Swiss International Air Lines
Swiss International Air Lines is a Swiss flag carrier based in Switzerland. Its network is centred on Zurich Airport. It forms part of Lufthansa Group and connects its home market with domestic or international destinations.[1]
The airline uses the IATA code LX, the ICAO code SWR, and the callsign SWISS.[2] It participates in Star Alliance.[1]
Overview
| Detail | Information |
| Country |  Switzerland |
| Status | Active |
| IATA code | LX |
| ICAO code | SWR |
| Callsign | SWISS |
| Founded | 31 March 2002 |
| Operations began | 31 March 2002 |
| Main hub | Zurich Airport |
| Frequent-flyer programme | Miles & More |
| Alliance | Star Alliance |
| Parent company | Lufthansa Group |
| Headquarters | Obstgartenstrasse 25, Kloten, Switzerland |
| Official website | swiss.com |
History
The organisation developed through the following major stages. Dates describe the airline or operation covered by this article, including predecessor activity where relevant.[1]
| Date | Development |
| 31 March 2002 | Swiss International Air Lines started operations. |
| 22 March 2005 | Lufthansa Group confirmed its plan to take over Swiss. |
| 1 July 2007 | Lufthansa completed the takeover of Swiss. |
| 1 April 2006 | Swiss joined Star Alliance and Miles & More frequent flyer program. |
| 2008 | Swiss acquired Edelweiss Air. |
| 2010 | Lufthansa and Swiss investigated for price-fixing but not fined. |
| 1 January 2021 | Dieter Vranckx became CEO. |
| 1 February 2025 | Swiss announced resumption of flights to Tel Aviv. |
| 30 December 2024 | Announced a cabin crew member died after an emergency landing. |
Corporate affairs
Swiss International Air Lines is based in Obstgartenstrasse 25, Kloten, Switzerland. It is owned by or organised within Lufthansa Group. Its commercial activities are managed around the network, fleet, and operating model described in its published corporate information.[1]
The official website provides current schedules, customer information, and company announcements.[3]
Operations
Swiss International Air Lines operates from its principal hub at Zurich Airport. The source page lists 120 destinations, although this figure changes with seasonal schedules.[1]
Scheduled services in Europe[1]
Flights to North America[1]
Flights to South America[1]
Flights to Africa[1]
Flights to Asia[1]
Partnerships
Swiss International Air Lines is associated with Star Alliance, extending reciprocal connections and passenger benefits across partner networks.[1]
Fleet
The fleet is built around aircraft selected for the airline's passenger or cargo network. The principal families identified by the source include:[1]
| Aircraft family | Typical use |
| Airbus A220-100 | Passenger or cargo operations, depending on configuration |
| Airbus A220-300 | Passenger or cargo operations, depending on configuration |
| Airbus A320-200 | Passenger or cargo operations, depending on configuration |
| Airbus A320neo | Passenger or cargo operations, depending on configuration |
| Airbus A321-100 | Passenger or cargo operations, depending on configuration |
| Airbus A321neo | Passenger or cargo operations, depending on configuration |
| Airbus A330-300 | Passenger or cargo operations, depending on configuration |
| Airbus A350-900 | Passenger or cargo operations, depending on configuration |
| Boeing 777-300ER | Passenger or cargo operations, depending on configuration |
Aircraft counts and subtypes change as leases end, deliveries arrive, and older equipment is withdrawn.
Former fleet
Aircraft previously associated with the airline include:
Airbus A319[1]
Airbus A330-200[1]
Avro RJ85[1]
Avro RJ100[1]
Embraer ERJ-145[1]
McDonnell Douglas MD-11[1]
McDonnell Douglas MD-83[1]
Saab 2000[1]
Passenger services
The airline's passenger or customer-facing products include:
Branding
Safety history
Notable events recorded in the source include:
10 July 2002: Flight 850 crashed due to weather issues but all survived.[1]
23 December 2024: Flight 1885 made an emergency landing due to smoke in the cabin.[1]
These entries are a selective historical summary and should not be interpreted as a complete safety record.
See also
Star Alliance
List of airlines of Switzerland