SWISS Airline Profile

SWISS information, codes and useful links

SWISS profile
SWISS logo with name
Overview

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

Base city IATA code: ZRH

Base airport IATA code: ZRH

Airline category: Scheduled

Airline type: Full service carrier

Alliance: Star Alliance

Operating status: Active

Useful links

Official Website: swiss.com

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 94 years ago in 1931, the airline is one of the oldest carriers in the world. Along with United Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Air Canada, and 27 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 2025) is available on the airline's official website via the link in the menu on the left.