SWISS International Air Lines announced that it will add five additional Airbus A350-900 aircraft starting in 2027, complementing the five already on order. Deliveries of these new wide-body aircraft are expected to take place between the summer of 2027 and the end of 2031.
The ten A350-900s of the company, part of the Lufthansa Group, will be equipped with the new «SWISS Senses» interiors. These new aircraft will have a capacity for 242 passengers, offering more seats in Premium Economy and making SWISS one of the Airbus A350 operators with the least dense configuration in the market.
The CEO of SWISS, Jens Fehlinger, stated that «our new Airbus A350s will make our fleet even more modern. This is a significant and vital investment to ensure that we continue meeting the high expectations of our customers. With these advanced twin-engine jets and their innovative cabins, we are taking our long-haul fleet to an entirely new level of modernity, sustainability, and onboard comfort for our passengers.»
The A350-900 is an advanced long-haul aircraft, efficient in fuel consumption and reducing carbon emissions. Additionally, its engines cut noise pollution by 50%. These new jets will replace the existing Airbus A340-300 aircraft in the company’s fleet, marking the end of the airline’s quad-engine era.
With the new «SWISS Senses» cabin, the A350 will offer extraordinary comfort and the most modern cabin features across all travel classes. The first Airbus A350-900 for SWISS will be delivered in the summer of 2025, and the remaining nine aircraft will be delivered gradually until the end of 2031. In the coming months, the airline is expected to determine which routes the new A350s will operate.
