Swiss Airlines Meals - Information For Passengers

Economy Class

Explore what Swiss offers on all long haul flights and short haul flights.

Economy Class

Air New Zealand enhances the dining experience on Flight 1345 with a meal tray featuring scrambled eggs, hash browns, bread, butter, dessert, salad, cutlery set, refreshing water, and their newly launched red wine—all elegantly presented on a white surface.

Special Meals

Swiss International Airline meals feature sausages with mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables, a side salad, a bread roll, dessert with berries, utensils, and even include a drawing kit with colored pencils.

Discover the range of special meals on offer.

Special Meals

Economy Class

European Flights

Under the SWISS Saveurs concept, passengers travelling on European flights can enjoy various pre-ordered meals and an extensive à la carte menu available for purchase onboard.

Menu titled "SWISS Saveurs" placed on an airplane fold-out tray table, displaying various Swiss International Airline meals. The tray and pocket on the back of the seat in front are visible.

Tray with a burger, fries, pickles, lettuce, red onion slices, coleslaw, and a wrapped napkin on an airplane seat tray table. This gourmet offering reflects the quality of Swiss International Airline meals.

The menu features a range of options, including snacks, sandwiches, salads, and desserts. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are also available for sale.

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Complimentary Offerings

Passengers will still receive a bottle of water and small chocolate on European flights.

Payment Options

Onboard purchases can be made using Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, Maestro, Apple Pay, or Google Pay.

Long Haul Economy

Passengers on long haul routes can expect two upgraded meal services in Economy class, now served on sleek, reusable trays.

The first service includes a hot meal with two options: one meat-based and one vegetarian dish from the Hiltl restaurant. Additionally, salads, desserts, and bread quality have been noticeably improved.

The second service offers a lighter, vegetarian-only meal featuring a warm vegetarian main course with matching cold side dishes.

On shorter flights, bento boxes offer a full meal (breakfast or an arrival meal, depending on the time of day).

In addition to the revamped meals, passengers will enjoy a welcome aperitif, Swiss wines, and a broader range of snacks.

The pre-landing meal has also been revamped and is now served in a reusable bento box.

With added comfort features like new bedding, the signature Alpine Valley fragrance, and premium snacks from the expanded Kiosk, SWISS sets a new standard for economy class.

Passengers can also sample Swiss cheeses like Gruyère, Appenzeller, and Tête de Moine, showcasing the country’s rich culinary heritage.

FAQs

What meals are offered in Economy Class on SWISS airlines?

On long-haul flights, SWISS airlines offers complimentary meals in Economy Class.

Passengers can typically expect two meal services: a hot meal with a choice between a meat option and a Hiltl vegetarian option, followed by a lighter second meal which may include a snack, hot meal, or breakfast.

On European flights, SWISS operates the SWISS Saveurs buy onboard menu program, where passengers can purchase items from a varied à la carte menu.

Complimentary bottled water and a tablet of SWISS chocolate are also provided.

Can I pre-order special meals on SWISS airlines?

Yes, SWISS airlines allows passengers to pre-order a variety of special meals to cater to different dietary needs and preferences.

These include vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free, diabetic, kosher, halal, and many other options.

Special meals must be requested at least 24 hours before departure through the airline’s website or customer service.

Does SWISS airlines provide complimentary meals on European flights?

On European flights, SWISS operates the SWISS Saveurs concept, where passengers can purchase a variety of pre-ordered meals and à la carte items onboard.

However, all passengers receive complimentary bottled water and a tablet of SWISS chocolate.

Are there any special regional dishes served on SWISS flights?

Yes, SWISS airlines features regional Swiss dishes as part of their SWISS Taste of Switzerland program. This program is available on long-haul flights departing from Switzerland and showcases culinary highlights from different Swiss regions. Passengers can enjoy authentic Swiss cuisine, including popular Swiss cheeses and traditional meals.