SWISS

Most unrealistic minimum connection ever? 30 minutes at JFK between different terminals!

by Janice Hough on January 29, 2013

United Airlines with their code-share partner Swiss may have come up with the best minimum connecting time, or rather, worst, I’ve seen — a 30-minute connection to an international flight, with two different carriers, in two different terminals, at JFK Airport.

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What we’re reading: SWISS flys on Times Square subway shuttle, Delta invests $1.4B in LGA and JFK, hangover bus, biofueled 787

by Stephanus Surjaputra on April 18, 2012

SWISS Airlines welcomes passengers aboard the NYC Time Square shuttle, Delta invests $1.4B in LaGuardia and JFK, the Las Vegas’ hangover bus, 787 powered by biofuel takes off

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Swiss International Air Lines agent becomes a traveler’s best friend

by Janice Hough on October 19, 2010

It was one of those theoretically simple changes that turned out to be a potential nightmare. A client booked an advance-purchase business class ticket and then found he needed to change the return to come back earlier. This can be a very expensive proposition.

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Lufthansa succeeds in uniting all German-speaking airlines

by Charlie Leocha on September 9, 2009

The final verdict was issued by the competition committee at the E.U. and now Austrian Airlines will become a part of Lufthansa joining Swiss to complete the German-speaking trifecta. This gives Lufthansa a solid footing in all air transportation routes connecting central Europe.

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Why have U.S. airlines surrendered their leadership?

by Charlie Leocha on January 28, 2009

Charlie LeochaOnce upon a time, US airlines were the envy of the industry. American carriers served more passengers than any international airline. They flew the latest planes with the finest amenities. What happened?

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Swiss Air Lines and US Airlines codeshare

by Charlie Leocha on April 30, 2008

Swiss International announced an improbably codeshare arrangement with US Airways.

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SWISS upgrades European fleet

by Charlie Leocha on April 10, 2008

In a stark contrast to U.S. legacy carriers bent on using airplanes until they are totally worn out, SWISS International Airlines is in a program of upgrading their European fleet.

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