Swiss International Airlines

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Swiss International Air Lines
IATA LX	ICAO SWR	Callsign SWISS
Founded		2001 (formed from Crossair after bankrupcy of Swissair)
Hubs		Zurich Kloten International Airport
Focus cities / secondary hubs		Geneva Cointrin International Airport
Frequent Flyer Programs		Miles & More
Member lounges		HON / Senator Lounge
Alliance		Star Alliance
Fleet size		74 (incl Swiss European Air Lines)
Destinations		70
Parent company		Deutsche Lufthansa AG
Headquarters		Basel
Key people		Dr Christoph Franz (CEO)
CASS Approved		Yes
CASS Approved		No
Website: http://www.swiss.com

Swiss International Air Lines is the principal airline of Switzerland.
It was formed in 2001 after the former flag carrier Swissair folded. The remaining assets of Swissair were transferred to its regional subsidiary Crossair which was in turn rechristened Swiss International Air Lines.
Swiss is scheduled to become a full subsidiary of Lufthansa once negotiations over access to foreign airports have been completed.
The airline is a member of Star Alliance and is hubbed at Zurich Kloten International Airport with a secondary hub at Geneva Cointrin International Airport.

Code Sharing Information

Besides being a member of the Star Alliance the airline partners with:

• Air France
• Brussels Airlines
• Cirrus Airlines
• Darwin Airline
• EgyptAir
• El Al
• Malaysia Airlines
• MAT Macedonian Airlines
• PrivatAir
• Quatar Airways
• Ukrainian International Airlines

Fleet

Swiss International Air Lines and its subsidiary Swiss European Air Lines operate the following aircraft:

• Airbus A319-100 (7)
• Airbus A320-200 (17)
• Airbus A321-100 (6)
• Airbus A330-200 (11)
• Airbus A340-300 (9 + 6 orders)
• Avro RJ85 (4)
• Avro RJ100 (20)

Jumpseat Information

Swiss will only grant cockpit access to its own employees.
Cabin jumpseats can and usually will be given to air crews of partner airlines and some others, subject to availability. You'll have to check in at least 2 hours before boarding to be eligible for non-revenue-travel.

External Links

Swiss International Air Lines Website