SWISS confirms delivery of first A350
SWISS received (09-Oct-2025) its first A350-900 aircraft (HB-IFA) at Zurich Airport. The aircraft will be deployed on short haul routes from 25-Oct-2025, including Zurich-Palma de Mallorca service, before transitioning to long haul operations. The carrier plans to deploy the aircraft on Zurich-Boston service from 20-Nov-2025. The aircraft is the first in the SWISS' long haul fleet to feature the new 'SWISS Senses' cabin interior, offering three suites with up to four seats in first class, 45 seats in business class, 38 seats in premium economy class and 156 seats in economy class. [more - original PR] [more - original PR - II]
Background ✨
The first SWISS A350-900, named 'Lausanne', was delivered at Zurich Airport on 09-Oct-2025, with nine more A350s expected by 2031. The aircraft will initially serve short haul routes before transitioning to long haul, with Zurich-Boston as the first long haul destination from 20-Nov-2025. The A350s will feature the new SWISS Senses cabin and are replacing the A340-300 fleet1 2 3 4.