Switzerland · Founded 1995

Edelweiss Air Business Class

Edelweiss Air is Swiss International Air Lines' leisure subsidiary within the Lufthansa Group, flying from Zurich to 65 sun and long-haul holiday destinations. The airline is actively retiring its older A340-300s in favor of the Airbus A350-900 — current A350s (ex-LATAM aircraft) fly a wide 2-2-2 forward-facing lie-flat seat, with an even newer 1-2-1 configuration featuring Thompson VantageXL+ suites arriving later in 2026.

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From: $1,800
Max savings: 55%
Rating: 3.8★^*
Fleet: 3 types

Last updated May 3, 2026

Quick answers

At a glance

What is Edelweiss Air business class?

Business Class — Current A350 (ex-LATAM): 2-2-2 forward-facing, 180° lie-flat. New A350 config arriving later in 2026: 1-2-1 Thompson VantageXL+, 4 front-row "biz-plus" suites. A340 (being phased out): older 2-2-2 lie-flat. Seat width 23 inches (current A350, ex-LATAM config), length 74 inch pitch (current A350); 39in+ pitch confirmed for the new incoming config.

How much can I save on Edelweiss Air?

Consolidator fares from $1,800 — about 55% below published retail. You earn full Miles & More miles.

Which lounges does Edelweiss Air use?

Swiss Business Lounge access (ZRH). Worldwide: Lufthansa Group partner lounges.

The Airline

About Edelweiss Air

A comprehensive look at Edelweiss Air's premium cabins, service philosophy, route network, and what makes them worth flying.

Airline overview

Founded in 1995, Edelweiss Air is headquartered in Switzerland and operates to 65+ destinations across 80+ countries. The fleet is built around Airbus A350-900, Airbus A340-300 and Airbus A320-200 for long-haul operations, with additional narrowbody types on regional routes. Edelweiss Air operates independently of major global alliances, with select bilateral partnerships for codesharing.

The business class experience

Business Class features Current A350 (ex-LATAM): 2-2-2 forward-facing, 180° lie-flat. New A350 config arriving later in 2026: 1-2-1 Thompson VantageXL+, 4 front-row "biz-plus" suites. A340 (being phased out): older 2-2-2 lie-flat. Seat width is 23 inches (current A350, ex-LATAM config) and fully extended bed length is 74 inch pitch (current A350); 39in+ pitch confirmed for the new incoming config — comfortable for passengers up to about 6'3" (190cm) to sleep fully flat. The seat layout on Edelweiss Air's long-haul widebody aircraft typically offers direct aisle access for every business class passenger, so you never have to climb over a seatmate.

In-flight entertainment is delivered via Seatback touchscreen IFE. Dining on Edelweiss Air: Swiss cuisine with destination-inspired dishes. Baggage allowance in business class: 2 × 23kg checked. All flights include amenity kits, premium bedding, and priority boarding/baggage handling.

Lounges and ground experience

At the home hub: Swiss Business Lounge access (ZRH). At other airports worldwide: Lufthansa Group partner lounges. Lounge access is included with your business class ticket — you show your boarding pass at the lounge entrance and receive food, drinks, WiFi, and dedicated workspaces until boarding time.

On the ground at departure, Edelweiss Air business class passengers get dedicated check-in counters, fast-track security lanes where available, and priority boarding. At arrival, baggage is tagged with priority labels and comes out first — typically saving 15-30 minutes versus economy on heavily-loaded flights.

What travelers say

“Worth checking your specific aircraft: the current A350 (ex-LATAM) product is already a genuine, wide lie-flat seat, and an even better 1-2-1 suite configuration is arriving later in 2026 — while the A340 fleet being phased out is the oldest, least private option. Swiss lounge access and Miles & More earning are useful if you're in that ecosystem. Good for resort and leisure destinations from Zurich.”

— BookMyBusinessClass editorial review

Booking Edelweiss Air with consolidator fares

Our consolidator contract with Edelweiss Air gives us access to net fares significantly below published retail — typically 55% savings on business class bookings. These are standard Edelweiss Air tickets with full frequent flyer mile earning in Miles & More, complete lounge access, standard cancellation rules, and priority handling on both ends of the trip. The only difference is the price.

When you request a quote, we search all available Edelweiss Air dates and routes for your trip, compare against other carriers that serve the same route, and send you the best option within 15 minutes. No membership required, any service fees disclosed upfront, and you book directly with Edelweiss Air under your name — we're just the consolidator agency that unlocks wholesale pricing through our host consolidator network.

Cabin Details

Inside Edelweiss Air business class

Every detail that matters — seat, service, lounge, luggage and miles.

Cabin name: Business Class
Seat type: Current A350 (ex-LATAM): 2-2-2 forward-facing, 180° lie-flat. New A350 config arriving later in 2026: 1-2-1 Thompson VantageXL+, 4 front-row "biz-plus" suites. A340 (being phased out): older 2-2-2 lie-flat
Seat width: 23 inches (current A350, ex-LATAM config)
Seat length: 74 inch pitch (current A350); 39in+ pitch confirmed for the new incoming config
In-flight entertainment: Seatback touchscreen IFE
Dining: Swiss cuisine with destination-inspired dishes
Baggage allowance: 2 × 23kg checked
Miles program: Miles & More

Home lounge

Swiss Business Lounge access (ZRH)

Lounges at other airports

Lufthansa Group partner lounges

Hubs

Zurich Airport (ZRH)

Aircraft types

Airbus A350-900Airbus A340-300Airbus A320-200

“Worth checking your specific aircraft: the current A350 (ex-LATAM) product is already a genuine, wide lie-flat seat, and an even better 1-2-1 suite configuration is arriving later in 2026 — while the A340 fleet being phased out is the oldest, least private option. Swiss lounge access and Miles & More earning are useful if you're in that ecosystem. Good for resort and leisure destinations from Zurich.”
— BookMyBusinessClass editorial review

Top Routes

Popular Edelweiss Air business class routes

The most-booked Edelweiss Air premium routes through our consolidator contracts.

Zurich → Punta Cana
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Zurich → Male
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Zurich → Cape Town
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Zurich → Cancún
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Fleet

Edelweiss Air aircraft we book

Edelweiss Air business class on each aircraft type — cabin product, seat configuration, and route examples.

See the full Edelweiss Air fleet index for cabin-by-aircraft details.

Reference Data

Edelweiss Air carrier reference

Field	Value
IATA airline code	WK
ICAO airline code	EDW
Canonical name	Edelweiss Air
Country	Switzerland
Founded	1995
Alliance	Independent / no alliance affiliation
Hub airports	Zurich Airport (ZRH)
Source for canonical fields	Wikidata (CC0) · Q662050 cross-referenced with our editorial catalog

Canonical airline metadata cross-referenced with Wikidata (CC0). When fields disagree, our editorial catalog is the source of truth for cabin specs, fare data, and ratings; Wikidata is the source of truth for ICAO codes, founding year, and country attribution.

Facts independently verified 2026-08-05

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about booking Edelweiss Air business class through our consolidator.

How much is Edelweiss Air business class?

Consolidator fares start from $1,800 — about 55% below published retail. Exact pricing depends on route, travel dates and season.

What seat will I get on Edelweiss Air?

Edelweiss Air business class features Current A350 (ex-LATAM): 2-2-2 forward-facing, 180° lie-flat. New A350 config arriving later in 2026: 1-2-1 Thompson VantageXL+, 4 front-row "biz-plus" suites. A340 (being phased out): older 2-2-2 lie-flat. Seat width: 23 inches (current A350, ex-LATAM config), fully extended length: 74 inch pitch (current A350); 39in+ pitch confirmed for the new incoming config.

Which lounges can I use with Edelweiss Air business class?

At the home hub: Swiss Business Lounge access (ZRH). Worldwide: Lufthansa Group partner lounges.

Will I earn miles on these fares?

Yes. We book you directly with Edelweiss Air under your name. You earn full Miles & More miles and tier credit — typically 100-125% for business class.

What dining and IFE does Edelweiss Air offer in business class?

Dining: Swiss cuisine with destination-inspired dishes. In-flight entertainment: Seatback touchscreen IFE.

What's the baggage allowance?

2 × 23kg checked. This is the standard Edelweiss Air business class allowance.

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