Swiss » Economy
Class rating 7.5
- Boarding 8.1
- Seat for sitting 7.1
- Seat for sleeping 4.5
- Service 7.8
- Entertainment 6.9
- Food & drink 7.1
- Punctuality 8.9
- Baggage 8.0
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New seating in Swiss's long-haul economy cabins has reduced the thickness of the backrest by 5cm, increasing the amount of leg room available.
The long-haul fleet is configured 2-4-2, with a 32-inch seat pitch (81cm). Seats are just over 17 inches wide (44cm). They have an adjustable headrest with flexible 'wings' and lumbar support.
Entertainment systems show a choice of 22 films, 40 TV programmes, 16 music channels, 15 games and 300 CDs, except on the A330-200 flights. These have the same except there are only 12 films, 20 TV choices, 10 games and no CDs.
The system is AVOD, except on the A330-200. Seatback creens are nine inches across, except on the A330-200, where they are only 6.5 inches.
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AndersWesterlund flew Swiss Economy, on a A340-300
Zurich - New York 10/26/12 2 choice of meal - excellent ! Real fork and knife, no plastic which is superb. In flight entertainment was good, sound quality very good. Seat was ok for economy class, pitch also ok. All drinks free of charge. Cabin crew friendly and proffesional. A340-300 do not have mood lightning and this aircraft version is showing its age. more
Overall:
9.0
north_weald flew Swiss Economy, on a A340-300 (Config. 1)
Flew Swiss from Zürich to Tel Aviv. They boarded us on time, and the air hostess showed us quickly to our seats. They were quick and efficient with their service, but the food wasn't all that, and I never enjoy getting a plastic cup of Coke and would rather see everyone return to give out cans. Food was pretty bland, but eatable. Had worse. Their in-flight system... more
Overall:
7.4