7 signals tagged SWISS.
SWISS is phasing out its in-flight duty-free trolley sales, effective September 30, 2026, moving the offering to the Miles & More Worldshop online
Affects 3 airline programs (Air France-KLM, Lufthansa, SWISS).
A SWISS Airbus A330 flight from Delhi to Zurich aborted takeoff due to an engine fire, triggering an emergency evacuation that injured six passengers, including two with broken legs
Affects SWISS loyalty members and route planners. Relevant for Accor Live Limitless elites and award redeemers.
Effective for tickets booked as of April 28, 2026, Lufthansa Group is rolling out a new 'Economy Basic' fare across its short and medium haul network that excludes full-size carry-on bags, limiting passengers to a personal item only
Affects 8 airline programs (Air Dolomiti, Air France-KLM, Austrian Airlines...).
Starting April 28, 2026, Lufthansa Group airlines will offer an Economy Basic fare on European routes that includes only a personal item, excluding standard carry-on bags. Star Alliance Gold elites retain carry-on privileges
Affects 7 airline programs (Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines...).
Lufthansa Group is canceling 20,000 short-haul flights through October, primarily due to the closure of Lufthansa Cityline and rising fuel costs. The cuts affect routes across its six European hubs, with immediate changes already implemented through May
Affects 6 airline programs (Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, ITA Airways...).
United Airlines has immediately restricted United Polaris Lounge access for many Star Alliance partners. Only select ANA, Lufthansa Group, and Air New Zealand/ITA passengers retain access
Affects 15 airline programs (ANA, Air India, Air New Zealand...).
Lufthansa Group pilots will strike from April 13-14, 2026, disrupting most flights departing from Germany. Eurowings pilots are striking only on April 13. Flights to/from the Middle East are largely exempt
Affects 7 airline programs (Austrian, Emirates, Eurowings...). Relevant for Accor Live Limitless elites and award redeemers.
