Trip Report: Swiss Boeing 777 Zurich to Bangkok Business Class
Just how good is the Airline Swiss, with it's flagship Boeing 777-300ER flying on the key route from Zurich to Bangkok in Business Class?
Alas the Swiss Boeing 777-300ER Business Class seat is woeful, and as we found service lacked panache too.
However, the highlight are the new lounges at Zurich Airport, so we take a tour of the Swiss Business and Senator lounges at it's hub.
Swiss premium economy uprated
The Airline Swiss is to equip its aircraft with an all-new premium economy seat.
Swiss introduces new Premium Economy
The airline Swiss has unveiled its new Premium Economy Class.
The seat will be fitted to it's Boeing 777 aircraft.
Unusually, Swiss has opted for a fixed backshell seat, and has not placed the seats in a separated cabin.
New Swiss meals include fondue in First Class
The airline Swiss has announced new meals to be served in Business and First Class.
Crafted by Michelin-starred chef the selection of starters and main courses that include venison with Botzi pear and moitie-moitie fondue.
However, in economy, all passengers will now have to pay for their meals.
Ski lodge style for Swiss Zurich lounge
The latest Swiss lounge has opened at Zurich Airport, resembling more of a mountain hut built from the mountains of Switzerland.
Quality Swiss tree trunks are used as tables, there is a large open-plan dining area with a mountain lodge type atmosphere.
There is a communal approach to dining with deli meats and cheeses, plus a large rustic oven, around a granite water fountain.
Lufthansa and Swiss announce buy on board meals
Lufthansa is to offer the option to buy better meals in economy, just as Swiss does long-haul.
Meanwhile Swiss is changing many flights to a non-frills buy on board menu in economy shorthaul.
New Swiss first class lounge at Zurich
Swiss International Air Lines has opened a second First Class lounge at Zurich airport, located in Terminal A.
New Swiss lounges at Zurich hub
Three new lounges open at Zurich hub for Swiss Air Lines.
New Swiss Boeing 777 Business and First class cabins
Swiss new Business and First Class cabins on the Boeing 777-300ERs will be revamped, with larger flat bed
New Swiss Arrivals lounge in Zurich
Swiss has opened a new arrivals lounge at its Zurich hub.
New Business Swiss seats
Swiss International Air Lines is launching what it says is a unique seating concept for its international Business