SWISS is the only major airline in the world to offer first class on all of its wide body aircraft, which includes Airbus A330s, Airbus A340s, Boeing 777s, and as of recently, Airbus A350s. The airline offers a solid first class, which I rank among the 10 best first class experiences in the world. The airline also has excellent first class lounges in Zurich (ZRH), including both the Schengen and non-Schengen locations.
One question that often comes up is whether it’s possible to redeem miles for SWISS first class. I’d like to address that in this post, as the answer is (sort of) nuanced.
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Admittedly these are pretty exclusive elite tiers, and on top of that, Miles & More miles can be tough to rack up. However, if you do have that status and a sizable balance of miles, you can redeem for SWISS first class. Pricing is dynamic nowadays, and availability can be tough to come by, but it’s possible.
How you can score a SWISS first class deal
Given the size of SWISS’ first class network, the airline does often have attractive first class pricing. You’ll generally get the best deal when originating in Europe outside of a Lufthansa Group hub or focus city.
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