--- title: "Swiss International Air Lines Review & Rating | FlightLogic" description: "Swiss International Air Lines review: FlightLogic editorial rating 8.3/10, safety score 9.4/10. SWISS is Switzerland's flag carrier and a Lufthansa Group Star…" url: https://flightlogic.co.uk/airlines/swiss/ source: FlightLogic (flightlogic.co.uk) licence: "Content © Elite Digital AI Solutions Ltd. Cite the URL above and the page author." --- *Links marked * may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. We do not provide financial advice. How we make money .* Airline review · LX # Swiss International Air Lines Made of Switzerland Photo: Kambui / Wikimedia Commons / CC BY 2.0 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 Excellent · FlightLogic editorial rating ## Should I choose Swiss International Air Lines for my next long-haul work trip? 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. **FlightLogic score** 8.3/10 **Safety** 9.4/10 **Global rank** #10 **Wi-Fi policy** Paid Wi-Fi ## Who should think twice about Swiss International Air Lines Scores mean naming who a carrier is NOT for. From our rated findings: - Smaller long-haul network than Lufthansa - Miles & More dynamic award pricing ## Pre-Trip Planning ## Passenger policies at a glance Baggage, Wi-Fi, legroom, and lounge access for Swiss International Air Lines — expand for the full matrix. ### View full policy matrix Baggage · Wi-Fi · lounges · changes | 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 | ## Awards & Recognition - Best Airline in Europe (regional) - Star Alliance member ## Airline Details **IATA Code** LX **ICAO Code** SWR **Hub** Zurich (ZRH) & Geneva (GVA) **Alliance** star alliance **Founded** 2002 **Fleet Size** 90 aircraft ## 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 ## Day-of Travel Support ### Compare Swiss International Air Lines fares from the UK Search live prices on Swiss International Air Lines (LX) routes departing from British airports. 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[Affiliate policy](https://flightlogic.co.uk/how-we-make-money/#affiliate-links) ## Swiss International Air Lines travel facts Verified baggage allowances, punctuality, fleet, safety and loyalty facts for Swiss International Air Lines. ### Baggage & fees | 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 | [Full baggage & fees comparison](https://flightlogic.co.uk/airlines/baggage-fees/) · [Check your carry-on bag](https://flightlogic.co.uk/tools/carry-on-checker/) ### Punctuality **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](https://flightlogic.co.uk/methodology/). ### Fleet & cabins **Fleet size** 90 aircraft **Average age** Not available **Main types** A330-300, A340-300, B777-300ER, A320 family, A220-100/300 **Economy pitch** 30–32 in **Business seat** Fully flat; alternating 1-2-1/2-2-1 on A330/B777 **Wi-Fi** Paid; free messaging ### Safety **Registry status** IOSA-registered IOSA-registered; Swiss FOCA oversight **FlightLogic editorial safety score: 9.4/10** — our own assessment, separate from IOSA registry status. ### Loyalty **Programme** Miles & More **Currency** Miles Tiers: Member, Frequent Traveller, Senator, HON Circle ### Rating history - Q3 2026 8.3/10 Current quarter Quarterly tracking began Q3 2026 — earlier scores were not archived. Travel facts last verified July 2026 · Sources: swiss.com baggage policy (via search, Jul 2026) · Fleet age unverified — no reliable published figure found; size from FlightLogic airline profile · Punctuality unverified — no comparable published annual figure found ## About Swiss International Air Lines 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. ## Editorial Swiss International Air Lines Reviews ## Verified reader reviews Coming soon We are building verified reader reviews for Swiss International Air Lines. Readers will be able to submit a review with proof of travel — a boarding pass or booking confirmation — emailed to [hello@flightlogic.co.uk](mailto:hello@flightlogic.co.uk?subject=Reader%20review%20%E2%80%94%20Swiss%20International%20Air%20Lines). Reader scores are published separately from FlightLogic editorial ratings and never change the editorial score. ## Swiss International Air Lines — Frequently Asked Questions ### Is Swiss International Air Lines a good airline? 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. ### What is Swiss International Air Lines's safety score? 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. ### What alliance is Swiss International Air Lines in? Swiss International Air Lines is a member of star alliance. ### Where is Swiss International Air Lines's hub? Swiss International Air Lines's primary hub is Zurich (ZRH) & Geneva (GVA). The airline was founded in 2002 and operates approximately 90 aircraft. ## Similar Airlines