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Made of Switzerland
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.
Last updated 30 June 2026
Swiss International Air Lines scores 8.3/10 (safety 9.4/10), ranking #10 globally — Wi-Fi is paid or route-dependent. Baggage: 1×23 kg economy long-haul; 2×32 kg business. Economy seat pitch: 31–32"; loyalty programme: Miles & More. Full passenger policy tables, category scores, and the fares search follow below.
Scores mean naming who a carrier is NOT for. From our rated findings:
Baggage, Wi-Fi, legroom, and lounge access for Swiss International Air Lines — expand for the full matrix.
| 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 |
Verified baggage allowances, punctuality, fleet, safety and loyalty facts for Swiss International Air Lines.
| Cabin bag | 1 piece 55 × 40 × 23 cm, 8 kg + personal item · Up to 8 kg |
|---|---|
| Checked bag (economy) | Light none; Classic 1 × 23 kg |
| Checked bag (business) | 2 × 32 kg |
| Seat selection | Light pays; free on Classic/Flex |
| Change fee | Varies by fare; Flex free changes |
Not currently tracked.
Unverified — not in Cirium 2025 regional top 10s; no comparable published annual figure found
Punctuality is 20% of the FlightLogic score — see our methodology.
IOSA-registered; Swiss FOCA oversight
FlightLogic editorial safety score: 9.4/10 — our own assessment, separate from IOSA registry status.
Tiers: Member, Frequent Traveller, Senator, HON Circle
Quarterly tracking began Q3 2026 — earlier scores were not archived.
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.
Key strengths: Zurich hub 8.7/10 airport score. Senator Lounge 9.0/10 at ZRH. Premium Swiss service culture. Areas for improvement: Smaller long-haul network than Lufthansa. Miles & More dynamic award pricing.
Switzerland's flag carrier — premium European service, Zurich hub efficiency, and Star Alliance connectivity for UK–Switzerland and UK–Asia routings.
SWISS Senator Lounge at Europe's most reliable hub — Swiss dining, chocolate stations, and 55 Mbps Wi-Fi in a compact single-terminal design.
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Swiss International Air Lines scores 8.3/10 overall on FlightLogic (5-Star) — an editorial expert rating, not an aggregate of consumer reviews. Strengths include Zurich hub 8.7/10 airport score; Senator Lounge 9.0/10 at ZRH.
Swiss International Air Lines scores 9.4/10 on FlightLogic's safety index — calculated separately from passenger experience using IOSA certification, accident history, fleet age, and regulatory compliance.
Swiss International Air Lines is a member of star alliance.
Swiss International Air Lines's primary hub is Zurich (ZRH) & Geneva (GVA). The airline was founded in 2002 and operates approximately 90 aircraft.