Swiss international air lines, also known as swiss, proudly celebrates 15 years of flying between johannesburg and zurich. The swiss airlines baggage allowance on intercontinental routes is 1 x 23 kg 50 lbs for economy passengers, 2 x 32 kg 70 lbs for business class, and 3 x 32 kg 70 lbs for first class. If you know the weight of the item of excess baggage, swiss air lines service center will calculate the overweight or oversized fees. Passengers with the following status have a higher baggage limit on all swissoperated flights in classic, flex and business. Hand baggage allowance on swiss international airlines differs depending on the. With swiss international air lines its all about planning ahead with your baggage, as fees are significantly cheaper to book online at rather than amending your booking at checkin. The maximum permitted weight and dimensions for a piece of hand baggage are 8 kg and 55 x 40 x. I am flying with swiss on economy class fare code w. As switzerlands national airline, swiss represents the countrys traditional values and is committed to providing topquality products and services.
Then book up to 2 additional items of baggage online now, and benefit from our. With swiss international air lines its all about planning ahead with your baggage, as fees are significantly cheaper to book online at. Swiss international airlines 2020 baggage allowance my baggage. Ensure all loose and protruding parts, such as straps and handles, are securely fastened to your checked baggage. Book the special rate at or through our service centre and take up to 2 additional items of baggage, each weighing 23kg, with you. Check in online on your computer, tablet or smartphone at swiss. Eligible active and retired members of the canadian and u. Delta will check the baggage for the atl to lax flight only. What are the steps for compensation hi, i flew bcnzrhbud 3 weeks back on swiss and on arrival at bud, i found that my baggage has not arrived. I know swiss air has a size and weight requirement for carryon luggage. Whether you are at home or out and about, travelling with baggage or without. As the airline of switzerland, swiss is a byword for traditional swiss values. Find out everything you need to know about swiss international airlines baggage allowance, restrictions and fees.
Now i am back in barcelona but my luggage is yet to be located and i fell that it has been lost. Edelweiss air baggage and carry on what is the hand baggage allowance on edelweiss air flights. To checkin online, please fill out the details below. On flights carried out by a partner airline, the operating airlines rules apply. Checkin is available from 23h before departure of the first flight. Ensure all loose and protruding parts, such as straps and. United swiss air lost luggage rick steves travel forum. We learned the hard way even checking thing was at the gate they just throw them around and they get ruined under the plane and this saved our beloved stroller from all the dirt and getting ripped up. May 16, 2014 swiss international air lines baggage allowance. You may select your onboard seats and have your boarding pass printed at the same time. Hand baggage allowance on swiss international airlines differs depending on the ticket you have purchased. The founding fathers were balz zimmermann and the swiss aviation pioneer walter mittelholzer.
Swiss air travelers could avail online checkin that begins 23 hours prior to the flight take off time. Passengers with the following status have a higher baggage limit on all swiss operated flights in classic, flex and business. However, i will also bring a laptop backpack that is about 50cm tall that is, 10 cm taller than allowed. Swiss business class passengers may checkin 2 bags, each weighing not more than 32 kgs, and maximum total weight not exceeding 64 kgs.
Passenger 1 passenger 2 passengers 3 passengers 4 passengers 5 passengers 6 passengers 7 passengers 8 passengers 9 passengers. We are happy to transport any items of baggage that are too heavy or too big, or not included in your baggage allowance, for an additional charge per route. In the search results, click baggage fee information to get current, real time baggage fees for your flight. We have a backpack each they will be heavy, but easily in the overall size. No item of checked baggage may exceed 158 cm 62 inches in total dimensions nor weigh more than 32 kg 70 lbs. A folding garment bag with maximum dimensions of 57 x 54 x 15 cm can also be. On edelweiss air flights, you are entitled to one piece of hand baggage in economy class and economy max, and two pieces in business class. Book your flight with swiss international airlines at, now. Swiss international airlines book swiss international. Any baggage exceeding the standard weight or dimension will be charged the applicable excess baggage rate at the airport. My own personal experience on swiss is that the rules werent strictly enforced a bit over two years ago, but i assumed prior to my flight that they would be, so i would have been okay either way and i was. Excess baggage if your suitcase is too small swiss. Hello all, i will be flying swiss within europe in economy class on part of my trip. The airline is a star alliance member and has codeshare arrangements with several.
Declare my missing baggage if you received an identification number token at your arrival airport, please declare your missing bag by pressing continue. My ticket says that my luggage allowance is no checkin luggage and one piece of handluggage. Baggage allowance and checkin swiss air cheaptickets. The airline offers nonstop flights to more than 100 destinations in over 40 countries from its hubs in zurich zrh and geneva gva. The carrier has a hub at zurich airport zrh and has geneva airport gva as a focus city. Business and firstclass passengers are permitted to bring two pieces, dimensions of 55 x 40 x 20 cm, weighing up to 8kg. Swiss international air lines is the flag carrier and national airline of switzerland and operates many flights to europe, north america, south america, africa and asia. Well be happy to carry the items that wont fit in your hand baggage a level lower for you.
Swiss international air lines swiss serves 100 destinations in 44 countries all over the world from its zurich and geneva hubs with a fleet of 94 aircraft. Swiss international airlines book flights and save. Check in online on your computer, tablet or smartphone at or using the swiss app. The swiss website says that one piece of hand baggage of size max. All you need to know about flying swissair with kids our recent family trip to geneva was full of firsts. You definitely wont feel neutral about swiss international airlines. When flying to switzerland from any airport and any airline, your baggage travels directly to your swiss destination via zurich airport regardless of which airline you fly with, upon arriving at your swiss airport, simply catch your train and your baggage is automatically forwarded to your swiss resort no waiting at the luggage carousels and carrying. Prepaid baggage may not be applied to the transportation of animals in the cabin or in the hold or any sports equipment. Swiss recently became the latest carrier to launch homeprinted bag tags, which are available to all passengers who checkin online when flying to and from zurich and geneva. Luggage sale get great deals on travel bags with our luggage sale. The airline has a fleet of 91 aircraft and offers scheduled services to south america, north america, europe, asia, and africa to destinations such as new york city, san francisco, tokyo, toronto, paris, hong kong, madrid, and more.
The airline, which is a subsidiary of the lufthansa group, has been successfully serving south africa from its zurich hub since 1 april 2002 and currently operates daily flights between the two cities using the airbus a340 300. The light fare in swiss economy includes only hand baggage. If you have already booked a flight, you can book additional baggage later through your personal profile up to 2 hours before departure. Please note, though, that there is only limited space on board, and that certain items are not allowed on board.
Swissair swiss air transport was founded through the fusion of the airlines ad astra aero founded in 1919 and balair 1925. Swissair flying with kids always requires more planning and elicits more worries than flying alone and an. For checked baggage for flights departing tofrom the usa, please use only tsa approved locks as nontsa approved locks will be pried open should your checked baggage be subject to inspection by tsa. How friendly swiss air is with hand baggage allowance. Swiss worldcargo is the air cargo division of swiss international air lines ltd. The baggage rules for tickets issued on or after august 1st 2011 have been revised and simplified. For each passenger including infants except those with economy light tickets, swiss will transport free of charge a certain amount of baggage. Works great weve used it on 6 flights in the last month 2 being international and this was definitely a lifesaver. Economyclass passengers may bring one piece of hand luggage with dimensions of 55 x 40 x 20cm and weighing up to 8kg.
True to its roots, the company is dedicated to providing the highest possible quality in all its products. Free baggage allowances vary according to the booking class with regard to the quantity and weight hand baggage. Prepaid baggage may not exceed swiss baggage standard weight or dimensions of 23kg and 158cm. Charges may arise for use of the mobile internet and in association with data transfers for the app. Swiss international air lines lx, known as swiss, is the flag carrier of switzerland. The rules are much tighter on the foreignflagged carriers than they are on the domestics with respect to hand baggage. Swiss international air lines is a member of the star alliance and is a subsidiary of the lufthansa group. On march 26, 1931, swissair schweizerische luftverkehr ag english. Here you may book your swiss air flights for your favorite european destination. Perhaps the info didnt get communicated clearly at the lost luggage desk, but for star alliance airlines such as united and swiss air, there is a web feature to track the status of your delayed luggage. Swiss air baggage allowance for hand luggage and checked baggage. There are some examples of items that are prohibited to be carried inside your carryon baggage include lighter fluid, oxygen bottles, fireworks, paints, and tear gas. A small, foldable bag 57 x 54 x 15 cm will also be accepted as hand luggage.
We are flying from san francisco to zurich by air canada and zurich to delhi by swiss air. However, you can book the first item of baggage at a very good price, and then purchase a second one as well if required. Swiss air has a single checked bag weight limit of 50 pounds 23 kg for economy light, classic and flex fares and 70 pounds 32 kg for business and first class. Swiss air carryon luggage switzerland forum tripadvisor.
In contrast to other airlines, it did not receive support from the government. On short trips, it enables you to dispense with checked baggage. It runs flights from its hub, zurich, and geneva to more than 100 destinations in 50 countries worldwide. You can book this baggage for individual routes, for instance for the return flight after an extensive shopping trip. Swiss international airlines 2020 baggage allowance my. Book online and my baggage will collect your luggage and deliver it quickly. For tickets issued before august 1st 2011 the former baggage rules apply. If youve already booked a trip, you can also find baggage fee information in your itinerary. With over 84 individual destinations, youre bound to find a swiss air flight thats right for you. It was founded in 2002, is a member of the lufthansa group, and is a member of the star alliance.
Please enter the last name as written on the eticket. The piece concept applies worldwide on all flights carried out by swiss. Elegant swiss lounges are perfect for spending some time in, and hint at what awaits guests on board. We have a backpack each they will be heavy, but easily in the overall size restrictions. However, the swiss website says that i have the right to an extra piece of hand luggage, in the form of a. On all swiss flights worldwide, the following free baggage allowances apply per passenger. Check here for swiss air compensation and 18068080079 claim reimbursement for delayed flight, canceled flight or for delayed baggage. It also has codeshare alliances with several other airlines. There are a variety of differences between luggage and baggage, and travel suitcases.
Additional baggage may be prepaid at the time you book your flight, or after booking through your profile up to one 1 hour before departure. All carryon luggage must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you and adhere to the following requirements. As a general rule, the hand baggage allowance on swiss flights is as follows. The quantity and weight of checked baggage are clearly defined, and vary. The airlines main hub is zurich airport and is a member of star alliance. The first time i had a city break with the kids alone, the first time the children saw switzerland and also the first time we flew with the swiss national airway. Does any one know if they actually weigh the carry on on a flight from the usa to switzerland. The national carrier of switzerland has been around since 2001 and currently flies to 40 countries. Additional baggage for those who want to take more with. Swissgear offers every type of luggage and baggage for every travel scenario, from small to large, whether youre traveling for days, weeks, or even. The swiss air baggage allowance policy states that a person traveling by swiss economy may check in maximum 1 bag, weighing 23 kgs. Swiss international air lines swiss is now switzerlands national airline. To find information on the baggage fees applicable to any flight, enter your trip information into the search box. Travelling with hand baggage is practical and efficient.