# SWISS

27 signals tagged SWISS (airline).

## Edelweiss will retrofit six A350s with 1-2-1 business from June 2027

Sep 16 · 1 source · Edelweiss Air, SWISS, other, airline, other relevant news

Edelweiss is converting LATAM-sourced A350-900s to 319 seats with a door-equipped Business Suite row, and those flights are already on sale.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/edelweiss-air-rolling-out-new-a350-cabins-and-1-2-1-business-class)

## Targeted: Enrich elites get Miles & More status match through Feb 2027

Sep 15 · 1 source · Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Croatia Airlines, Discover Airlines, Eurowings, ITA Airways, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines

Malaysia Airlines Enrich elite members can match into Miles & More Frequent Traveller or Senator at no fee through 28 February 2027.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/lufthansa-miles-more-offers-free-status-match-for-malaysia-airlines-enrich-elite)

## Lufthansa Group Confirms Dubai Flight Restorations From Late October 2026

Sep 9 · 1 source · Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa, SWISS, Austria, Middle East, United Arab Emirates, route network, airline, new route

Lufthansa Group will restore Dubai service from late October 2026 after suspending UAE flights in March. Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, and Eurowings return on staggered dates through December; ITA Airways is not included

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/lufthansa-group-confirms-dubai-flight-restorations-from-late-october-2026)

## Targeted: $200 Platinum credit on $1,000 Member Airfares by Oct 31

Sep 8 · 2 sources · American Express, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Swiss, Swiss International Air Lines, Amex Offers, Platinum Member Airfares, American Express Platinum Card, Amex Platinum, promotion

Some U.S. Platinum Card members who add the offer can get a $200 statement credit after spending $1,000 on Platinum Member Airfares by October 31, 2026.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/amex-offers-200-statement-credit-on-1-000-platinum-member-airfares-bookings-by-o)

## SWISS will open a dedicated Zurich lounge building in Q1 2027

Aug 27 · 1 source · SWISS, SWISS Business Lounge, SWISS First Lounge, SWISS Senator, Zurich Airport (ZRH), policy change, airline, loyalty program, service policy change

The new SWISS Business and Senator lounges covering around 2,600 square meters will open at Zurich Airport in the first quarter of 2027.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/swiss-opening-new-dedicated-lounge-building-at-zurich-airport-in-early-2027)

## Lufthansa Group First Class lounges to allow 2 companions

Aug 14 · 1 source · Lufthansa, Austrian, Swiss, HON Circle, policy change, airline, loyalty program, service policy change

HON Circle members and First Class passengers can soon bring 2 companions into First Class lounges and the First Class Terminal, up from a single guest.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/lufthansa-swiss-austrian-unify-first-class-lounge-terminal-access-rules)

## Four Seasons Yachts Venice to Dubrovnik after delayed debut

Aug 11 · 1 source · Lufthansa, Air India, SWISS, Turkmenistan Airlines, Four Seasons, Air Canada Aeroplan, Croatia, Dubrovnik, Montenegro, Saudi Arabia

A canceled spring sailing delayed Four Seasons Yachts and produced a 30% discount plus extra shipboard credit on a Venice to Dubrovnik cruise of seven nights.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/four-seasons-yacht-debuts-with-new-luxury-cruise-itinerary)

## Lufthansa Group will add free Starlink Wi-Fi from August 19, 2026

Aug 10 · 1 source · Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Austrian, Brussels Airlines, Edelweiss, Eurowings, ITA Airways, SWISS, Miles & More, policy change

Miles & More Travel ID holders can use free Starlink from August 19, 2026 on a Lufthansa A320neo, with about 850 aircraft due by 2029.

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/lufthansa-group-to-roll-out-free-starlink-wi-fi-for-miles-more-members)

## Lufthansa Miles & More Credit Cardholders Can Buy Frequent Traveller Status for €650 or 80K Miles

Jul 29 · 1 source · Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, SWISS, Frequent Traveller, Miles & More, Star Alliance Silver, Austrian Miles & More Premium Card, Brussels Airlines Altitude Mastercard, Brussels Airlines Navigator Mastercard

Lufthansa Group is offering select Miles & More co-branded credit cardholders the ability to purchase Frequent Traveller (Star Alliance Silver) status until February 28, 2027, for €650 or 80,000 miles

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/lufthansa-miles-more-credit-cardholders-can-buy-frequent-traveller-status-for-65)

## Lufthansa Group Unveils 'Back Seat' Economy and 'First Row' Business Class Seat Categories

Jul 23 · 1 source · Austrian, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, SWISS, HON Circle, Senator, policy change, airline, loyalty program, service policy change

Effective July 22, 2026, Lufthansa Group airlines introduce 'Back Seat' (economy rear) and 'First Row Seat' (business front) as new paid categories, altering seat assignment pricing and elite access

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/lufthansa-group-unveils-back-seat-economy-and-first-row-business-class-seat-cate)

## United Global Services & Lufthansa Group HON Circle Extended Reciprocal Benefits

Jul 23 · 1 source · Austrian, Brussels Airlines, Discover Airlines, Lufthansa, Swiss, United Airlines, Lufthansa Group HON Circle, United Global Services, DEN, EWR

United and Lufthansa Group are extending reciprocal elite benefits starting July 22, 2026. Global Services members get First Class check-in and free seat selection on Lufthansa Group; HON Circle members get Global Reception and priority boarding on United

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/united-global-services-lufthansa-group-hon-circle-extended-reciprocal-benefits)

## SWISS Pilots Suspended After Crew Reports Intoxication on Geneva Layover

Jul 21 · 1 source · SWISS, Geneva, airline, safety & operations, industry news

Two SWISS A220 pilots were suspended after flight attendants reported them for excessive drinking during a Geneva layover in May 2026, just before their scheduled departure

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/swiss-pilots-suspended-after-crew-reports-intoxication-on-geneva-layover)

## Lufthansa Group Miles & More Loyalty Program Rebrands

Jul 16 · 2 sources · Austrian, Brussels Airlines, Discover, Eurowings, ITA Airways, LOT, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Group, Luxair, Swiss

Lufthansa Group is officially rebranding its Miles & More loyalty program as 'Lufthansa Group Miles & More' to strengthen central group identity, with visual updates planned by end of 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/lufthansa-group-miles-more-loyalty-program-rebrands)

## Lufthansa Group Delays Dubai Restart to October 24, Confirms Tel Aviv and European Route Timelines

Jun 23 · 1 source · Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa, SWISS, Brussels, Dubai, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg

Lufthansa Group pushes its Dubai restart to October 24, 2026, while confirming Tel Aviv service begins in June-July across Austrian, Lufthansa, and SWISS, with Eurowings adding Hamburg and Düsseldorf

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/lufthansa-group-delays-dubai-restart-to-october-24-confirms-tel-aviv-and-europea)

## Chase Sapphire Reserve Welcome Bonus Jumps to 150,000 Points

May 23 · 1 source · Scandinavian Airlines, Swiss, Chase Ultimate Rewards, Chase Sapphire Reserve, Chase, credit card, airline, loyalty program, devaluation, policy change

Chase Sapphire Reserve now offers 150,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points for new applicants who spend $6,000 in the first 3 months, a major increase from the recent 125,000-point offer

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/chase-sapphire-reserve-welcome-bonus-jumps-to-150-000-points)

## Rove Loyalty Program Launches: 88-Mile Lufthansa Flights and 1:1 Partner Transfers

May 21 · 1 source · American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Air Canada, Air France-KLM, Lufthansa, JAL, Virgin Atlantic, Swiss, Austrian, Japan Airlines

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/rove-loyalty-program-launches-88-mile-lufthansa-flights-and-1-1-partner-transfer)

## Lufthansa Group Delays Dubai Restart to September 13, 2026; Tel Aviv Returns in July

May 13 · 1 source · Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, ITA Airways, Lufthansa, SWISS, Dubai, Middle East, Tel Aviv, route network

Lufthansa Group has pushed its Dubai restart to September 13, 2026. Austrian Airlines resumes Tel Aviv service June 1, while Lufthansa, SWISS, and ITA Airways target July 1. Most other Middle Eastern routes resume late October

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/lufthansa-group-delays-dubai-restart-to-september-13-2026-tel-aviv-returns-in-ju)

## SWISS Senses First Class: Award Redemption and Cash Upgrade Rules

May 7 · 1 source · Lufthansa, SWISS, Miles & More, loyalty program, policy change, airline, award redemption, program change

SWISS Senses first class is not available for direct award redemption; passengers must pay cash or upgrade. Cash upgrades at online check-in are now restricted to Lufthansa Group-issued tickets, excluding partner award tickets

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/swiss-senses-first-class-award-redemption-and-cash-upgrade-rules)

## Rove Miles Adds Air Canada Aeroplan as Transfer Partner with 25% Bonus

May 7 · 2 sources · ANA, Air Canada, EVA Air, Lufthansa, Singapore Airlines, Swiss, Turkish Airlines, United, United Airlines, ALL

Rove Miles has added Air Canada Aeroplan as a new 1:1 transfer partner. A 25% transfer bonus is available for transfers made through June 6, 2026

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/rove-miles-adds-air-canada-aeroplan-as-transfer-partner-with-25-bonus)

## SWISS to End In-Flight Duty-Free Sales by September 30, 2026

May 1 · 1 source · Lufthansa, SWISS, Miles & More, policy change, airline, loyalty program, service policy change

SWISS Air Lines will discontinue in-flight duty-free sales on September 30, 2026, moving its retail offering to the Miles & More Worldshop online

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/swiss-air-lines-to-end-in-flight-duty-free-sales-by-september-30-2026)

## SWISS A330 Aborts Takeoff in Delhi After Engine Fire, Six Passengers Injured

Apr 27 · 1 source · SWISS, Delhi, Zurich, airline, safety & operations, industry news

A SWISS Airbus A330 flight from Delhi to Zurich aborted takeoff due to an engine fire, leading to an emergency evacuation where six passengers were injured, including two with broken legs

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/swiss-a330-aborts-takeoff-in-delhi-after-engine-fire-evacuation-injures-six)

## Lufthansa Group Introduces 'Economy Basic' Fare Without Carry-On Bag

Apr 23 · 1 source · Air Dolomiti, Air France-KLM, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Discover Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, SWISS, Economy Basic, Economy Light

Lufthansa Group is launching a new 'Economy Basic' fare class for short and medium haul flights that excludes full-size carry-on bags. The change applies to bookings made from April 28, 2026, for travel starting May 19, 2026, across the entire Lufthansa Group network

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/lufthansa-group-introduces-economy-basic-fare-excluding-carry-on-bags)

## United Airlines Restricts Polaris Lounge Access for Many Star Alliance Partners

Apr 16 · 2 sources · ANA, Air India, Air New Zealand, All Nippon Airways, Austrian, Brussels Airlines, EVA Air, EgyptAir, ITA Airways, LOT Polish Airlines

United Airlines has updated its Polaris Lounge access rules, excluding most Star Alliance partners. Only select ANA, Lufthansa Group, and Air New Zealand/ITA passengers retain access

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/united-restricts-polaris-lounge-access-for-select-star-alliance-partners)

## Lufthansa Pilots to Strike April 13-14, Grounding Most German Flights

Apr 15 · 6 sources · Air Dolomiti, Austrian, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cargo, Lufthansa CityLine, SWISS, UFO, Vereinigung Cockpit

Lufthansa Group pilots will strike April 13-14, 2026, grounding most flights departing from Germany. Eurowings pilots strike only on April 13. Middle East routes remain largely unaffected

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/lufthansa-pilots-to-strike-april-13-14-grounding-most-german-flights)

## United Introduces No-Frills Basic Fares for Long-Haul Business & Premium Economy

Apr 4 · 2 sources · Air Canada, All Nippon Airways, Austrian, Brussels Airlines, Discover Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Group, SWISS, United Airlines, ANA

United is rolling out a new base fare option for long-haul Business and Premium Economy cabins. These fares are non-refundable, require paid seat selection, exclude Polaris lounge access, and do not earn Premier Qualifying Flights (PQF)

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/lufthansa-group-rolls-out-basic-business-and-premium-economy-fares)

## SWISS Offers Flight Attendants $19K Voluntary Severance Amid Overstaffing

Mar 16 · 1 source · Lufthansa, Lufthansa Group, SWISS, airline, safety & operations, industry news

SWISS is paying flight attendants 15,000 CHF (~$19K) to voluntarily resign by August 2026 to cut costs, citing grounded aircraft and pilot shortages causing overstaffing

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/swiss-offers-flight-attendants-19k-voluntary-severance-amid-overstaffing)

## SWISS A330 Retrofit Project: New First & Business Class, 1.5-Ton Weight

Mar 10 · 1 source · Lufthansa, SWISS, SWISS Senses, loyalty program, policy change, airline, program change

SWISS is accelerating its A330 retrofit to the SWISS Senses cabin, starting in the coming weeks. The new configuration introduces First Class suites and Premium Economy, reducing total seats to 225

[Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/swiss-a330-retrofit-with-swiss-senses-cabins-begins-soon)

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