Swiss Airlines Seat Selection Policy

Swiss Airlines offers passengers the convenience and flexibility of selecting their seats in advance, ensuring a more comfortable and personalized travel experience. The Swiss Airlines seat selection policy is designed to accommodate various passenger needs, preferences, and travel classes.

Overview of Seat Selection Policy

Economy Class:

Standard Seat Selection: Passengers in Economy Class can select their seats for free during online check-in, which opens 23 hours before departure. For those who prefer to choose their seats earlier, Swiss Airlines offers the option to reserve standard seats in advance for a fee.

Preferred Seating: For a more comfortable experience, passengers can choose preferred seats, which include more legroom and are located at the front of the Economy cabin. This option is available for an additional fee and can be booked during the reservation process or via the "Manage Booking" section on the Swiss Airlines website.

Business Class:

Complimentary Seat Selection: Passengers traveling in Business Class can select their seats at no additional cost at any time after booking. This includes both standard and preferred seats, ensuring Business Class travelers have the best choice of available seats.

First Class:

Premium Seating Options: First Class passengers enjoy complimentary seat selection with access to the most luxurious and spacious seating options. Passengers can select their seats at any time after booking without any additional fees.

How to Select Your Seat

During Booking: When booking your flight on the Swiss Airlines website or mobile app, you will be given the option to select your seat. Simply follow the prompts to choose from available seating options.

Manage Booking: If you’ve already booked your flight, you can select or change your seat by logging into the "Manage Booking" section on the Swiss Airlines website. Enter your booking reference and last name to access your reservation and choose your preferred seat.

Online Check-In: Seat selection is also available during online check-in, which opens 23 hours before your scheduled departure. This is a convenient option if you haven’t selected your seat in advance.

Seat Selection Fees

The fees for seat selection vary based on the route, travel class, and seat type. Here’s a general breakdown:

Standard Seats: Fees for standard seats in Economy Class start from CHF 12 per leg, depending on the flight route.

Preferred Seats: These seats are available for a higher fee, starting from CHF 25 per leg, depending on the route and seat location.

Business and First Class: Complimentary seat selection is included in the ticket price.

Special Considerations

Families and Groups: Swiss Airlines aims to seat families and groups together. If you are traveling with children, it is advisable to select your seats in advance to ensure you are seated together.

Passengers with Special Needs: Passengers requiring special assistance should contact Swiss Airlines customer service for seat selection. Swiss Airlines will make every effort to accommodate special seating needs without additional charges.

Final Tips

Early Booking: To ensure the best choice of seats, it’s recommended to book your seat as early as possible, especially on popular routes.

Check Seat Maps: Utilize the Swiss Airlines seat map feature during booking to view available seats and make an informed decision.

Frequent Flyers: Members of the Miles & More frequent flyer program may have access to complimentary or discounted seat selection options, depending on their membership level.