FlyerTalk Forums - Swiss International Airlines http://www.flyertalk.com/forum en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:14:31 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg FlyerTalk Forums - Swiss International Airlines http://www.flyertalk.com/forum Lounges in AMS http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/swiss-international-airlines/1019275-lounges-ams.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:04:45 GMT Hi, so I was in Amsterdam recently and was surprised to see that LX and LH use a different Lounge, right next to each other. Why do they do that? And... which one is better? :) As a SEN, can I choose which one to go to or do I have to use the... Hi,

so I was in Amsterdam recently and was surprised to see that LX and LH use a different Lounge, right next to each other.

Why do they do that? And... which one is better? :) As a SEN, can I choose which one to go to or do I have to use the one that matches my flight?

Or are there other lounges I could use in AMS as a SEN when flying LH/LX? ]]> Swiss International Airlines LXFlyer http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/swiss-international-airlines/1019275-lounges-ams.html ZRH to ORD Business http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/swiss-international-airlines/1019150-zrh-ord-business.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:12:58 GMT Will be flying from Rome to Chicago in Business. Does anyone know if it will have the new lie flat bed? What to expect? Better seat comfort, food, and video selection than Aliatalia? Will be flying from Rome to Chicago in Business. Does anyone know if it will have the new lie flat bed? What to expect? Better seat comfort, food, and video selection than Aliatalia? ]]> Swiss International Airlines jsc708 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/swiss-international-airlines/1019150-zrh-ord-business.html Problems with changing date of departure...help! http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/swiss-international-airlines/1018502-problems-changing-date-departure-help.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:33:22 GMT Dear fellow FT'ers,

I'm faced with a bit of a dilemma. I booked a flight back in July to fly ZRH-MIA on Dec. 23 and back on Jan. 9. However, I now find myself with some unexpected free time in December, and would like to fly down to the lovely Florida sun a bit earlier than Dec. 23...so I thought I'd just pay the usual CHF 200 penalty and be done with it. My ticket is in economy, a so-called economy-saver ticket booked in fare class W. It seems, however, that my particular fare basis (although in W) is extremely restrictive and doesn't allow ANY changes whatsoever. The weird thing is that the ticket cost me CHF 1,070...so although a good fare for xmas to MIA, it's not exactly the cheapest of fares, either. Anyways, I've called two different calling centres (in Europe and the US) and also went by the Swiss office in Zurich, but nobody could help me.

I even offered to pay CHF 400 to change...and nothing. Now I understand fare rules, but is there absolutely no way of over-riding them? Is there anybody that has any experience with this or have any other ideas? As I'm willing to pay up to CHF 400, it would be a win-win situation for LX and me. Plus, the flight I want to change to on Dec. 15 is only halfway full compared to my almost-sold out flight on Dec. 23; I checked seat map on expertflyer.com.

For what it's worth, I just made SEN this week...don't know if that can help. I mentioned that to the agent today, to no avail... :(

Thanks for any ideas!
poh2001 ]]> Swiss International Airlines poh2001 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/swiss-international-airlines/1018502-problems-changing-date-departure-help.html LX F ZRH - GRU Trip Report http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/swiss-international-airlines/1018048-lx-f-zrh-gru-trip-report.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:29:02 GMT Someone please put me out of my misery! I have been searching for the past 30 mins for a trip report I'm sure I saw on here of the above flight. Can anyone help:confused:

Thanks ]]> Swiss International Airlines martin_d http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/swiss-international-airlines/1018048-lx-f-zrh-gru-trip-report.html Transit in Zurich http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/swiss-international-airlines/1017803-transit-zurich.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:50:38 GMT I will be flying into ZRH with Swiss from TLV and need to transfer to a Swiss flight to Malaga (AGP). I have 1h45m stopover. Will my suitcases make it all the way to AGP? What is the procedure for transit passengers at Zurich? Thanks! I will be flying into ZRH with Swiss from TLV and need to transfer to a Swiss flight to Malaga (AGP). I have 1h45m stopover. Will my suitcases make it all the way to AGP? What is the procedure for transit passengers at Zurich?

Thanks! ]]> Swiss International Airlines hnussbacher http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/swiss-international-airlines/1017803-transit-zurich.html Online check-in and premium seats http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/swiss-international-airlines/1017381-online-check-premium-seats.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:20:35 GMT I'm flying Swiss for the first time next month (JFK-ZRH-GVA, and later LHR-ZRH-JFK) in C on the A333 and would like to know how Swiss allocates desirable seats.

I'm currently in 5A for my JFK-ZRH flight, and I'm obviously happy to to be up in the mini-cabin but I'm also one of few business passengers without direct aisle access. I like window seats though so ideally I'd like to be in one of the K seats. 5K is taken on this flight, though according to ExpertFlyer, 4K is available but blocked for elites.

In the event no HON/SEN chooses this seat in the coming weeks, at what point will it become available to general passengers? Is it at online checkin and does this happen 24 hours from departure?

If online check-in does open up at T-24, is it absolutely necessary that *I* be the one who checks in? I'll actually be flying SYD-LAX at that point in time and if my assumptions above are correct, plan to give my flight details to a family member to complete online check-in for me. I don't actually need to print anything out, do I? My bags will be checked through from SYD all the way to GVA so I had planned to simply visit a check-in desk at JFK and get them to print me a BP. Is this a reasonable plan?

Please excuse what may be rather simple questions, not only have I never flown Swiss, the last time I was in Europe Swiss didn't even exist, so I'm well in the dark here. :)

Thanks for your help. ]]> Swiss International Airlines estate http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/swiss-international-airlines/1017381-online-check-premium-seats.html Geneva-London with SWISS http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/swiss-international-airlines/1016570-geneva-london-swiss.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:21:56 GMT How come can't LHR be offered by LX from GVA!
Any recommendation as to which carrier to chose? Is BA's inflight product worth the difference to pay or then easyjet? Help!:confused: ]]> Swiss International Airlines cinnamonflyer http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/swiss-international-airlines/1016570-geneva-london-swiss.html A340-300 J Class http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/swiss-international-airlines/1016108-a340-300-j-class.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:23:13 GMT We will be flying from BOM to JFK on Jan 3rd in C. I just learned the ZRH/JFK flight had been switched from the A330-300 to a 343. Old C class. I have never traveled LX C before. Is my understanding correct the old C in a 343 C seat is basically... We will be flying from BOM to JFK on Jan 3rd in C. I just learned the ZRH/JFK flight had been switched from the A330-300 to a 343. Old C class. I have never traveled LX C before. Is my understanding correct the old C in a 343 C seat is basically like LH C, meaning angled flat recline. Its not the dreaded LX A300-200 recliner is it. Please compare it to the LH C product that I am familiar with.

Also, we have 3 hours in ZRH. I have heard the LH C lounge is outside security. Is this correct and if so is there any alternative. I have an AMEX Platinum. Thanks. ]]> Swiss International Airlines AKR1 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/swiss-international-airlines/1016108-a340-300-j-class.html Limousine Service F-class JFK http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/swiss-international-airlines/1015955-limousine-service-f-class-jfk.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:01:52 GMT I will be flying from JFK to ZRH later this week in F. But I will be arriving 4 hours earlier at LGA on US Airways Shuttle from BOS. Is there a limousine service for F passengers? And if so, can it be used if one on an O-class, i.e. award inventory? I will be flying from JFK to ZRH later this week in F. But I will be arriving 4 hours earlier at LGA on US Airways Shuttle from BOS. Is there a limousine service for F passengers? And if so, can it be used if one on an O-class, i.e. award inventory? ]]> Swiss International Airlines Concerto http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/swiss-international-airlines/1015955-limousine-service-f-class-jfk.html C catering on ZRH-CAI-ZRH http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/swiss-international-airlines/1015810-c-catering-zrh-cai-zrh.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:58:58 GMT hi! what can I expect catering-wise on the CAI route in C? regular long haul menu? cheers ben hi!

what can I expect catering-wise on the CAI route in C? regular long haul menu?

cheers

ben ]]> Swiss International Airlines daumueller http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/swiss-international-airlines/1015810-c-catering-zrh-cai-zrh.html Bellevue Lounge (ZRH E) closed till 2 Dec 09 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/swiss-international-airlines/1015686-bellevue-lounge-zrh-e-closed-till-2-dec-09-a.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:02:44 GMT From the latest Priority Pass update, it seems that the Bellevue lounge in Terminal E is closed for refurbishment and will reopen as the Panorama Lounge on 2 December.

Alternative arrangements are made to give access to PP customers 'at the lounge next door' - not sure which lounge this is :confused: - until 31 Nov.

On 1 Dec only, no lounge access but a 10 CHF voucher.

Anyone have any news on the refurbishment? I've always found the Bellevue to be a very pleasant lounge. One of the better in the PP scheme. It would be a shame if it's 'enhanced'. ]]> Swiss International Airlines mad_rich http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/swiss-international-airlines/1015686-bellevue-lounge-zrh-e-closed-till-2-dec-09-a.html Easycash prepaid debit card for VDB http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/swiss-international-airlines/1015358-easycash-prepaid-debit-card-vdb.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:25:10 GMT This post is mainly as a courtesy to FTers of the future. A search for 'easycash' turned up no results, so I had to find out the information all by myself :D

I had a VDB from ZRH-BHX last week, and was offered 200 GBP for my troubles. This came in the form of an prepaid Easycash Maestro card, loaded with 383 CHF (approx 226 GBP at today's exchange rate - presumably the extra was to cover any forex fees I might face ^ ).

I had imagined that there would be punitive charges for using the card outside Switzerland, with Easycash and the various intermediaries taking their juicy cuts. I emailed Easycash on Saturday, and had a response by 0903 on Monday ^
Quote:
Originally Posted by mad_rich
Hello

I recently received a prepaid easycash card from Swiss.

Please could you tell me what the transaction and/ or currency charges are for ATM withdrawals and card payments in Switzerland, the UK and Eurozone?

Many thanks,

mad_rich.
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Originally Posted by easycash
Dear mad_rich

I'm referring to your E-Mail by the 7th of november 2009.

The Easy Cash Card has no transaction and currency charges. There are no fees for using the Easy Cash Card.

Don't hesitate to contact us for further informations.

Kind regards,
Pleased to report that I was able to withdraw 225 GBP from an ATM in the UK today, and that my online Easycash account now shows a balance of 59 rappen. I think I'll let them keep that!

So to anyone in the future - no need to bust a gut to withdraw the cash at a Swiss ATM. You'll get excellent value for money abroad too.

Finally, I'm pleasantly surprised that Swiss is willing to offer so much for a VDB. They would only have had to offer 250 EUR (~ 377 CHF) for an IDB. Don't tell anyone, but I would have volunteered for less :D ]]> Swiss International Airlines mad_rich http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/swiss-international-airlines/1015358-easycash-prepaid-debit-card-vdb.html Transit In Zurich http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/swiss-international-airlines/1015228-transit-zurich.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 04:06:50 GMT I will be traveling in a couple of weeks from FRA to ZRH and then on to JNB. If I'm reading the Swiss airport website correctly I will be required to go through passport control in ZRH. Could someone please confirm if this is indeed correct.

Houston Traveler ]]> Swiss International Airlines Houston Traveler http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/swiss-international-airlines/1015228-transit-zurich.html Equipment questions http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/swiss-international-airlines/1015134-equipment-questions.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:08:10 GMT Hello. Can anyone give me a steer as to the likely equipment for the following flights on the respective dates? LX 333 LHR-ZUR 9 Nov LX 292 ZUR-DAR 10 Nov LX 293 DAR-ZUR 23 Nov LZ 460 ZUR-LCY 24 Nov Many thanks! Hello. Can anyone give me a steer as to the likely equipment for the following flights on the respective dates?

LX 333 LHR-ZUR 9 Nov
LX 292 ZUR-DAR 10 Nov
LX 293 DAR-ZUR 23 Nov
LZ 460 ZUR-LCY 24 Nov

Many thanks! ]]> Swiss International Airlines Wingnut http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/swiss-international-airlines/1015134-equipment-questions.html Any advice business (swiss) Bos-Zurich-LHR? http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/swiss-international-airlines/1015002-any-advice-business-swiss-bos-zurich-lhr.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:27:12 GMT ok- so ive booked my reward seat Boston, MA to LHR via Zurich, In business- returning from my holiday. Is is worth getting to the lounge in boston early? Ive done the virgin clublounge at LHR and that was definiteley worth it, but not sure about... ok- so ive booked my reward seat Boston, MA to LHR via Zurich, In business- returning from my holiday. Is is worth getting to the lounge in boston early? Ive done the virgin clublounge at LHR and that was definiteley worth it, but not sure about boston lounge- any opinions?

Also, any suggestions as to a better business seat position- the plane will be an Airbus A340 to zurich.

Many thanks in advance- dan :) ]]> Swiss International Airlines drdanielmacdonald http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/swiss-international-airlines/1015002-any-advice-business-swiss-bos-zurich-lhr.html