7 underrated destinations for a city visit
As a Cabin Crew Member, it is my privilege to visit the world’s loveliest cities almost by the way. And although I can understand why New York, Hong Kong and Paris are right at the top of the list of...
View ArticleInstagramer of the month in October
Grüezi, dear @flyswiss-followers! Welcome on board my October flight. Summer is well and truly over, and autumn is upon us. The days are getting shorter, and our longing to travel is growing. It is my...
View ArticleSWISS, the Airline of Switzerland
SWISS celebrated its 15th birthday last year. And freelance author Werner Vogt has taken the occasion to chronicle the still young but already eventful history of The Airline of Switzerland. SWISS, or...
View ArticleSWISS FOUR ZERO HEAVY
Part 1: LX40, across the Atlantic in eleven hours From a childhood dream to a real job If you think of the term dream job, you immediately think of numerous key words. Fireman. Police. Vet. Or PILOT!...
View ArticleSWISS FOUR ZERO HEAVY II
Part 2: A Layover well spent Into the desert – Mojave Air & Space Port After a relaxing evening in Long Beach and a hearty breakfast, we decided to rent a small Cessna 172 at the local airport....
View ArticleAviatar – the digital Twin
A lot of people are confused when they first hear the word “Aviatar” because it makes them think of the blue creatures from the famous film “Avatar”. And even though the two words probably share the...
View ArticleSWISS creates shining eyes on Sternschnuppe Kids’ Day 2018
On Wednesday, 26 September, SWISS gave 24 children from the Sternschnuppe children’s charity an unforgettable and impressive afternoon. Together with their parents and siblings, the children enjoyed a...
View ArticleInstagramer of the month in November
Dear @flyswiss followers, A warm welcome to November, and in this case specifically to “SWISS Technics”! Almost tirelessly, SWISS aircraft head to far-off destinations all over the world before then...
View ArticleGreat interest in the Day of the Future
To have the opportunity to enter the cockpit of an Airbus A330, inspect the inner workings of a jet engine or to join the trainees in guiding a robot they had programmed themselves across a miniature...
View ArticleInstagramer of the month in December
Dear Aviation hungry hearts, Dear SWISS Family, I am glad to welcome you on board as my guest on our flight for the whole month of December. My name is Christina and my journey of life started 25 years...
View ArticleInstagramer of the month in January
Dear @ flyswiss followers! My name is Sibylle, and I come from lovely Oey-Diemtigen in the Bernese Oberland. I grew up there with my parents and two sisters. My family has always been my top priority,...
View ArticleThe SWISS Experience trainees
We are Constantin and Nadine, and we’d like to give you an insight into the activities of a “SWISS Experience Trainee”. Flight Schedule The trainee programme for Bachelor graduates lasts one year, and...
View ArticleInstagramer of the month in February
Dear SWISS Family and Friends, My name is Kerstin, and I was born and grew up in the lovely city of Vienna. At the tender age of 22, I can also list Los Angeles and Milan among the places I have called...
View ArticleLa Fête de Vignerons
Being “Made of Switzerland”, we at SWISS are always keen to familiarize our guests with the features of our home country, its culture and its traditions from which we draw our daily inspiration. The...
View ArticleInstagramer of the month in February
Dear SWISS Family and Friends, My name is Kerstin, and I was born and grew up in the lovely city of Vienna. At the tender age of 22, I can also list Los Angeles and Milan among the places I have...
View ArticleLa Fête des Vignerons
Being “Made of Switzerland”, we at SWISS are always keen to familiarize our guests with the features of our home country, its culture and its traditions from which we draw our daily inspiration. The...
View ArticleInstagramer of the month in March
Dear @flyswiss followers, welcome to the month of March Winter is almost over, and spring is fast approaching. As your Instagramer of the Month, I am delighted to take you along on my flights and show...
View ArticleA day in the life of a trainee pilot
08.10 a.m. on a cold but sunny February morning at Grenchen airport in the Canton of Solothurn. At the back of the site stands an unassuming white building bearing the name European Flight Academy. On...
View ArticleA day in the life of a female pilot
Every day millions of people queue at airport check-ins, hand over their luggage and stream through security. Just a short wait at the gate before you board, and then you’ve done all you need to do...
View ArticleFor a brighter future
Helping Lesotho’s young For over 15 years, SWISS has been collecting coins and notes in all currencies on board its long-haul flights to support SOS Children’s Villages. SOS Children’s Villages is...
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