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If flying to Europe or beyond, you should try Premium Economy Class on Swiss International Airlines.

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The airline now offers Premium Economy Class on its daily flights to and from Zurich and Johannesburg. 

The new class of travel supplements Swiss’ existing Economy, Business and First Class cabins.

“We are delighted to see SWISS Premium Economy now being offered to travellers between Johannesburg and Zurich, too,” says Matthias Lefèvre, General Manager South Africa for SWISS and the Lufthansa Group.

SWISS PREMIUM ECONOMY CLASS

Swiss Premium Economy is in a class of its own. Compared with the Premium Economy on some other airlines, the Swiss Premium Economy has all the feels of a Business Class.

Flying Premium Economy with Swiss is worth every cent, though fares might not be much more than traditional economy class. This depends on when passengers book and pay for tickets.

“Our new class of travel meets a rising demand for more privacy, comfort and individuality aloft. And in adding it to our range of customer options, we are further strengthening our premium positioning in the growing leisure travel segment.” Lefèvre said.

PREMIUM SEATING

Travellers in Premium Economy enjoy more privacy and comfort in the specially designed hardshell seats.

The Premium Economy seat offers more space with a greater recline and a foldout footrest. At 46 to 48 centimetres, the seat is wider than the standard economy class seat.  Seat pitch has also been increased from 78.7 to 99 centimetres.

The newly designed seat also features two USB ports and personal in-seat reading lamps which offer individual lighting. Access to the inflight audio selection and films and shows is available via personal 15.6-inch screens.

INFLIGHT CATERING

Besides the extra space offered in Premium Economy, Swiss’ inflight cuisine has also been specially tailored for the bespoke new class of travel.

All Premium Economy travellers receive a refreshing elderberry welcome drink. Superior inflight meals are offered. There is a choice of three hot dishes, all served on crockery made of China.

One of the three dishes is from the award-winning SWISS Taste of Switzerland inflight culinary programme. There are superb vegetarian options. The vegetarian options are specially designed by Hiltl, the world’s oldest vegetarian restaurant.

OTHER BENEFITS

The baggage allowance for passengers in Premium Economy is two pieces of checked baggage (23 kgs per bag). Guests will enjoy priority boarding, before Economy Class passengers.

Travellers will have complimentary access to the SWISS Business Lounges at Zurich and Geneva airports. Access to SWISS’ Arrival Lounge at Zurich Airport is possible at discounted rates.

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