Brief Introduction:
wiss International Air Lines has undergone a tortuous path. The predecessor of Swiss International Air Lines is Swissair which was set up in 1931 as a national airline. Swiss International Air Lines was once one of the most renowned Air Lines around the world for its hospitality, punctuality and high-quality services. However, due to a strategic decision to acquire shares in other airlines and the impact of 9.11 on the airline industry in 2001, Swissair was debt-ridden and had to stop all its operations. With the help of the Swiss government, banks and private enterprise, Swissair, restructured as Swiss Air Lines, was able to maintain operation for a short period, but that could not prevent it from bankruptcy. In March 2005, it was purchased by Lufthansa - a famous German airline company, and started a new chapter. Fortunately, it has been allowed to operate independently under the name of Swiss International Air Lines and it hopes to perform another miracle as it had done in its glorious history.
Hub
Swiss is a part of Lufthansa Group and member of the Global Star Alliance providing sir service to link Switzerland to Europe and the whole world. Its flights launch from its Zurich hub and Basel and Geneva International Airports.
Unique Zurich Airport is only about 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) away from Zurich, near the small town Kloten. It is easy of access by both train and bus. There is a train station in the center of Zurich Airport. Swiss and Swiss National Railways (SBB) open shuttle service between Zurich Airport and Basel Central Station.
EuroAirport (Basel-Mulhouse Airport) occupies a convenient location at the heart of Western Europe and at the crossroad of Northeast France, Northwest Switzerland and Germany, being one of the best equipped airports along the Rhine. It is only five minutes by road from Basel and within an hour from Zurich. SBB trains and airport taxis leaving for the airport too.
Geneva International Airport is modernly equipped with a long-standing tradition back to 1919, situated about 4 kilometers (about 2.5 miles) away from the city center of Geneva, which can be easily reached by train in 6 minutes and urban bus departing every few minutes. In addition, there are rail service to the airport from ski resorts and other regions of Switzerland. Coaches are available from France.Aircraft Types
To date, Swiss has a fleet of 77 aircrafts serving 76 destinations in 42 countries all over the world, most of which are in Europe. 25 of those aircrafts are for long-haul flights and 52 for medium and short flights. By the mid of 2008, Airbus 319/320/321/330/340 and Avro RJ 100 has served averagely more than 9 years. Airbus 340 and 330 fly for long –haul destinations. Future airplanes including Boeing 737 Business Jet, Saab 2000, Fokker 100 and BAE 143 are under wet lease arrangement.Flights to/from China:
It operates scheduled long-haul flights to Shanghai and Hong Kong. The details of the flights including the flight number, airplane types and time listed below for reference:
| From/To | Flight No. | Airplane Type | Time Flights Time |
| Zurich/Shanghai (Pudong) | LX188 | Airbus 340-300 | 13:05 - 06:35 (+1) 11h30m |
| Shanghai (Pudong)/Zurich | LX189 | Airbus 340-300 | 09:15 -16:00 |
| Zurich/Hong Kong | LX138 | Airbus 340-300 | 22:45 - 16:40 (+1) 11h55m |
| Hong Kong/Zurich | LX139 | Airbus 340-300 | 23:15 - 06:10 (+1) |
Contact Information:Official Website of Swiss Air Lines: http://www.swiss.com/
Headquarters: EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Basel, Switzerland
Phone: (+41)61 55820000
Fax: (+41)61 5823333
Email: contactus@swiss.com
Besides, Swiss Air Lines has four offices in China. Here is the basic information on them for reference:
1. Beijing Office
Address: S101, Beijing Lufthansa Center, No.50, Liangmaqiao Lu, Beijing
Tel: (+86)10 84540180
Fax: (+86)10 64652997 (Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 17:30)
2. Hong Kong Office
Address: Airport Ticket Office, c/o, Cathay Pacific Airways, Hong Kong Intl. Airport Department Level/Area E
Tel: (+852)30021330
Fax: (+852)23627513 (Daily, 16:00 - 22:00)
3. Shanghai Office
Address: 314A Building One, Corporate Avenue, No.222, Hubin Lu, Shanghai
Tel: (+86) 4008 820 880
Fax: (+86)21 63406355 (Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 12:00 13:00 - 17:00)
4. Macau Office
Address: C&O Investment Company, RUa Dr. Pedro Jose Lobo 34-36, EDIF Associacao Industrial de Macau, 4th floor, Block A
Tel: (+86) 853 713636
Fax: (+86) 853 713121 (Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 18:00; Saturday, 09:00 - 13:00)
Email: cno@macau.ctm.net
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Travelers' Voices on Swiss International Air Lines
1.
Sep. 7,2009 22:08 Reply
Mr.Shariff(Pakistan) said:
How to book a Swiss flight for my pet? I want to take my dog with me.
Sep. 8,2009 02:50
Mr.Blair(UK) replied:
The transport of animals is subject to strict rules and conditions concerning vaccinations, importation and accommodation of the animal. They may differ substantially by country and may depend on particularities of each case thus requiring detailed information in some cases. Thus, you are suggested to book your pet directly at your local SWISS reservation office. The charges for transporting pets in the cabin or as cargo depend on the destination, size and weight of the animal.
You will find more information about transportation of animals on the official website of Swiss Airlines.
2.
Feb. 10,2009 20:59 Reply
Mr.Han(CN) said:
Swiss International Airlines commenced a direct air route linking Shanghai with Zurich since May 10, 2008. It is a daily round-trip service between Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Zurich Airport.Swiss International Airlines commenced a direct air route linking Shanghai with Zurich since May 10, 2008. It is a daily round-trip service between Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Zurich Airport. The flight departed from Shanghai at 09:15, and arrived in Zurich at 15:40 (local time). The return flight departed at 13:05 (local time) and arrived in Beijing at 06:35(Beijing Time).