SWISS International Air Lines·Star Alliance
SWISS Fare Classes — What Each Ticket Includes
SWISS Fare Classes — What Each Ticket Includes — Summary
Every SWISS fare brand compared: what is included, what is restricted, and which cheap fare ends up costing more once you add a bag.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
- Economy Light: Includes: Cabin bag only.
- Economy Classic: Includes: One checked bag and paid seat selection.
- SWISS First: Includes: Private suite, dedicated First lounge at Zurich with a private security lane, chauffeur transfer.
- Cabins on board: SWISS operates: Economy, Premium Economy, Business, SWISS First..
Economy Light
Includes: Cabin bag only. Watch out for: No checked bag, no changes, no seat selection.
Economy Classic
Includes: One checked bag and paid seat selection. Watch out for: Changes for a fee plus fare difference.
SWISS First
Includes: Private suite, dedicated First lounge at Zurich with a private security lane, chauffeur transfer. Watch out for: Available on A330, A340 and 777 aircraft only.
Cabins on board
SWISS operates: Economy, Premium Economy, Business, SWISS First.
How fare choice affects baggage
One cabin bag up to 8 kg (17 lbs) plus a personal item in Economy; two pieces in Business and First. Included on Economy Classic and above for transatlantic travel; charged on Economy Light. SWISS applies the same fare-brand logic as Lufthansa, so a Light fare plus a bag typically costs more than Classic outright.
How fare choice affects changes
Light is non-changeable; Classic and Flex change for a fee or free plus fare difference.
SWISS fare classes explained — common questions
What is the cheapest SWISS fare and what does it exclude?
Economy Light. Includes: Cabin bag only. Restriction: No checked bag, no changes, no seat selection.
Which SWISS fare includes a checked bag?
Included on Economy Classic and above for transatlantic travel; charged on Economy Light. SWISS applies the same fare-brand logic as Lufthansa, so a Light fare plus a bag typically costs more than Classic outright.
More SWISS help
Booking SWISS? Talk to a US travel consultant.
Fare rules, baggage allowances and change policies differ by route and fare brand. Our consultants confirm the exact terms attached to your itinerary before you pay — and handle the change or refund if plans move.