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Guide to SWISS Airlines and Miles & More

The most important things to know about SWISS Airlines and it’s Frequent Flyer Program, Miles & More

About SWISS International Airlines

Miles & more frequent flyer program, star alliance member, swiss promo codes & deals, how (and where) to apply a swiss airlines discount code or promo code:, economy cabin, business class cabin, first class cabin, swiss air customer service information, visa & passport requirements.

This guide provides an overview of flying, saving, and earning miles with SWISS, including a summary of their frequent flyer program, Miles & More. You’ll learn all about the airline, the deals they offer, and how to get the most out of each flight.

Either read everything sequentially or use the Table of Contents (above) to jump to the section that’s most relevant to you.   

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SWISS International Air Lines is the national airline of Switzerland operating scheduled services in Europe and North America, South America, Africa, and Asia. Its main hub is Zurich Airport, with a focus on city operation at Geneva Airport.  SWISS is a subsidiary of the Lufthansa Group and operates from 7 major airports in the United States – Boston, New York (JFK and Newark), Miami, Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco.

The SWISS Air frequent flyer program is called Miles & More , which is a shared frequent flyer program with Lufthansa .    With Miles & More, you can earn and spend miles with around 300 well-known partners.  You can enroll in the Miles & More program here…

SWISS Air is a member of Star Alliance allowing you to earn and use their frequent flyer miles on any Star Alliance flight.

These promotions, discounts, and sale fares include first class, business, and economy class and are valid from major global markets served by SWISS Air including the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, and many more great locations!

SWISS Air Deals from the USA

SWISS Miles & More Promotions

SWISS Air doesn’t make it as easy as Emirates or Etihad , which have a promo code box right on the front page before you search.  However, they do offer them and you can use a  SWISS Air Discount Code or Promo Code to save some money on your next flight.

There are seven steps required to book a flight with SWISS Air.   The process starts with entering your travel dates and destinations and it ends with providing your payment information.  It isn’t until you get to the last step that you will be able to enter the SWISS Air promo code or discount code.

Once you get to the payment page you will be able to enter the promo code.  You will find a box that says “Redeem Voucher”.  Click on that to reveal the Voucher Code box (The term Voucher Code is often used in Europe and is the same as a Promo Code or Discount Code).  This is also where you would redeem a gift card or gift voucher.

At this point, you will enter your Swiss Airlines Promo Code or Discount Code in the box and the appropriate discount will be applied when you finish your checkout process.

Seating and Cabin Classes

SWISS offers three classes of service, including Economy, Business Class, and First Class.

SWISS offers a fairly standard economy class product with rear seat entertainment, assigned seating and meal service.

Recommended Reading:

• SWISS Air Carry-On Rule: Everything You Need to Know

The new SWISS Business seat is a spacious workplace that converts into a roomy 6-foot (2-meter) flat bed at the touch of a button. It also has an integrated massage function that will pamper you during your flight.

There are eight First Class armchairs available on Boeing 777 long-haul flights. The seats turn into generous flat beds in moments. Enjoy your private sphere and the individual service.

SWISS offers long-haul flights on three different aircraft – Boeing 777, Airbus A330, and Airbus A340.  The Boeing 777 is definitely the most luxurious.  Check out all three here.

Swiss International Air Lines Ltd. Customer Service P.O. Box 2013 8032 Zurich

1 (877) 359-7947

Before you book your flight make sure you are up to speed with the latest information regarding visa and passport requirements.   Here is a link to SWISS Air’s Travel Document Guidelines .

If you have to renew or obtain a new passport, make sure you follow the passport application rules , including how to obtain a proper passport photo.   Sometimes it’s the little things that can cause a big headache if you don’t follow to rules.

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Coronavirus: New rules for entry to Switzerland and for people vaccinated abroad to access the COVID certificate

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Bern, 17.09.2021 - The Federal Council wants to prevent an increase in the number of infections caused by people returning from the autumn holidays. From Monday 20 September, travellers entering Switzerland who have not been vaccinated or have not recovered from COVID-19 will have to present a negative test result. They will then have to be tested again after four to seven days. This was decided by the Federal Council at its meeting on 17 September. The Federal Council has also set out details of how people who have been vaccinated abroad or have recovered abroad can obtain a COVID certificate.

With the autumn school holidays approaching, the Federal Council has decided on new public health requirements at the border. This comes in response to experience made after the summer holidays: data from the cantonal contact tracing offices indicates that returning holidaymakers contributed to the worsening situation after the summer. The new rules reflect the fact that the highly contagious Delta variant can cause case numbers to rise very rapidly on a regional basis. It has therefore been decided that keeping and updating a list of risk countries is no longer the most appropriate health protection measure at Switzerland’s  borders.

Compulsory testing on entry for travellers who have not been vaccinated or have not recovered

Anyone who has not been vaccinated or has not recovered must present a negative test result (antigen or PCR) on entry into Switzerland, irrespective of where they are travelling from or by which means of transport they are entering the country. After four to seven days in the country, another test must be carried out, subject to a fee. The result of the second test must be sent to the relevant cantonal office. Testing is not required for vaccinated or recovered travellers who can present a COVID certificate or other valid proof of vaccination or recovery.

Entry form required for everyone

All travellers entering Switzerland – whether vaccinated, recovered or with a negative test – must also complete the entry form (Passenger Locator Form, SwissPLF). This will enable the cantons to carry out random checks to determine whether people who have not been vaccinated or have not recovered and who entered the country with a test have actually taken the second test after four to seven days.

No test or form requirement for cross-border commuters 

The test and entry form requirements do not apply to travellers in transit through Switzerland without stopping, drivers who transport people or goods professionally, and cross-border commuters or people entering from border areas. The Federal Council is thus taking account of the close economic, social and cultural exchange in the border regions. Children under 16 are also exempt from the test requirement.

Risk-based inspections

More than two million people and one million vehicles cross Switzerland's borders every day. Risk-based inspections are to be carried out to ensure compliance with the new rules. Anyone required to present a negative test result and who cannot do so on entry must take a test immediately after entering Switzerland. The cantons are required to carry out random checks to ensure that incoming travellers who have not been vaccinated or have not recovered have actually taken the required second test. Fines may be imposed if these rules are breached (CHF 200 for missing test certificates and CHF 100 for incomplete forms). In international travel, the airlines and bus companies are responsible for ensuring that travellers to Switzerland have completed the Passenger Locator Form and can present a COVID certificate or a negative test result. The Federal Customs Administration and local police forces will carry out risk-based inspections on all modes of cross-border travel. In a few weeks, the Federal Council will evaluate the experience with the new entry rules and make adjustments if necessary. 

The existing entry regulations remain unchanged. The State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) continues to operate a list of high-risk countries, which is used to determine who may enter Switzerland. Any non-Schengen state not on this list is still considered a risk country for which restrictions on entry to Switzerland apply to unvaccinated third-country nationals. As a Schengen associated country, Switzerland aligns its entry regulations as far as possible with the decisions taken by the European Union. The Travelcheck online tool can be used to check the conditions for travellers wishing to enter Switzerland from specific countries.

Swiss COVID certificate for individuals vaccinated or recovered abroad

As of 20 September, anyone who has been vaccinated abroad with a vaccine approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and who is resident in or travelling to Switzerland will be able to obtain a Swiss COVID certificate. This means that people who have been vaccinated abroad or have recovered abroad, such as tourists, can also participate in social activities here. Currently, only the certificates of countries using the EU Digital COVID Certificate are compatible with the Swiss system.

The documents can be submitted electronically. Each canton must designate a contact point for persons who have been vaccinated abroad. All cantonal contact points will be listed on a federal website. A federal working group (FDHA, FDFA, FDF) will oversee implementation together with the cantons and other agencies (data protection). The aim is to find a solution that is as efficient, straightforward and user-oriented as possible. In a transitional phase until 10 October 2021, all foreign vaccination certificates for EMA-approved vaccines will be valid for access to events or facilities requiring a COVID certificate.

As in neighbouring countries, access to the Swiss COVID certificate will not be extended to all WHO vaccines. Exceptions are being made for Swiss citizens living abroad returning to the country, non-EU citizens working in Switzerland, employees of international organisations and accredited diplomatic staff, as well as students.

Outcome of the consultation

The Federal Council had consulted on two variants for adapting the entry regulations, one with a requirement to take two tests and one with mandatory quarantine. Based on the results of the consultation, the Federal Council decided in favour of the first variant, which was found to be more practicable and should involve less additional work for the cantons.

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Federal Office of Public Health Coronavirus Infoline +41 58 463 00 00 COVID-19 Vaccination Infoline +41 58 377 88 92

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The Federal Council https://www.admin.ch/gov/en/start.html Federal Department of Home Affairs http://www.edi.admin.ch Federal Office of Public Health http://www.bag.admin.ch State Secretariat for Migration https://www.sem.admin.ch/sem/en/home.html Federal Office for Customs and Border Security https://www.bazg.admin.ch Federal Department of Foreign Affairs https://www.eda.admin.ch/eda/en/home.html

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From booking to check-in and beyond – with Travel ID, you can now travel even more easily. It is your login for all our digital services. You can use it to quickly and easily access your data and enjoy relevant information and personalized services at any time. And that’s with any airline in the Lufthansa Group.

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Book and check in instantly: for this, store your personal data, payment details and important travel documents in your profile. Here they are stored securely and retrievable at any time.

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With your Travel ID, enjoy special offers and promotions as well as information tailored to you – exactly when you need it.

Activate Miles & More for your Travel ID and earn miles directly – when you fly, travel and shop. Redeem them for great awards, unique experiences or your next trip.

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After logging in on our website, you have access to all your bookings and receive helpful information in the Travel Cockpit about your trip. In your profile, you store personal data, preferences and payment information, and save travel documents. This now makes it even quicker to book and check in. In Travel Insights, you can see a summary of all your trips from the last 10 years.

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Quick, targeted help for your concerns: once you have logged in with your Travel ID, the chat assistant Elisa has all the necessary information. You will receive personalized answers to your questions, can conveniently re-book or request a refund. All without entering any additional data.

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Stay well informed from booking to arrival: make the best use of the benefits of your Travel ID in the Lufthansa app. Once you have logged in, all of your information is saved and your personal travel assistant will inform you automatically about your upcoming flight. Have your boarding pass issued and receive access to additional personalized services. Also conveniently book your next flight, including the seat, without entering data again.

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Enjoy FlyNet® with your Travel ID. Once you have logged in, you will automatically receive up-to-date information about your trip. Also, you can use the free, unlimited messaging for messenger services such as WhatsApp to stay in touch with your loved ones and surf the internet for reasonable prices on board.

Miles & More

If you wish, you can also earn miles with your Travel ID. To do so, activate Miles & More directly during registration or later in your account.

Additional benefits with Miles & More

• Earn miles and Points (Points, Qualifying Points, und HON Circle Points) with 40 airline partners
• Become a frequent flyer and enjoy privileges
• Earn miles for hotel and rental car bookings with many service providers
• Redeem miles for flight awards or other travel awards

Free messaging above the clouds

Travel ID and Miles & More customers can benefit from free, unlimited messaging in the FlyNet® portal on all short-haul and medium-haul flights with aircrafts of the A320 family equipped with wi-fi. Stay in touch with your loved ones above the clouds and relax during your flight.

Simply visit our FlyNet® portal using your mobile device on your next flight, log in using your personal Travel ID and select “Free Messaging”. You’re now ready to enjoy chatting above the clouds.

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How do I change the email address I use to log in? How do I add a flight to “My Bookings” in my Travel ID account? What is changing for me as a Miles & More customer? We would be delighted to help you in any way we can. We have compiled these and many other frequently asked questions for you in our FAQs.

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Check in conveniently online with your computer, tablet or smartphone via swiss.com or the SWISS app. Online check-in opens 24 hours before departure.

Flight status

The actual take-off or landing time of a flight may vary from the timetable. Enter the flight number, route or destination to check the latest flight status.

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Check the current status of your booking, check in right away, change your booking as required or use one of the many other services for your booking.

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Whether you want a window or aisle seat or more legroom, choose your passenger seat in advance either at the time of booking or later.

Rebooking is quick and easy: view and amend your booking now.

Cancellations and refunds

Plans can change: cancel your booking up to 24 hours before departure and request a refund.

Request an invoice

Download and print your passenger receipt up to 90 days after your trip.

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Contact us immediately if your baggage is damaged or delayed on arrival, or is not returned at all. We will assist you quickly and efficiently.

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Travelling needs good planning.

Entry regulations of various destinations may still be restrictive and require registration, testing etc. Therefore it's important to check the latest entry regulations for your journey. Following links help to plan:

• Your longed-for destinations at a glance
• SWISS Travel regulations 

You might be required to wear a mask covering your nose and mouth,  depending on the regulations of your destination, during transit and of the country of departure, or when instructed to do so by the crew to protect If there is a mask mandate on a certain route, this applies for both the outbound and return flight.  

Find all supportive info on swiss.com or on flyedelweiss.com

• 'Travel briefing' 
• 'Travell preperation'  (SWISS/LX)
• 'Travel information ' (edelweiss/WK)
• ID travelers have no right to claim any special wishes such as seat reservation, lounge access, special meals, free excess baggage, etc.
• Neither the collection of miles nor any redemption in connection with ID tickets is permitted. Travelling with ID tickets excludes the benefits of a frequent flyer program membership .
• In general ID passengers travelling with any kind of ID duty or privat ticket in economy or business class, even when holding a confirmed reservation, have no access to airport lounges . However, it is possible to purchase a Lounge Voucher on swiss.com for access to the SWISS Business lounges in GVA and ZRH. Cost of this voucher is CHF 49.-- (no ID discount !). Voucher is non-refundable. Purchase on swiss.com only.

For all airlines:

• Listing/booking  is mandatory for NIET (myID) and IET tickets (ID according to agreement in place).
• For passenger figures/loads do not contact our Call Centers or Airport ATO .
• List for one flight only  (precautionary listings for more than one flight or in more than one class are not allowed).

For ZED/MIBA Airlines :

myidtravel carrier (NIET)

• list/book online via own internal direct link
• Confirmation will be sent direct to your email address
• Find the passenger figures/loads on myIDTravel. Do not contact our Call Centers or Airport ATO Please mind that enquiries regarding booking situation will not be replied by SWISS.   

non-myidtravel carrier (IET)

• list online via : https://www.myidtravel.com/myidtravel/start?action=login-generic Log-in User: 2-letter Airline code + staff  ( e.g.AAstaff) Log-in Password: first 3 numbers of airline ticket ( e.g.001)
• LX Listing confirmation will be sent directly to your email address 
• Contact [email protected]   to revalidate your open IET ticket with LX listing. 
• Find the passenger figures/loads on myIDTravel. Do not contact our Call Centers or Airport ATO Please mind that enquiries regarding booking situation will not be replied by SWISS.
• Only send message to [email protected]  if you encounter an issue during listing/cancellation process for an LX flight

Listing for SN/LY staff with ID00R2/B2/ID90R2 (acc. to Neighborhood Agreements)

Listings for ID tickets based on Neighborhood Agreement and not issued on LX designator e.g. ID00R2/N2 etc. cannot be done via myidtravel. E-mail your listing request to:  [email protected]

Visas and Passports & API/ESTA

• The necessary travel documents such as passport, visa or vaccination certificates must be acquired and their validity must be checked by the traveler before starting the trip. SWISS accepts no responsibility for missing or invalid documents. Fines imposed to SWISS, resulting from non-compliance with official requirements, will be fully passed on to the traveler.
• Digital document check
• USA -  ESTA and API required  more...
• INDIA - For all travel to India and or transiting India a Visa is always required !! 
• SOUTH AFRICA - additional documentation needed by persons under the age of 18 years for travel to and from South Africa more...
• CANADA - Citizens from visa-free countries will need to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) before flying to or transiting through Canada. Exceptions include U.S. citizens more...

SWISS has some foreign carriers under contract which operate on behalf of SWISS (wet leased). Flights are pure SWISS flights and not Code Shared if the flight ranges LX 001-2999 & LX8000-8999 are operated by one of the  below mentioned airlines:

Austrian (OS) /  Edelweiss Air (WK) / Helvetic Airlines (2L) / Air Baltic (BT)

These wet leased flights are included in ZED & MIBA.

On LX/WK flights it's mandatory to travel with paper printed e-ticket!

• LX 3000-4999 (code-share flights)
• LX 7400-7899 (train & bus)
• LX 9000-9999
• LX 2168/2169 GVA-PMI-GVA 
• LX 2438/2439 GVA-KTT-GVA
• Related to the ZED bag rule - SWISS (LX) & Edelweiss Air (WK) offers free bag allowance to their ID Traveler as follows:.  

          Economy: 1 Piece x23kg/50lb           Business: 2 Piece x32kg/70lb

• The carriage of baggage of ID travelers is also subject to the space availability and any weight restrictions which may apply to the flight. For excess baggage the regular full-fare passengers rules apply and it must be paid in full at the normal rates. Check also  www.swiss.com
• Specific restrictions apply to the transportation of certain objects in an aircraft. Find more details on www.swiss.com

Checked baggage

• According to international standard - it is forbidden to carry items in favour of third parties.
• Check baggage through - see info here under 'Check-in & times'

Cabin baggage

• 1 hand-luggage according to  international standard or according to the LX responsible booking class. Must be able to lift it into the overhead locker yourself. Check also  www.swiss.com
• STAR Prio  LX75
• MIBA Prio  LX78
• ZED Prio   LX87
• Without a listing  LX92

Check-in & times

• Different according to the standard of the responsible airport - check  www.swiss.com
• Web check-in possible for ID firm and standby travel
• Earliest 23h before departure 
• When not mentioned at least 60 minutes before your scheduled flight departure.
• Using self-service kiosks when listing already done.
• Mobile check-in also possible when ticketing done via myidtravel.com
• Find all check-in information on www.swiss.com

Security measures for flights to US

• In addition to the controls of electronic devices already introduced, travelers to the USA might now also face short interviews at check-in, document check or gate. 
• SWISS Economy passengers departing from Geneva  must check in at least 90 minutes prior to departure.  Check-in times for business class travelers remain unchanged.
• Departing from  Zurich , SWISS recommends that its passengers are at the airport at least three (3)  hours before departure .
• We recommend checking in online the evening before departure.
• Passengers travelling to the United States are requested to arrive at the airport in due time before departure.

Through check-in

• Basically possible for firm ZED & MIBA booked passengers.
• In some cases not available to standby (or "space available") passengers. 
• No through check-in for flights via e.g. USA, flights GRU/RIO and connecting flights with PG due to technical or immigration reasons
• Other through check-in restrictions or special rules may apply. Therefore, when planning your trip, please ensure you leave yourself enough time to land and check-in again at any intermediate point.
• Standby travel  is not possible for BLIND and DEAF , pax wil be rejected by LX! However, firm booked ID travel is possible. In this case pax must register the medical case by emailing  to [email protected]  at least one week prior to departure. Otherwise SWISS reserves the right to reject pax.
• DEAF passengers, not accompanied by an hearing dog, are able to fly standby.
• It is not possible to pre-book special meals for any rebate passengers
• Wheelchair  for passengers with reduced mobility possible for booking. Email to [email protected]
• Seat requests are not permitted when travelling with ID Tickets.
• Child under 16 years cannot travel on a rebate ticket unless accompanied by an adult travelling on the same type of rebate ticket.
• UMNR (unaccompanied minor) service can be requested for children age 16 to 17 and  if they are travelling with firm ID tickets. This service is not available for standby travel.
• PETC (Pet in Cabin)  - a softsided  petpack must be provided by the passenger. Size must not exceed total sum of 118cm/46in  (55 x 40 x 23 cm)  and maximum weight 08kgs/17lbs. Petpack must fit under the seat in front of pax. Only one petpack is permitted per passenger. PETC is always subject to payment of excess baggage, even if the hand luggage is less than 8kgs. Passengers have to to observe any import & country restrictions and is responsible for all  document requirements before travel. PETC must be booked/registered in advanced. For registration email to  [email protected] . PETC are also subject to load. Find more detailed info and also the form which is needed for the check in on www.swiss.com
• AVIH (animals in hold)  - this service is not provided by LX for foreign airlines when travelling as ID passenger.
• BIKE is also subject to load. For any pre-info send an e-mail to [email protected]
• Other SPORTS equipment included in free baggage allowance and subject to no extra charge. Fees have to be paid for baggage exceeding in number, size and/or weight. Find all details on swiss.com  

Dress code on SWISS & Edelweiss air

All beneficiaries must be appropriately dressed and groomed for the respective class of travel. They must meet the SWISS image and common standard of travel class.  ID- travelers in worn-out, dirty or torn clothes, in beach attire, flip flops, tank tops, shorts or jogging outfit will not be accepted on board. For travel in  Business and First class, casual business clothing must be worn (ties are not obligatory). For travel in Economy, neat and appropriate leisure clothing is required ;  however we strongly  recommend to dress up for higher Business class in case an upgrade to Business class upon departure is possible.    This dress-code applies on SWISS flights & on Edelweiss flights; including flights to leisure destinations. The stations have the obligation to downgrade or even refuse improperly dressed ID-passengers.

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Standby travel .

• ID tickets can be used out of sequence

LX flights operated by WK 

Important: It's mandatory to travel with paper printed e-ticket!

We strongly recommend to print out your e-ticket confirmation and keep this receipt throughout your journey. Especially recommended for EDW short-term listings as well bookings which were originally on waitlist and confirmed within 25 hours before departure.

BUE/SAO flights

• If the ID standby traveler boards in BUE (EZE) with low chances to continue its trip in SAO (GRU) and gets offloaded in  SAO, then a new ticket for SAO-ZRH is needed. 
• Therefore we recommend to buy a separate ID standby backup ticket for BUE-SAO.
• BUE station allows to board standby passangers as there are more possibilities in SAO to fly to EU with other carriers than out of BUE.
• Mind, in case the ID passenger is offloaded in SAO, no refund will be done retrospectively for its BUE-ZRH ID flight coupon.
• In case ID passenger is offloaded or downgraded in SAO with a BUE-SAO-ZRH ID ticket the regular refund procedures apply - see here under 'Refund Info'

NBO/DAR-ZRH flights 

• Ticket can be now issued with two flight coupons ZRH-DAR-ZRH.
• When travelling with etickets on LX, always hold the copy of eticket ready at check-in.  Note NBO accepted pax can still  be offloaded when flight went full in DAR. Please be prepared with backup tickets. If NBO-ZRH pax offloaded in DAR please contact us via   [email protected] as we will refund these tickets (except the NBO departure tax).

myIDTravel ticket

• refund unused ticket online via myIDtravel
• Do not use chargeback to refund your ticket. SWISS reserves the right to dispute an illegitimate chargeback and charge the additional chargeback fees to the cardholder.
• Basically a refund for a downgrade can be requested latest up to 1 month after travel. E-mail the refund request to   [email protected] . Always attach all involved boarding-passes. Important: - Refund requests mailed later than 1 month and/or without boarding slips cannot be handled.  - No downgrade refund is agreed/processed for: Aeromexico (AM), Bangkok Airways (PG), Eurowings (EW), Hawaiian (HA), LOT (LO), South African Airlines (SA),  Saudia (SV), British Airways (BA).

Find detailed info on myIDTravel under 'ID Agreements'

Other ID ticket

• refund unused ticket at the place of issue

If you need support you can contact us by e-mail as follows:  

myIDTravel issues

• Only send  message to [email protected]  if you :   - encounter an issue during booking/cancellation or refund process for an LX flight   - mail your boarding-pass due to downgrading

Find further information regarding booking, payment, refund etc. in the myIDTravel system under " ID Agreements"

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For all other ID travel issues send an e-mail to   [email protected]   

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General disclaimer: The State Secretariat for Migration SEM can only provide information about entry into Switzerland. The rules governing entry to other countries are a matter for the authorities in those countries.

1. Travel documents

3. entry requirements, 4. duration of stay, 5. entry ban / expulsion, 6. family reunification / working in switzerland, 7. minors / school children, 8. for hosts in switzerland, 9. visa for transporting passengers or goods to switzerland, 1.1   what travel documents do swiss citizens require to enter switzerland.

Swiss citizens have a right to enter Switzerland. In order to enter the country, you must prove or demonstrate beyond reasonable doubt that you are a Swiss citizen. The following documents are accepted as proof of identity:

• passport or identity card;
• a photocopy of a valid passport or ID card;
• an expired travel document;
• an official document showing your identity and/or citizenship (e.g. a driving licence).

1.2   What travel documents do nationals of EU/EFTA member states require to enter Switzerland?

In principle, everyone needs a valid travel document recognised by Switzerland. Depending on nationality, Switzerland accepts certain expired travel documents for crossing the Swiss border: List: Overview of ID and visa provisions according to nationality

→ See also question 1.6: Is it possible to enter Switzerland without a valid travel document?

1.3   What travel documents do third country nationals require to enter Switzerland?

1.3.1   for a short-term stay without gainful employment (e.g. as a tourist or visitor).

The travel documents of third country nationals entering Switzerland for a short-term stay must:

• be valid for at least three months after the intended date of departure from the Schengen area; and
• have been issued within the last 10 years.

In principle, everyone requires a valid travel document that is recognised by Switzerland: List: Overview of ID and visa provisions according to nationality

→ See also question 1.4: Is my travel document recognised?

1.3.2   Holders of a residence permit or category D visa from a Schengen state

You require a travel document that is valid at the time of entry and during your intended stay in Switzerland. List of residence permits issued by Schengen member states (PDF, 947 kB, 04.04.2024)

1.4   Is my travel document recognised?

You can check whether your travel document is recognised for entry into Switzerland in the following table: List of travel documents to which a visa may be affixed

• Search for the country that issued the document in the table. The last column indicates whether Switzerland (CH/LI) recognises the travel document.
• If the entry is marked green, it means that the document is recognised by Switzerland.
• Entries in red mean that the document is not recognised.

1.5   What documents do stateless persons require to enter Switzerland?

The following link (section 2.5) provides information on the entry provisions for stateless persons: List: ID and visa provisions: particularities regardless of nationality (PDF, 204 kB, 31.03.2024)

Please contact the Swiss embassy responsible for the area in which you live if you have any questions: Swiss representations abroad

1.6   Is it possible to enter Switzerland without a valid travel document?

1.6.1   swiss nationals who do not have a valid travel document.

• a photocopy of a valid passport or identity card;
• for children: an extract from an official register (e.g. civil status register) and/or the original birth certificate.

1.6.2   EU/EFTA citizens who do not have a valid travel document

EU or EFTA citizens wishing to enter Switzerland without a valid travel document will be admitted if they manage to prove or demonstrate their citizenship beyond reasonable doubt. Proof of citizenship may be furnished by any appropriate means. The State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) suggests carrying the following documents:

• a photocopy of a valid travel document;
• an official document proving the identity and/or citizenship of the holder (e.g. driver’s licence);

It is recommended you apply for a travel document as soon as possible.

Please note that certain airline companies may not transport passengers without valid travel documents. Please check with your airline what transport conditions apply.

1.6.3   Third country nationals who do not have a valid travel document

Third-country nationals require a valid travel document recognised by Switzerland to enter Switzerland.

→ See question 1.4: Is my travel document recognised?

Exceptions apply to holders of a valid residence permit or a category D visa issued by Switzerland or a Schengen state for the purpose of transit to the issuing state.

Note: Certain airline companies may not transport passengers without valid travel documents. Please check with your airline what transport conditions apply.

1.6.4   Infants who do not have a valid travel document (EU/EFTA)

Minors generally need a recognised and valid travel document.

→ See question 1.4: Is my travel document recognised?

Infants from an EU or EFTA member state may enter Switzerland provided:

• the infant is not older than six months;
• the infant has been officially registered (e.g. in a register of births, marriages and deaths);
• the infant is accompanied by one or both parents;
• one or both parents are EU or EFTA citizens;
• one or both parents present a passport or ID card together with an official document showing the child’s birth has been registered.

If no official register exists or if for lack of time no document could be obtained, the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) advises parents of infants to carry with them their child’s original birth certificate.

Parents are advised to apply for their infant’s travel document as early as possible.

2.1   Do I require a visa?

Please check visa requirements by nationality under the following link: List: Overview of ID and visa provisions according to nationality

Information on special provisions regardless of nationality is available here: List: ID and visa provisions: particularities regardless of nationality (PDF, 204 kB, 31.03.2024)

A Schengen visa is valid for Switzerland and all other Schengen member states unless stated otherwise on the visa.

2.2   What type of visa do I require?

A category C visa is issued for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day period. It is valid for the entire Schengen area and is commonly known as a «Schengen visa».

Stays for the following purposes require a category C visa:

• visiting family or friends
• participating in a sports or cultural event
• attending school or to study

Note: People intending to enter Switzerland in order to pursue gainful employment are required to hold both a valid Schengen visa and a work permit. Further information is available here: Working in Switzerland

Category D visas are issued for stays exceeding 90 days . As this is a visa for a long-term stay in Switzerland, it is also referred to as a «national visa».

A category D visa is required if you wish to stay in Switzerland for one of the following reasons:

• gainful employment
• education or vocational training
• family reunification

2.3   Which representation is responsible for the visa application?

If only one Member State is the destination, the consulate of that Member State is responsible for the visa application. If the journey includes several destinations, the consulate of the main destination (usually the longest stay) is responsible.

2.4   Where and how do I apply for a category C visa for Switzerland?

Applications for a category C visa must be submitted online using the application form provided or directly to the Swiss representation responsible for your place of residence.

The application can be submitted six months before the intended trip. Ideally, it should be submitted at least two months before travelling.

Further information is available here:

• www.swiss-visa.ch
• Visa application form
• Swiss representations abroad

2.5   Where and how do I apply for a category D visa for Switzerland?

You must apply for the category D visa in writing using the application form or directly at the Swiss representation abroad responsible for your place of residence.

You can find the visa application form here: Visa application form for a category D visa

Please note that you require a permit to stay in Switzerland for more than 90 days. For this purpose, the Swiss representation abroad will forward your visa application to the cantonal migration office for examination.

Please contact:

• the cantonal migration and labour market authorities for questions about residence in Switzerland and for information on permits: Cantonal immigration and employment market authorities
• the Swiss representation abroad responsible for your place of residence for questions about the visa application and the required documents: Swiss representations abroad

2.6   How long does the visa procedure take?

Once a Swiss representation accepts an application for a category C visa (i.e. when you have submitted the visa application, travel document, photograph and other relevant documents, your fingerprints have been taken and the visa fee paid) the application is processed and a decision is generally taken within 15 days. In exceptional circumstances, the period for processing an application may take longer, for example up to 30 or 60 days.

Applications for a category D visa are processed by the cantons (a residence permit is required). The time the responsible authorities need to process such applications may vary according to canton and purpose of stay. As a rule, one to several months must be expected.

For detailed information, please contact the competent authorities: Cantonal immigration and employment market authorities

→ See question 2.2: What type of visa do I require?

2.7   I have questions about the appointment with the Swiss representation abroad / about submitting and completing the documents

The State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) cannot provide any information on this matter. Please contact the Swiss consulate responsible for the place in which the person applying for a visa lives.

Usually you can find the information you require on the embassy or consulate website.

→ See: Swiss representations abroad

2.8   Do I need travel insurance?

If you are applying for a Schengen visa, you must prove that you have medical insurance for the entire length of your stay with a coverage of up to EUR 30,000 for costs arising as a result of:

• repatriation for medical reasons;
• emergency medical assistance;
• emergency hospital care;
• death expenses, including repatriation costs of the body or remains.

If you are planning several stays in Switzerland, you should be able to show that you have adequate insurance for the duration of your first stay. You should then sign the declaration on the visa application form that you are aware of the requirement to have adequate medical insurance for any further visits.

The insurance must be taken out by the visa applicant with an insurance company authorised by the consulate that processes the visa application. A list of authorised companies is available on the consulate’s website or directly from the consulate.

The insurance can also be taken out with a company in Switzerland by a third person (i.e. the person who signed the declaration of sponsorship) in the name of the visa applicant.

2.9   I have a Schengen residence permit – do I require a visa for Switzerland?

Holders of residence permits from a Schengen member state are permitted to enter Switzerland without a visa. You can spend a maximum of 90 days in Switzerland within the last 180 days.

You are authorised to enter Switzerland without a visa if you have one of the following residence permits: Liist of residence permits issued by the Schengen member states (PDF, 947 kB, 04.04.2024)

2.10   For which countries is my category C visa valid?

Unless otherwise noted, Schengen visas are generally valid for all member states of the Schengen Agreement, including Switzerland. Occasionally, the validity of a category C visa is limited to certain countries and is noted on the visa.

A category C visa is only accepted for entry together with a recognised and valid travel document.

2.11   Do I require a visa for airport transit?

Information on the visa for an airport transit can be found under section 2.1 in the following document: List: ID and visa provisions: particularities regardless of nationality (PDF, 204 kB, 31.03.2024)

Note: Transit (or airport transit) is when a person is travelling from outside the Schengen area to another country outside the Schengen area and changes planes at a Swiss airport. The person may not leave the airport's international transit zone. There is no entry into Switzerland.

2.12   How can I appeal against a visa refusal?

To appeal against the refusal of a visa, you must contact the competent Swiss representation abroad.

The notification of the refusal is communicated by means of a standard visa refusal form. The appeal must be made in writing (German, French or Italian) with a statement of grounds.

The appeal must be made within 30 days of receipt of the refusal. The person concerned or an authorised representative (e.g. a host in Switzerland) can submit the objection here:

State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) Quellenweg 6 3003 Bern-Wabern

If you do not have an authorised proxy, you can submit the appeal to a Swiss representation abroad.

The SEM will confirm receipt of your appeal and request you to pay an advance on costs of CHF 200 (Art. 63 APA) within 30 days.

2.13   Can I travel with a valid visa in an expired or cancelled passport?

Third-country nationals may be admitted to Switzerland if they present the following documents upon entry:

• an expired or annulled passport containing a valid visa; and
• a valid and recognised passport (without visa).

However, you may be refused entry for other reasons.

3.1   What requirements must third-country nationals meet in order to enter Switzerland?

In addition to a valid and recognised travel document (→ see questions 1.3 and 1.4), the following requirements apply:

3.1.1   Requirements for third-country nationals who do not require a visa

→ See question 2.1: Do I require a visa?

• You must prove the purpose and circumstances of your stay in Switzerland and/or in the other countries you are visiting;
• You must have sufficient financial resources to cover the entire duration of your intended stay and for the return trip to your country of origin or for transit to a third country, or you must be able to obtain the necessary financial resources by some other lawful means; → See question 3.2
• You must not be the subject of an alert issued in the Schengen Information System (SIS) for the purposes of refusing entry ;
• You must not pose a threat to Swiss security, public order, public health or the international relations of any of the Schengen states;
• You must not be subject to an expulsion order or any measure banning you from entering Switzerland.

We recommend that you also carry the following documents with you:

• A return ticket valid for a maximum of 90 days or a ticket for continuing your journey to a country outside the Schengen area together with the visa required to enter the country of final destination;
• Letter of invitation to stay with private individuals or family members (no formal requirements, a copy is sufficient); → See question 8.1
• Confirmation of a reservation at a hotel (a copy is sufficient);
• If you are on a business trip, a letter from the company that has invited you, confirming the dates of your stay (a copy is sufficient). → See question 8.1

3.1.2   Requirements for third-country nationals who require a visa

• You are in possession of a valid category C visa , a valid category D visa or a valid residence permit from a Schengen state: List of residence permits issued by the Schengen member states (PDF, 947 kB, 04.04.2024)
• You must explain the purpose and conditions of your stay in Switzerland and/or in the state(s) you intend to visit;
• You must have sufficient financial resources to cover the entire duration of your intended stay and for the return trip to your country of origin or for transit to a third country, or you must be able to obtain the necessary financial resources by some other lawful means;
• You have medical insurance ;
• You must not be the subject of an alert issued in the Schengen Information System (SIS) for the purposes of refusing entry;

Note: If you plan to enter the Schengen area via a country other than Switzerland you are advised to find out about the entry conditions for the Schengen area from the representation of the relevant country.

3.2   What is meant by «sufficient financial means for a stay in the Schengen area»?

Third country nationals may be questioned by the border authorities about the purpose of their visit as well as their financial means. They may be turned away if they do not have sufficient financial means and are unable to provide details of where they will be staying and the purpose of their visit.

Sufficient financial resources can be demonstrated by showing cash, traveller's cheques, credit cards or other collaterals (e.g. bank guarantee).

Third-country nationals who remain in Switzerland at their own expense must be able to demonstrate their financial resources amounting to at least CHF 100 per day of their stay. Students with a valid student permit are required to demonstrate funds of CHF 30 per day.

Note : Persons who do not have sufficient financial means may enter Switzerland with a letter of invitation from a host.

→ See questions 8.1 and 8.2

3.3   My residence permit has expired - can I still travel?

Third-country nationals who do not require a visa can stay in Switzerland for 90 days after their residence permit has expired.

Third-country nationals who require a visa must always be in possession of a valid residence permit or visa in order to travel to Switzerland.

If you have not yet been issued a residence permit or it is currently being renewed, the following applies:

3.3.1   Swiss residence permit

The State Secretariat for Migration recommends that you apply for a so-called "return visa" before leaving Switzerland. Contact the migration authorities in your canton of residence: Cantonal migration and labour market authorities

For travelling within the Schengen area: → See question 4.3: Can I stay in the Schengen area after my residence permit has expired?

3.3.2   Residence permit from a Schengen state

Please check whether the document issued to you is on the following list:: List of residence permits issued by Schengen member states (PDF, 947 kB, 04.04.2024)

If your document is not listed, you will need a visa to enter Switzerland.

→ See question 2.4: Where and how do I apply for a category C visa for Switzerland?

4.1   How long are third-country nationals allowed to stay in Switzerland?

In principle, third-country nationals can enter the Schengen area for a maximum of 90 days within a 180-day period.

Visas with a shorter duration of stay are also issued for third-country nationals requiring a visa. The duration of the stay is noted on the visa in these cases.

Note: Third-country nationals require a permit for stays lasting longer than 90 days within a 180-day period: Residence

4.2   How is the length of stay calculated?

The days of entry and departure are included in the total duration of the stay.

The length of stay calculator helps you to calculate the lawful length of stay: Length of stay calculator  

Note: Further information on the duration of sty is available here: Requirements for entering Switzerland

4.3   Can I stay in the Schengen area after my residence permit has expired?

Persons requiring a visa may submit a visa application to the diplomatic representation of the Schengen state in which they mainly intend to stay no later than 15 days before their residence permit expires. If your main destination is Switzerland, you can extend your stay by contacting the cantonal immigration office: Cantonal immigration and employment market authorities

If you do not require a visa for Switzerland , you can stay in the country for a further 90 (continuous) days. When travelling to another Schengen member state, you should ask the competent authorities of that member state whether and under what conditions you are permitted to stay in that country.

5.1   How can I find out if I am subject to an entry ban?

You can find out if you are the subject of an entry ban by contacting the:

State Secretariat for Migration Admission and Residence Division Quellenweg 6 3003 Bern-Wabern

Tel.: +41 (0)58 465 11 11 Fax: +41 (0)31 325 93 79

[email protected]

5.2   Can I enter the country if I have been expelled?

If you are subject to an expulsion order under criminal law, you may not enter or stay in Switzerland for the duration of the expulsion order.

An expulsion order for Switzerland cannot be cancelled or suspended.

6.1   I am looking for information on family reunification

6.1.1   persons who are not in an asylum procedure.

You can obtain information on family reunification from the cantonal migration office responsible for your place of residence: Cantonal immigration and employment market authorities

Further information on family reunification is available here: FAQ Residence and Integration Criteria  (available in German, French and Italian)

6.1.2   Asylum seekers

Information on family asylum or family reunification is available here: Special procedure

Applications should be submitted in writing to the State Secretariat for Migration.

6.2   Can I work in Switzerland?

Information on access to the Swiss labour market is available here: Employment

7.1   Are there travel concessions for school children?

7.1.1   school children residing in switzerland.

Pupils who do not have a travel document or a Swiss residence permit may travel within the EU/EFTA area without a visa for school trips, provided they are on a special list.

The pupils listed are required to travel as a member of a group and need to be accompanied by at least one teacher.

The names of schoolchildren holding a residence permit type N, F or S may also be included on the list.

If a pupil does not hold a valid travel document, the list is accepted in lieu of a travel document, provided it includes a photo of the child.

The list and further information can be obtained from the competent cantonal immigration authorities: Cantonal immigration and employment market authorities

For travel to Ireland and Cyprus, the respective embassies can provide information on whether the country in question recognises the school list issued by Switzerland.

7.1.2   School children resident in the EU/EFTA area

School children from third countries resident in an EU or EFTA member state may enter Switzerland without a visa if a separate list with the names of the school children, issued by the competent authorities of the respective EU or EFTA member state, is presented.

The list of school children is recognised as a valid replacement travel document by Switzerland provided it contains a passport photo of the pupils in question.

7.2   Are minors allowed to enter Switzerland unaccompanied, or accompanied by persons other than their parents?

In principle, entry is possible for unaccompanied minors or minors who are not travelling with a parent, provided they fulfil the regular entry requirements.

→ see question 3

However, for security reasons (e.g. suspicion of child abduction), the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) recommends that minors carry a declaration of consent from their parents or the person with parental authority.

The declaration of consent should include the personal details and telephone number of the person with parental authority. It can also include the date of the trip, destination, duration and reason for travelling.

The declaration of consent must be written in one of the official Swiss languages (German, French or Italian) or in English. SEM does not have a special form for this purpose, nor are there any requirements what form such a note should take.

8.1   What are the requirements for inviting someone (either on a private or business visit) to Switzerland?

The authorities may ask third-country nationals travelling to Switzerland to visit family/friends or for business reasons to present a letter of invitation during the visa procedure or upon entry. The invitation letter must be issued by the host in Switzerland.

Information on the invitation letter is available here: Information on the invitation letter (PDF, 119 kB, 13.07.2020)

8.2   What is a declaration of sponsorship?

A declaration of sponsorship is an official document proving that third-country nationals have sufficient financial means to stay in Switzerland. By signing the declaration of sponsorship, the (solvent) signatory person resident or domiciled in Switzerland undertakes to assume the costs of illness, accident, return travel and living expenses incurred during the guest's stay in the Schengen area.

The declaration of sponsorship must cover costs for people travelling alone and for groups or families of not more than ten persons of up to CHF 30,000.

Further information on the declaration of sponsorship and how to obtain it can be found here: Information on declaration of Sponsorship (PDF, 155 kB, 06.12.2013)

9.   Visa for transporting passengers or goods to Switzerland

A distinction should be made between a notification or work permit requirement and a visa requirement .

Notification or work permit requirement :

• If the journey is made by a  company  registered in  the EU or EFTA  based on the Overland Transport Agreement between Switzerland and EU. Drivers who are third-country nationals can also make journeys to Switzerland for companies registered in the EU or EFTA under the Agreement on the Free Movement of Persons (AFMP) provided they are authorised to work in the regular employment market of an EU or EFTA state.
• If the journey is made by a company registered in one of the following third countries : Albania, Algeria, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Morocco, North Macedonia, Moldova, Russia, Serbia, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Belarus. Switzerland has concluded an agreement with these countries on the cross-border movement of persons and goods by road.  
• Occasional passenger transport journeys (tourist trips) and goods transport  to Switzerland made by a company registered in another third country (e.g. Montenegro) may be made but require authorisation if they take longer than eight days. The driver also requires a work permit. Applications for work permits must be submitted by the employer to the competent  cantonal immigration and employment market authorities . You can find information on the application documents to be submitted here: Application documents .
• Regular passenger transport journeys  (scheduled services) to Switzerland always require authorisation irrespective of the driver's nationality or the place where the company is registered. Scheduled services require  authorisation  (web page available in German, French and Italian) from the Federal Office of Transport (FOT), while the drivers require a work permit under the law on foreign nationals. Applications for authorisation for the scheduled service must be submitted directly to the  FOT  (web page available in German, French and Italian). Applications for work permits must be submitted by the employer to the competent  cantonal immigration and employment market authorities . You can find information on the application documents to be submitted here: Application . Further information on authorisation requirements for the regular and irregular transport of passengers and goods can be found in the  joint SEM-SECO circular dated 28 February 2017 (PDF, 613 kB, 28.02.2017) .

Visa requirement:

As goods and passenger transport journeys, with the exception of transit journeys, are always regarded as gainful employment under the law on foreign nationals, the visa provisions on entering Switzerland for the purpose of working apply. Please  check the visa requirements for the relevant nationality . In contrast to the authorisation requirement, it is the nationality of the driver and not the place where the company is registered that is decisive when determining whether the visa requirement applies.

For example, heavy goods vehicle drivers from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia or North Macedonia require a visa to enter Switzerland, regardless of how long they plan to stay. Please contact your nearest  Swiss representation  to apply for the visa.

Transit journeys

The international transport of passengers or goods through  Switzerland (transit) is  not  regarded as gainful employment. The company concerned does not normally require authorisation and, depending on his or her nationality, the driver does  not  require a visa.

For example, a Serbian driver who transports tourists or goods from Serbia through Switzerland to France does not require a visa.

Last modification 20.03.2024

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Citizens of EU/EFTA member states Open accordion

You must have a valid passport or national identity card to enter Switzerland. In some instances, Switzerland will accept a travel document that has expired. You can find out whether this applies to you here Overview of ID and visa provisions according to nationality.

Citizens of non-European states Open accordion

Citizens of countries outside the EU and EFTA who are not coming to Switzerland to work may stay in the country for a maximum of 3 months if they have a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the scheduled date of departure from Switzerland and if the passport was issued less than 10 years ago.

Citizens of certain non-European countries also need a visa to enter Switzerland. You can find out if this applies to you on the page about visas for foreign nationals .

Minors travelling without a parent Open accordion

Unlike other countries, Switzerland does not have any special provisions on minors who enter Switzerland unaccompanied by family members or parents.

However, it is advisable for minors in this situation to carry a letter signed by their parents or guardian permitting such travel. The letter should contain the personal details of the parents/guardian, their telephone number and:

the parents’ names and identity document number (and possibly also a photocopy of the document);

the names, identity document number and address of any person accompanying the minor;

name and identity document number of the minor;

itinerary and dates of travel permitted by the parents/guardian.

Some communes and cantons provide a special form for this purpose (see example from the canton of Vaud). However, permission from the parents/guardian may also take the form of a letter.

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If you would like more information on what travel documents you require to enter Switzerland, on crossing borders, travelling around the Schengen Area or obtaining a visa, please consult the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) website FAQ – Entry .

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Book flights, reserve seats and access your digital boarding passes. With the SWISS app, your mobile travel companion for journeys with the Lufthansa Group network airlines, you can do all this and more. Push notifications will inform you of your flight’s status in real time, so you are kept up to date throughout your journey. With the SWISS app you are always well informed, from booking your flight to the arrival of your baggage at your destination so you can rest assured that your journey will run smoothly. Your personal data and personalized services can all be conveniently managed on your smartphone. In short, the SWISS app ensures you are well informed about all aspects of your flight. The main features of the SWISS app: Before your flight • Book your flight, reserve your seat and add your baggage: All this can be done conveniently in the app. You can also book a rental car or reserve or change your seat on the plane if you need to. With the app, you also have the option to add additional baggage. • Online check-in: Use the SWISS app to check in with ease for all flights operated by Lufthansa Group Network Airlines. Your digital flight ticket will be sent directly to your smartphone. Use the app to show your mobile boarding pass at the airport. • Travel ID and SWISS Miles and More: You now have the option of adding several payment methods to your Travel ID account so you can pay seamlessly and easily anytime and anywhere. To log in, use your Travel ID or SWISS Miles & More login credentials. Enter your personal data and personalized services to adapt the SWISS app to your needs. • Real-time information and flight status: In the 24 hours before your flight, your personal travel assistant will inform you of all important updates about your trip. Push notifications will appear on your home screen, so you always know when it’s time to check in or if there have been any gate changes. This way you always have an overview of your flight and the most current information. During the flight • Flight ticket and on-board services: With the SWISS app, you always have your mobile boarding pass and on-board services in your pocket, even during the flight and when you’re offline. This means you receive important flight information when you need it, ensuring that any changes to your flight don’t come as a surprise. After the flight • Track your baggage: Your digital travel companion is also there to lend a helping hand after landing. You can easily track your checked baggage in the SWISS app so you can arrive relaxed at your destination. With the SWISS app, you can enjoy a carefree journey. From booking your flights and rental cars to receiving automatic information and updates on the day of travel, the smartphone app is your handy travel companion. You can also manage your personal data while on the go. Download the SWISS app now and enjoy your flight! Your personal travel assistant is there for you before, during and after your journey. Find out about our flight offers at swiss.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and X to stay up to date. If you have any questions or require support, please do not hesitate to get in touch. You can contact us at https://www.swiss.com/ch/en/customer-support/faq.

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Don’t book you seat with this app!

I have now tried to book our premium seats 3 times!!! And they just disappear the day after, I have called in and spent 1500 EUR and 2 weeks stress

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This userunfriendly and instable app brings an extra layer of adventure to your travel experience!

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