Airline Guide · Europe
Swiss International Air Lines (LX)
Switzerland's flag carrier and a Lufthansa Group subsidiary, Swiss is a Star Alliance member known for premium service from Zurich.
LX airline facts
IATA Code
LX
ICAO Code
SWR
Callsign
Swiss
Country
Switzerland
Headquarters
Basel
Region
Europe
Alliance
Star Alliance
Founded
2002
Swiss International Air Lines hubs
Primary airports where Swiss International Air Lines concentrates operations and offers the most connections.
ZRH · LSZH
Zurich
Zurich Airport
GVA
GVA hub
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Frequently asked: LX
Where is Swiss International Air Lines based?
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Swiss International Air Lines (IATA: LX, ICAO: SWR) is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland. The airline was founded in 2002 and operates a fleet of approximately 90 aircraft.
What is Swiss International Air Lines's IATA code?
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The IATA code for Swiss International Air Lines is LX. The ICAO code is SWR. The radio callsign used by air traffic control is "Swiss".
Which alliance does Swiss International Air Lines belong to?
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Swiss International Air Lines is a member of Star Alliance, which means passengers can earn and redeem frequent flyer miles with partner airlines, access partner lounges, and enjoy other alliance benefits.
What are Swiss International Air Lines's primary hubs?
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Swiss International Air Lines operates primary hubs at ZRH, GVA. These are the airports where the airline concentrates its operations and offers the most onward connections.
How many aircraft does Swiss International Air Lines have?
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Swiss International Air Lines operates a fleet of approximately 90 aircraft. Fleet size and composition change frequently as airlines retire older aircraft and add new ones — check the airline's website for the current fleet.
When was Swiss International Air Lines founded?
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Swiss International Air Lines was founded in 2002, making it one of the airlines with a long operational history.
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