SWISS
SWISS International Air Lines serves as the flag carrier of Switzerland from its hub at Zürich Airport. A key member of the Lufthansa Group and Star Alliance, SWISS flies more than 100 aircraft to a range of short and long-haul destinations. Also sporting an operating base in Geneva, it will celebrate its 20th anniversary in March 2002. (Featured image: Vincenzo Pace - Simple Flying)
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SWISS
- IATA/ICAO Code
- LX/SWR
- Airline Type
- Full Service Carrier
- Hub(s)
- Zurich Airport
- Year Founded
- 2002
- Alliance
- Star Alliance
- Airline Group
- Lufthansa Group
- CEO
- Dieter Vranckx
- Country
- Switzerland
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Unfortunately, SWISS has abandoned its plans to operate the short hop between Zurich and Geneva with an A340-300.
SWISS Is Planning Airbus A340 Flights To Seoul Incheon Airport
The route returns after it was last served 26 years ago by Swissair.
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These aircraft will also offer free in-flight messaging to registered passengers.
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Now Serving 28 Destinations: Inside London City Airport's Winter Growth
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Lufthansa Group Will Resume Israel Flights In January
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