SWISS Senses – The new experience on long-haul flights

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.

During the current summer timetable 2026, guests can experience the new SWISS Senses cabin interior on flights operated with the Airbus A350-900 on the Zurich–Boston and Zurich–Seoul routes.

During the 2026/2027 winter schedule, the SWISS Senses cabin will be available on the Zurich–Johannesburg route, as well as on selected flights between Zurich and Shanghai.

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The key points about booking at a glance

Would you like to know where each seat is located in the cabin? Then our downloadable seat map will help you.

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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.

Rebookings and refunds of advance seat reservations in SWISS Senses First and Business

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.

Exclusive benefits for status customers

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.

What's next for SWISS Senses

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.

SWISS Senses – a redefined way of traveling

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