SWISS Fare Types — Complete Comparison

Pick the right fare for your trip — compare baggage, cancellation, seat, meal and miles across all SWISS (LX) fare classes. Last verified 2026-07-07.

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SWISS, Switzerland's Lufthansa Group flag carrier, sells branded fares within each cabin — Economy as Light, Classic and Flex, and Business as Saver, Classic and Flex — with SWISS First on select long-haul aircraft. On its India routes (Mumbai and Delhi to Zurich) SWISS uses a piece concept for checked baggage, verified on swiss.com: Economy includes 1 × 23 kg (the Economy Light fare includes none), Premium Economy 2 × 23 kg, Business 2 × 32 kg and First 3 × 32 kg, with no single bag over 32 kg. Carry-on is 1 × 8 kg in Economy and Premium Economy and 2 × 8 kg in Business and First, plus a personal item. Loyalty is via Miles & More.

Quick Pick — Which SWISS Fare Should You Choose?

Cheapest
Economy Light
Lowest SWISS fare, hand-baggage-only trips
Best Value
Economy Flex
Maximum flexibility in economy
Most Flexible
Premium Economy
More comfort than economy without Business pricing
Fare details verified on 2026-07-07 from official SWISS sources. Airlines update fare structures periodically — always confirm at www.swiss.com before booking.

SWISS Fare Types — Side-by-Side Comparison

This comparison shows the typical inclusions for each SWISS fare class. Inclusions can vary by route — the fare comparison shown at booking is always authoritative.

  Economy Light Economy Economy Classic Economy Economy Flex Economy Premium Economy Premium Economy Business Saver Business Business Classic Business Business Flex Business SWISS First First
Description The cheapest SWISS economy fare — no checked bag included and the most restrictive change and refund terms, with chargeable seat selection. Best for hand-baggage-only travellers on confirmed dates.Standard SWISS economy with one checked bag included and more reasonable change terms than Light — a common leisure choice for Mumbai and Delhi to Zurich.The most flexible SWISS economy fare — one checked bag, free seat selection and the easiest changes and refunds in the cabin, for travellers who may need to adjust plans.A dedicated SWISS Premium Economy cabin on long-haul aircraft with a wider seat, more recline and an enhanced service, plus a higher two-piece checked allowance. Light variants include only one checked piece.Entry SWISS Business fare — the full lie-flat Business cabin with lounge access and priority services and a generous two-piece 32 kg allowance, at the lowest Business price with more restrictive changes. Business Light variants include only one checked piece.Mid-tier SWISS Business fare — the same lie-flat Business product as Saver with more reasonable change and refund terms and the full two-piece 32 kg allowance.The most flexible SWISS Business fare — the full lie-flat Business experience with the easiest changes and refunds and the top two-piece 32 kg allowance.SWISS First on select long-haul aircraft — a private suite, First lounge and Swiss First Lounge access, chauffeur or dedicated check-in in select cities, fine dining and the highest three-piece 32 kg checked allowance. Sold at fare levels from saver to fully flexible.
Cabin baggage 1 × 8 kg + 1 personal item (55 × 40 × 23 cm)1 × 8 kg + 1 personal item (55 × 40 × 23 cm)1 × 8 kg + 1 personal item (55 × 40 × 23 cm)1 × 8 kg + 1 personal item (55 × 40 × 23 cm)2 × 8 kg + 1 personal item (55 × 40 × 23 cm)2 × 8 kg + 1 personal item (55 × 40 × 23 cm)2 × 8 kg + 1 personal item (55 × 40 × 23 cm)2 × 8 kg + 1 personal item (55 × 40 × 23 cm)
Checked baggage No checked bag included (add for a fee); verified on swiss.com1 × 23 kg (verified on swiss.com; no piece over 32 kg)1 × 23 kg (verified on swiss.com; no piece over 32 kg)2 × 23 kg (Premium Economy Light: 1 piece) — verified on swiss.com; no piece over 32 kg2 × 32 kg (Business Light: 1 piece) — verified on swiss.com2 × 32 kg (verified on swiss.com)2 × 32 kg (verified on swiss.com)3 × 32 kg (verified on swiss.com)
Seat selection ChargeableStandard seat selection (preferred seats may be chargeable)Free seat selectionFree seat selection (fare-dependent)Free seat selectionFree seat selectionFree seat selectionFree SWISS First suite
Meals Complimentary meal and drinks includedComplimentary meal and drinks includedComplimentary meal and drinks includedEnhanced Premium Economy diningMulti-course Business diningMulti-course Business diningMulti-course Business diningÀ la carte fine dining
Cancellation fee Non-refundable beyond statutory taxesRefundable with a fee (check fare conditions)Refundable with minimal fee (check fare conditions)Varies by Light / Classic / Flex fareRefundable with a fee (check fare conditions)Refundable with a lower fee (check fare conditions)Refundable with minimal fee (check fare conditions)Varies by fare level (flexible fares fully refundable)
Reschedule fee High change fee + fare difference (where permitted)Moderate change fee + fare differenceLow or no change fee + fare differenceChange fee scales down to Flex + fare differenceChange fee + fare differenceLower change fee + fare differenceLow or no change fee + fare differenceChange fee scales down to free on flexible First fares + fare difference
Refundability Non-refundable beyond statutory taxesRefundable with deductionFully refundable per fare conditionsRefundable per fare conditionsRefundable per fare conditionsRefundable with smaller deductionFully refundable per fare conditionsRefundable per fare conditions
Miles earning Miles & More miles (reduced accrual)Standard Miles & More milesStandard Miles & More milesHigher Miles & More milesHigh Miles & More milesHigh Miles & More milesHighest Miles & More Business milesHighest Miles & More miles
Ideal for Lowest SWISS fare, hand-baggage-only tripsMost leisure travellersMaximum flexibility in economyMore comfort than economy without Business pricingBusiness travel at the best Business priceBusiness travellers who may adjust plansBusiness travellers who need full flexibilityUltimate long-haul comfort where First is offered

SWISS Fare Classes — Detailed Breakdown

Economy Light Economy

The cheapest SWISS economy fare — no checked bag included and the most restrictive change and refund terms, with chargeable seat selection. Best for hand-baggage-only travellers on confirmed dates.

1 × 8 kg + 1 personal item (55 × 40 × 23 cm)
No checked bag included (add for a fee); verified on swiss.com
Chargeable
Complimentary meal and drinks included
Non-refundable beyond statutory taxes
High change fee + fare difference (where permitted)
Non-refundable beyond statutory taxes
Miles & More miles (reduced accrual)
Lowest SWISS fare, hand-baggage-only trips
Lowest SWISS fareSame SWISS service
Economy Classic Economy

Standard SWISS economy with one checked bag included and more reasonable change terms than Light — a common leisure choice for Mumbai and Delhi to Zurich.

1 × 8 kg + 1 personal item (55 × 40 × 23 cm)
1 × 23 kg (verified on swiss.com; no piece over 32 kg)
Standard seat selection (preferred seats may be chargeable)
Complimentary meal and drinks included
Refundable with a fee (check fare conditions)
Moderate change fee + fare difference
Refundable with deduction
Standard Miles & More miles
Most leisure travellers
Checked bag includedRefundable with fee
Economy Flex Economy

The most flexible SWISS economy fare — one checked bag, free seat selection and the easiest changes and refunds in the cabin, for travellers who may need to adjust plans.

1 × 8 kg + 1 personal item (55 × 40 × 23 cm)
1 × 23 kg (verified on swiss.com; no piece over 32 kg)
Free seat selection
Complimentary meal and drinks included
Refundable with minimal fee (check fare conditions)
Low or no change fee + fare difference
Fully refundable per fare conditions
Standard Miles & More miles
Maximum flexibility in economy
Most flexible economyFree seat selection
Premium Economy Premium Economy

A dedicated SWISS Premium Economy cabin on long-haul aircraft with a wider seat, more recline and an enhanced service, plus a higher two-piece checked allowance. Light variants include only one checked piece.

1 × 8 kg + 1 personal item (55 × 40 × 23 cm)
2 × 23 kg (Premium Economy Light: 1 piece) — verified on swiss.com; no piece over 32 kg
Free seat selection (fare-dependent)
Enhanced Premium Economy dining
Varies by Light / Classic / Flex fare
Change fee scales down to Flex + fare difference
Refundable per fare conditions
Higher Miles & More miles
More comfort than economy without Business pricing
Wider seatTwo checked bagsEnhanced service
Business Saver Business

Entry SWISS Business fare — the full lie-flat Business cabin with lounge access and priority services and a generous two-piece 32 kg allowance, at the lowest Business price with more restrictive changes. Business Light variants include only one checked piece.

2 × 8 kg + 1 personal item (55 × 40 × 23 cm)
2 × 32 kg (Business Light: 1 piece) — verified on swiss.com
Free seat selection
Multi-course Business dining
Refundable with a fee (check fare conditions)
Change fee + fare difference
Refundable per fare conditions
High Miles & More miles
Business travel at the best Business price
Lie-flat seatLounge access2 × 32 kg baggage
Business Classic Business

Mid-tier SWISS Business fare — the same lie-flat Business product as Saver with more reasonable change and refund terms and the full two-piece 32 kg allowance.

2 × 8 kg + 1 personal item (55 × 40 × 23 cm)
2 × 32 kg (verified on swiss.com)
Free seat selection
Multi-course Business dining
Refundable with a lower fee (check fare conditions)
Lower change fee + fare difference
Refundable with smaller deduction
High Miles & More miles
Business travellers who may adjust plans
Lie-flat seatEasier changesLounge access
Business Flex Business

The most flexible SWISS Business fare — the full lie-flat Business experience with the easiest changes and refunds and the top two-piece 32 kg allowance.

2 × 8 kg + 1 personal item (55 × 40 × 23 cm)
2 × 32 kg (verified on swiss.com)
Free seat selection
Multi-course Business dining
Refundable with minimal fee (check fare conditions)
Low or no change fee + fare difference
Fully refundable per fare conditions
Highest Miles & More Business miles
Business travellers who need full flexibility
Most flexible BusinessLie-flat seatLounge access
SWISS First First

SWISS First on select long-haul aircraft — a private suite, First lounge and Swiss First Lounge access, chauffeur or dedicated check-in in select cities, fine dining and the highest three-piece 32 kg checked allowance. Sold at fare levels from saver to fully flexible.

2 × 8 kg + 1 personal item (55 × 40 × 23 cm)
3 × 32 kg (verified on swiss.com)
Free SWISS First suite
À la carte fine dining
Varies by fare level (flexible fares fully refundable)
Change fee scales down to free on flexible First fares + fare difference
Refundable per fare conditions
Highest Miles & More miles
Ultimate long-haul comfort where First is offered
Private suiteFirst lounge access3 × 32 kg checked bags

General Cancellation & Reschedule Notes

SWISS cancellation terms rise with the fare within each cabin: Economy Light is non-refundable, Classic and Business Saver are refundable with a fee, and the Flex fares are the most refundable. First follows the same saver-to-flex pattern. Unused statutory taxes are refundable regardless of fare. Exact amounts depend on the fare and route and are shown at booking and in Manage Booking.

Changes are most expensive on Economy Light and get cheaper up each ladder, with the Flex fares the most flexible; a fare difference may still apply. On tickets to or from the USA or Canada, the first carrier's baggage rules can apply to the whole itinerary. Confirm the exact change rules and fees at booking.

Consumer protections: Statutory government taxes are typically refundable on request even for non-refundable fares. EU261 (for EU departures), US DOT rules (for US departures) and similar consumer-protection regulations may also apply to your booking.

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SWISS Fare Types — Frequently Asked Questions

The cheapest SWISS fare is Economy Light — The cheapest SWISS economy fare — no checked bag included and the most restrictive change and refund terms, with chargeable seat selection. Best for hand-baggage-only travellers on confirmed dates. It includes no checked bag included (add for a fee); verified on swiss.com of checked baggage with 1 × 8 kg + 1 personal item (55 × 40 × 23 cm) cabin baggage. Seat selection is chargeable and meals are complimentary meal and drinks included. Cancellation: non-refundable beyond statutory taxes.
Economy Light is the lowest SWISS fare that typically includes a complimentary meal — The cheapest SWISS economy fare — no checked bag included and the most restrictive change and refund terms, with chargeable seat selection. Best for hand-baggage-only travellers on confirmed dates. Higher tiers above this fare also include meals. Lower fares charge separately for in-flight meals.
Economy Light is typically the least refundable SWISS fare — non-refundable beyond statutory taxes. Statutory government taxes (PSF, UDF, GST on taxes) are always refundable on request even on non-refundable fares. For full refundability, choose Premium Economy or above.
Economy Light on SWISS typically includes 1 × 8 kg + 1 personal item (55 × 40 × 23 cm) of cabin baggage and no checked bag included (add for a fee); verified on swiss.com of checked baggage. Allowances can vary by route — international flights typically have higher allowances than domestic short-haul. Confirm the exact allowance at booking.
Seat selection on SWISS Economy Light is chargeable. SWISS usually charges separately for advance seat selection on this fare. For free seat selection, look at Premium Economy or higher fare tiers, which typically include standard seat selection.
Premium Economy typically has change fee scales down to flex + fare difference. Fare difference still applies if the new flight is more expensive. Refundable per fare conditions. Change fees vary by route, time-to-departure and destination — confirm exact fees in the fare rules at booking.
For long-haul business trips on SWISS, Business Saver is the strongest pick — Entry SWISS Business fare — the full lie-flat Business cabin with lounge access and priority services and a generous two-piece 32 kg allowance, at the lowest Business price with more restrictive changes. Business Light variants include only one checked piece. For shorter sectors or budget-conscious business travel, Premium Economy delivers maximum flexibility in economy with 2 × 23 kg (premium economy light: 1 piece) — verified on swiss.com; no piece over 32 kg of baggage and refundable per fare conditions.
SWISS does not usually allow direct fare-tier upgrades after booking. To change to a more flexible fare, you would typically need to cancel the existing booking (subject to the original fare's cancellation rules) and book the new fare. Some airlines offer paid upgrades at check-in subject to availability — confirm at the SWISS website.
No — SWISS fare-class inclusions can vary between domestic and international routes, and between short-haul and long-haul flights. Baggage allowances are typically higher on international routes; meals and seat selection rules may also differ. Always check the fare comparison shown at booking before paying.
The most authoritative source for SWISS fare-class rules is the official SWISS website at https://www.swiss.com/us/en/prepare/baggage/checked-baggage. The fare comparison page shows current inclusions at the time of booking. The data on this page was last verified on 2026-07-07.