Zurich (ZRH) & Geneva (GVA)
Alliance
star alliance
Founded
2002
Fleet
90 aircraft
Region
europe
IATA / ICAO
LX / SWR

Passenger policies

Cabin baggage Included — standard carry-on allowance applies
Checked baggage 1×23 kg economy long-haul; 2×32 kg business
In-flight Wi-Fi Paid Wi-Fi or messaging packages
Economy seat pitch 31–32"
Lounge access SWISS Senator/Business lounges; Star Alliance Gold
Changes & refunds Flex fares allow changes; Light fares charge fee
Loyalty programme Miles & More

Strengths

  • Zurich hub 8.7/10 airport score
  • Senator Lounge 9.0/10 at ZRH
  • Premium Swiss service culture

Weaknesses

  • Smaller long-haul network than Lufthansa
  • Miles & More dynamic award pricing

Awards & recognition

  • Best Airline in Europe (regional)
  • Star Alliance member

FAQ

Which is better — British Airways or Swiss International Air Lines?

Swiss International Air Lines scores higher on FlightLogic at 8.3/10 vs 7.7/10 for British Airways. Policy comparison below covers cabin baggage, checked bags, Wi-Fi, and seat pitch.

Does British Airways or Swiss International Air Lines include a carry-on bag?

British Airways: Included. Swiss International Air Lines: Included.

Which has free Wi-Fi — British Airways or Swiss International Air Lines?

British Airways: Paid. Swiss International Air Lines: Paid.

Does British Airways include checked baggage?

British Airways checked baggage: Not on Basic; 1×23 kg on standard long-haul.

Does Swiss International Air Lines include checked baggage?

Swiss International Air Lines checked baggage: 1×23 kg economy long-haul; 2×32 kg business.