If you are heading to Switzerland or beyond - find out about the award winning service and cuisine aboard SWISS International Airlines from Montreal to both Zurich and Geneva. There are convenient connectors in Canada from Toronto to Montreal - so you avoid connecting in the US or elsewhere in Europe before you arrive in Switzerland. SWISS is Switzerland’s national airline and true to its roots in terms of service and efficiency. It’s proudly Swiss bringing local traditions and cuisine to your journey right from the start.
SWISS is a premium luxury airline serving over 100 destinations in 43 countries with hubs in Zurich and Geneva. From Switzerland there are connections to places as varied as Tel Aviv, Delhi, Beijing, Singapore, Nairobi and Johannesburg. SWISS carry some 16.5 million passengers a year with its 91-aircraft fleet that includes Boeing 777 and Airbus 330 aircraft.
Exciting news for 2018 is new connections with SWISS to Marseille and Bordeaux in the South of France, Kiev the capital of Ukraine, and the historic city of Wroclaw in Poland.
SWISS operate Airbus A330 aircraft on flights out of Montreal and Internet access and cell phone connection are available aboard these planes at a separate charge. All passengers also receive a personal reading offer 7 days before your departure. Choose your daily newspapers or favourite magazines online at your convenience, and download them onto your smartphone, tablet or laptop before you travel.
The economy class dining options are excellent. You have a choice of 2 meals on long haul flights, one meat and one vegetarian (which is based on a Hiltl recipe - a wonderful vegetarian restaurant in Zurich). You will also get to taste popular Swiss cheeses such as Gruyere, Appenzeller and Tête de Moine. Flying Economy Class you also have the option to pre-order one of 6 à la carte gourmet meals.
Economy Class gives you the option to select your seat in advance. You can opt to upgrade to the Preferred Zone (just behind business class and some of the first to disembark) or to seats with extra legroom. Your seat includes a personal screen for in flight entertainment as well as a personal USB connection. One item of hand baggage and one item of checked baggage are included in your ticket.
SWISS is a luxury, premium airline and Business Class travel on SWISS ensures your journey to Switzerland is as civilized as the country itself. As the national airline of Switzerland, SWISS are focused on reflecting “Swissness” and the many faces of Switzerland itself. It’s a country that has strong traditional roots – yet which embraces modernity. And which mixes a strong sense of identity with a tradition of hospitality. With “Swissness” on board such as regional dishes and Swiss Cheese, you’ll feel like you are already in Switzerland the moment you take off.
SWISS provide an award willing "Taste of Switzerland" in business class: top chefs create seasonal dishes from Swiss regions, and the menus change every three months. They are created by selected guest chefs whose first-class restaurants have received Michelin stars and Gault Millau points. The focus on regional and seasonal specialties guarantees a culinary flight of fancy – and Swiss wine, cheese and chocolate are, of course, also part of the menu.
Grapes have been grown in Switzerland since Roman times. However, local wine is one of Switzerland’s best-kept secrets, and it’s not widely known internationally. The Swiss drink nearly all the wine they make - only around one percent of Swiss wine is exported – but when you fly on SWISS you have the opportunity to taste it!
Business Class hospitality starts with access to airport lounges in Montreal and many of the airlines’ destinations. You have a generous baggage allowance of two 32 kg checked bags, and Business Class luggage receives priority handling. There are separate Business Class check in desks at the airport and Business Class passengers are amongst the first to go on board.
You will travel in luxury with a comfortable seat that converts to a lie flat bed over 2ms in length. There is lots of storage, a massage feature and recharging points for your devices right in your seat.
You will relax from the moment you receive a welcome drink and an amenity kit with items to make your flight more comfortable. Attentive service and excellent, award winning food and wine will continue the pampering throughout the flight. On board entertainment is provided at your personal screen, and Business Class passengers also receive the exclusive SWISS Universe magazine.
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