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SWISS Airline Profile

SWISS overview and available airline data

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Overview

Operating status: Active

Marketing name: SWISS

Legal name: SWISS International Air Lines Ltd dba SWISS

Year established: 1931

Region: Europe

Base country: Switzerland

Base city: Zurich

Base airport: Zurich Airport

Details

Airline IATA code: LX

Airline ICAO code: SWR

Airline category: Scheduled

Airline type: Full service carrier

Alliance: Star Alliance

Frequent-flyer programme: Miles & More

Useful links

Official Website: visit website

Baggage policy: visit website

Online check-in: visit website

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SWISS overview and services

SWISS International Air Lines Ltd dba SWISS publicly known as SWISS is a currently operating Europen scheduled full-service carrier with its base at Zurich Airport, in Zurich, Switzerland.

This carrier's 2-char IATA designator is LX, and its 3-character ICAO designator is SWR. Established 95 years ago in 1931, the airline is one of the oldest carriers in the world. Along with United Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Lufthansa, and 31 others, SWISS is a Star Alliance alliance member.

SWISS offers both web and mobile check-in facilities for the convenience of its passengers. The most recent information about SWISS baggage policy (last updated 2026) is available on the airline's official website via the link in the menu on the left.