You can now book flights with the new SWISS First, SWISS Business, SWISS Premium Economy, and SWISS Economy on board, and choose the seat you want at the time of booking.
SWISS Senses is currently available for travel between Zurich and Boston. More destinations will gradually be added over the next few months, and these can then also be booked for departures starting in 2026.
As of 29 July 2025. Subject to changes.
In early October 2025, the first brand-new SWISS Airbus A350-900 landed in Zurich. During the introductory phase, the A350 featuring a completely redesigned cabin as part of the new SWISS Senses long-haul experience will initially be deployed on selected short-haul routes from Zurich, including Düsseldorf, Hanover, Málaga, Palma de Mallorca, and Prague.
On 20 November 2025, the first long-haul flight will follow on the Zurich–Boston route.
Find out which travel classes are initially available on A350 flights and things to note during the introductory phase.
Initially, the A350 will operate on selected short-haul routes to and from Zurich. Please note the following special details:
1 Please note: Other aircraft types, that are not yet equipped with the long-haul experience SWISS Senses, may also be used on these routes.
2 If a different aircraft is deployed for operational reasons, the seat reservation will apply to a Preferred Zone Seat in SWISS Economy.
On 20 November 2025, the A350 will start operating on the Zurich–Boston route.1 Until the end of the year, the following booking details apply:
1 Please note: Other aircraft types, that are not yet equipped with the long-haul experience SWISS Senses, may also be used on these routes.
Would you like to know where each seat is located in the cabin? Then our downloadable seat map will help you.
Download SWISS Senses (A350-900) seat mapThe link will be opened in a new browser tab
You have the option of reserving your preferred seat in all travel classes up to 2 hours before departure. As is currently the case, passengers who have not made a seat reservation in advance will be allocated one of the remaining seats free of charge at check-in at the latest.
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In SWISS First, you can choose between the Suite and the Suite Plus. The First Class SuiteThe link will be opened in a new browser tab is located next to the window and can always be reserved free of charge. The First Class Suite PlusThe link will be opened in a new browser tab, in the middle of the cabin, offers passengers traveling alone maximum privacy and comfort for a fee. Since the Suite Plus seats can be converted into a comfortable double bed, this suite can also be booked for two people traveling together. The First Suite Plus for two people can only be booked via the SWISS Service Center on tel.: +41 44 564 11 00.
In SWISS Business you can choose between five different seats. The Business Class Classic SeatThe link will be opened in a new browser tab can always be booked free of charge (exception: Business Light fare) and offers all the benefits of the new product. There is the option to book seats with additional comfort for a fee (the Business Class SuiteThe link will be opened in a new browser tab with closeable doors and the Extra Space SeatThe link will be opened in a new browser tab with plenty of room), depending on frequent flyer status or the selected fare. Good to know: During the introductory phase, the Privacy SeatThe link will be opened in a new browser tab right next to the window, and the Extra Long Bed SeatThe link will be opened in a new browser tab with a 2.2-meter-long / 7ft 2in-long bed can be booked free of charge.
In SWISS Premium EconomyThe link will be opened in a new browser tab, passengers can reserve their preferred seat in advance for a fee. When booking the Premium Economy Flex fare, the advanced seat reservation is included free of charge.
In SWISS EconomyThe link will be opened in a new browser tab, passengers can reserve their preferred seat in advance for a fee. On the Economy Flex fare, the reservation of an Economy Classic Seat is free of charge.
Note: Prices for advance seat reservation vary depending on the length of the route, the passenger’s frequent flyer status, the fare booked and the booking channel. For up-to-date prices, please consult your booking tool.
If, in the case of a rebooking or change of aircraft type, the originally purchased seat category is no longer available, the charges for the advance seat reservation can be refunded in most instances.
In the case of the cancelation and refund of a ticket, the seat charge will also be refunded in most instances.
HON Circle Members enjoy special privileges when booking SWISS Senses flights.
As is currently the case, HON Circle Members can reserve any seat free of charge in SWISS Economy and SWISS Premium Economy (exception: Premium Economy Light fare). In SWISS Business, HON Circle Members will only incur a charge for reserving the SWISS Business Suite. All other seats – and that’s up to 80% of the Business Class seats – can be booked free of charge for HON Circle Members (exception: Business Light fare).
In addition, the privileges which HON Circle Members enjoy will also apply to traveling companions who are booked under the same PNR.
Senators enjoy special privileges when booking SWISS Senses flights.
As is currently the case, Senators can reserve any seat free of charge in SWISS Economy and SWISS Premium Economy (exception: Premium Economy Light fare). In SWISS Business (exception: Business Light fare), in addition to the Classic Seat, Senators can also reserve the Extra Space Seat and the Privacy Seat at no extra cost.
In addition, the privileges which Senators enjoy will also apply to traveling companions who are booked under the same PNR.
SWISS Senses will be introduced for the first time in January 2026 in the newly delivered Airbus A350-900. By 2031, SWISS will gradually add a total of ten brand-new Airbus A350-900 aircraft to its fleet.
In addition, the completely redesigned cabin will also be gradually rolled out to other aircraft types such as the Airbus A330 and Boeing 777.