You can find your Edelweiss booking by going to the official Edelweiss Air website https://www.flyedelweiss.com and selecting “My Booking” or “Check booking,” then entering your booking reference (PNR) and last name to view your flight details, check-in status, seats, and baggage information; you can also find your booking in the confirmation email sent after purchase or through your travel agency if you didn’t book directly with the airline.

You can check your flight booking online by going to the airline or travel agency’s website or app, opening the “Manage Booking” or “My Trips” section, and entering your booking reference (PNR) plus your last name to see your confirmation, flight details, seat, baggage, and check-in status; you can also verify it through the confirmation email or contact the airline if your booking doesn’t appear.

No, Edelweiss Air and Swiss International Air Lines are not the same airline, but they are related. Edelweiss Air is a Swiss leisure airline focused on holiday destinations, while Swiss International Air Lines is the main full service national carrier of Switzerland. Both are part of the Lufthansa Group, but they operate separately with different routes, aircraft, and service levels.

Yes — you can choose your seat on Edelweiss Air, but it is usually not free for Economy passengers. You can select and pay for seats when booking or later in “seat reservation,” including standard seats, exit-row seats, or extra-legroom seats, while Business Class passengers typically get free seat selection; if you don’t pre-book, a seat is automatically assigned at check-in.

You can get a free seat by not paying for advance seat selection and instead waiting for online check-in to open (usually 24–48 hours before departure, sometimes earlier depending on the airline), then the system will automatically assign you a seat at no cost; some airlines also let you change that assigned seat for free during check-in if better options are still available, but premium seats like extra legroom are usually not included.

On Edelweiss Air, the best seats are generally in Business Class and the front rows of Economy/Economy Max because they offer the most comfort and space. In Economy, the Economy Max seats are best for extra legroom (about 86 cm pitch on some aircraft), and bulkhead seats at the front of Economy are also popular because you get more knee space and no one reclines in front of you.

Yes — Edelweiss Air provides meals on all flights, including both short and long haul routes. In Economy Class, passengers usually receive a complimentary snack or light meal on short/medium flights and a full meal on long-haul flights, along with free non-alcoholic drinks like water, tea, coffee, and soft drinks. Alcoholic drinks are typically available for purchase in Economy, while higher travel classes may include them for free.

Yes — Edelweiss Air is generally considered a good airline, especially for leisure travel. It is a Swiss leisure carrier in the Lufthansa Group, and passengers often praise it for clean aircraft, decent comfort, friendly cabin crew, and smooth operations, particularly on long-haul holiday routes from Zurich.

You can check if your booking is confirmed by going to the airline or travel agency website or app, opening the “Manage Booking” or “My Trips” section, and entering your booking reference (PNR) and last name; if the reservation is confirmed, you’ll see your full flight details, ticket status, and often an e-ticket number, and you can also double-check the confirmation email sent after payment or contact the airline if nothing appears.

You can contact Edelweiss Air through several official channels: their Service Centre phone line (+1-855-551-1040, available 24/7 in many regions), their customer service email ([email protected]), or by using the contact form and WhatsApp chat on their official website, which is often the fastest option for bookings, baggage, and changes.

Swiss International Air Lines is the main full service national airline of Switzerland and operates major international routes with business premium economy and economy classes while Edelweiss Air is its leisure focused sister airline that mainly flies holiday destinations from Zurich with a simpler service model Both are part of the Lufthansa Group but Swiss focuses on business and global connections and Edelweiss focuses on vacation and tourist travel.

The difference between Economy and Economy Max on Edelweiss Air is mainly about space and comfort. Economy Max gives you up to 10–15 cm more legroom, a slightly more reclined seat, and a quieter front-cabin location, plus extras like USB power, complimentary alcoholic drinks, and sometimes free seat selection, while standard Economy has less space, fewer extras, and no guaranteed additional perks.

Yes — Edelweiss Air does have a Premium Economy class, and it sits between Economy and Business Class on long-haul flights. It offers more legroom (about 20 cm extra), wider hard-shell seats, improved meals served on china, free alcoholic drinks, noise-cancelling headphones, and extra baggage allowance (usually 1 additional 23 kg bag), making it a more comfortable upgrade compared to standard Economy.

Edelweiss Air is rated a 4-star airline by Skytrax, meaning it is considered a good quality airline with reliable service, comfortable cabins, and decent onboard meals, but it is not in the top luxury category like 5-star airlines such as Singapore Airlines or Qatar Airways.

Edelweiss Air is rated a 4-star airline by Skytrax, meaning it is considered a good quality airline with reliable service, comfortable cabins, and decent onboard meals, but it is not in the top luxury category like 5-star airlines such as Singapore Airlines or Qatar Airways.

Edelweiss Air mainly uses Airbus aircraft, including the Airbus A320 family (A320 and A321) for short and medium-haul routes, and the Airbus A340-300 and Airbus A350-900 for long-haul flights, which are used for intercontinental holiday destinations from Zurich.

Edelweiss Air is generally considered reliable and safe, with operations backed by the Lufthansa Group and Swiss aviation standards, and it has a solid track record for punctuality and safety; while it may have occasional delays or mixed reviews on service like most leisure airlines, it is widely seen as a dependable choice for holiday and long-haul travel rather than a premium business carrier.

Upgrading from Economy to Premium Economy is usually worth it on long-haul flights, because you get significantly more legroom, wider seats, better recline, improved meals, and extra baggage allowance, which can make a big difference on flights over 6–8 hours; however, on short-haul routes the benefits are smaller, so the upgrade is only worth it if comfort is a high priority or the price difference is relatively low.

On Edelweiss Air, the only baggage that flies free depends on your travel class, not a special fare: in Economy and Economy Max you get 1 checked bag up to 23 kg free plus 1 small cabin bag (and a personal item), while in Business Class you get 2 checked bags up to 32 kg each plus more cabin allowance; even the cheapest fares usually still include these basics, especially on routes from Zurich, so you normally don’t have to pay extra for your first checked bag.

Yes — Edelweiss Air provides food on all flights. On short and medium-haul flights you usually get a complimentary snack or light meal with drinks, and on long-haul flights you receive a full meal service (often multiple courses depending on duration), plus free soft drinks, tea, and coffee; alcoholic drinks are generally available for purchase in Economy but may be included in higher travel classes.

Yes — Edelweiss Air is generally considered a good airline, especially for holiday and long-haul leisure travel. It is part of the Lufthansa Group and follows Swiss aviation standards, and many passengers rate it positively for clean aircraft, decent comfort, friendly crew, and reliable long-haul service, particularly on routes from Zurich to vacation destinations.

Yes — meals are included on Edelweiss Air, and you get them on all flights. In Economy, you typically receive a complimentary snack or light meal on short/medium routes and a full meal on long-haul flights, along with free non-alcoholic drinks, while alcoholic drinks are usually paid in Economy but included in Economy Max and higher classes.

To request a refund from Edelweiss Air, you usually need to go through their official Service Center or online contact form, because refunds are not handled automatically for most bookings. If you booked directly on their website, you can log into “My Booking”, cancel your flight if eligible, and submit a refund request there; otherwise you must contact customer service by phone or fill in their refund/contact form, and they will process it according to your fare rules (many tickets are non-refundable except for taxes or cancellations by the airline).

You can only get a full refund from easyJet in limited situations. You will receive a full refund if easyJet cancels your flight or makes a major schedule change, or if you cancel within 24 hours of booking (minus a small fee); after 24 hours, most standard tickets are non-refundable, meaning you usually won’t get your money back unless there are exceptional cases like serious illness or bereavement.

To cancel an Edelweiss insurance policy (not a flight booking), you usually need to contact Edelweiss Insurance directly or your broker/advisor, and submit a written cancellation request with your policy number, name, and effective cancellation date; many policies can be cancelled via email, online customer portal, or phone, and refunds (if any) depend on the policy terms, such as whether it is within a cooling-off period or if coverage has already started.

Yes — you can get a refund after cancelling an air ticket, but it depends on the fare type and timing: you’ll usually get a full refund only if the airline cancels the flight, makes a major schedule change, or you cancel within a short 24-hour window (if allowed by the airline), while most standard economy tickets are non-refundable after that period, meaning you may only receive taxes back or nothing at all; flexible or higher-class fares are more likely to allow refunds.

o check your Edelweiss policy, you can log in to the Edelweiss Air customer portal under “My Booking” or “My Insurance/Policy,” where you enter your booking reference and last name to view details like coverage, fare conditions, baggage, and cancellation rules; if it’s an insurance policy, you can also check your policy document email or contact their service center with your policy number for confirmation and details.

Yes — Edelweiss Air does have lie-flat seats, but only in Business Class on long-haul flights, not in Economy or Economy Max. In Business Class on the Airbus A340 and A350, the seats convert into fully flat beds (around 2 meters long or slightly less depending on aircraft), allowing passengers to lie completely horizontal for sleeping on overnight flights, while Economy seats do not recline flat.

Yes — Edelweiss Air business class is generally considered good, especially for a leisure airline. It offers lie-flat seats on long-haul flights, decent privacy, friendly Swiss-style service, and good food quality, which many passengers rate positively for comfort and value on holiday routes; however, it is not ultra-luxury like top 5-star airlines, and some travellers feel the product can be a bit basic compared to premium long-haul carriers, especially in terms of amenities and consistency.

Edelweiss Air Business Class is the airline’s premium cabin on long-haul flights, offering a more comfortable and upgraded travel experience compared to Economy. It includes lie-flat seats on long-haul aircraft, more privacy, priority check-in and boarding, lounge access at some airports, higher baggage allowance, and enhanced meals with drinks served on proper tableware, along with attentive onboard service designed for long-distance comfort.

The Edelweiss A340 Business Class is an older cabin with lie-flat seats but a less private and slightly dated 2-2-1 style layout, while the A350 Business Class is newer with a modern 1-2-1 layout, direct aisle access for every seat, more privacy, better technology, and a quieter cabin, making the A350 generally the more comfortable and upgraded experience.

Yes — Edelweiss Air is owned by Lufthansa, through its parent airline structure. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Swiss International Air Lines, and Swiss itself is part of the Lufthansa Group, so Edelweiss ultimately falls under Lufthansa ownership while operating as a separate leisure airline based in Zurich.

Yes — you get food on Edelweiss Air on all flights. In Economy, you typically receive a complimentary snack or light meal on short and medium routes and a full meal on long-haul flights, along with free soft drinks, tea, and coffee, while alcoholic drinks are usually paid in Economy but included in higher classes like Economy Max and Business.

Some of the best business class beds are offered by airlines like Qatar Airways especially the Qsuite Singapore Airlines Emirates and All Nippon Airways These airlines all provide fully lie flat beds with high privacy comfortable bedding and spacious seating Qatar Airways Qsuite is often ranked the best because it offers private suites with doors and even double bed options while Singapore Airlines and ANA are known for very long and comfortable beds and Emirates is known for luxury service and amenities.

Edelweiss Air Business Class is the airline’s premium long-haul cabin, offering a more comfortable experience than Economy with fully lie-flat seats (about 2 metres long on A340 aircraft), more privacy, priority check-in and boarding, lounge access at Zurich where available, higher baggage allowance, and upgraded meals with drinks served on proper tableware; on newer A350 aircraft, it also features a modern 1-2-1 layout with direct aisle access and improved technology, making it designed for sleeping and comfort on long flights rather than just seating.

In business class, the best seat is usually a window seat at the front of the cabin or in the bulkhead row, because these give you maximum privacy, more space, and the widest footwell for sleeping on lie-flat seats; on many aircraft, solo travellers prefer odd-numbered window seats (like 1A or 1K) since they are more private and away from the aisle traffic, while couples often choose middle paired seats for easier interaction.

Yes — Edelweiss Air does have lie-flat seats, but only in Business Class on long-haul aircraft. On the Airbus A340, the seats convert into fully flat beds of about 2 metres in length, allowing passengers to sleep comfortably on overnight flights, while the newer Airbus A350 Business Class also features modern lie-flat seats with direct aisle access and improved privacy, making them more spacious and advanced than the older cabin.

Yes — Edelweiss Air Business Class is generally considered good, especially for a leisure airline. It offers comfortable lie-flat seats on long-haul flights, friendly Swiss-style service, priority airport services, lounge access in some airports, and decent meals with drinks, making it a solid and relaxing option for holiday travel.

Yes — you can upgrade your Edelweiss Air flight, and there are a few ways to do it. You can request an upgrade during booking, later in “My Booking,” or by bidding for an upgrade through their “Edelweiss Upgrade” system, where you name a price and may be accepted depending on availability; you can also sometimes buy a fixed-price upgrade or get last-minute upgrade offers at check-in or the airport if Business Class seats are still available.

The standard Economy Class baggage allowance on most airlines is usually 1 checked bag up to 23 kg per passenger (on many full-service airlines), plus 1 small cabin bag for carry-on, but the exact allowance depends on the airline and fare type—some basic economy tickets include only a cabin bag with no free checked luggage, while higher economy fares include the 23 kg checked bag as standard.

Yes — Edelweiss Air can weigh carry-on bags, especially at check-in or the gate, since the official limit is about 8 kg per cabin bag and strict size rules (55 × 40 × 23 cm), and staff may check both weight and size if your bag looks heavy or bulky; however, enforcement can vary, so sometimes it’s not checked, but you should always assume it can be weighed to avoid extra charges or having to move items to checked luggage.

On Edelweiss Air, you are allowed 1 cabin bag for free in Economy Class, plus 1 personal item (like a handbag or laptop bag) that must fit under the seat. The main cabin bag can be up to 55 × 40 × 23 cm in size and 8 kg in weight, and it goes in the overhead locker, while the smaller personal item must fit under the seat in front of you. In Business Class, you can take 2 cabin bags plus the same personal item allowance, all within the same size and weight limits.

On Edelweiss Air, your handbag or small personal item is included in your overall cabin baggage allowance, meaning it counts as part of your carry-on and not an extra free item; the main cabin bag must stay within the 8 kg limit (in Economy), and while the handbag itself isn’t usually weighed separately, the airline expects the combined carry-on items to stay within the total allowance and fit under-seat or in the overhead bin as required.

Yes — Edelweiss Air can weigh your carry-on baggage, especially at check-in or the boarding gate if it looks heavy or bulky. The official limit is 8 kg per cabin bag plus strict size rules (55 × 40 × 23 cm), and staff are allowed to check compliance and ask you to move items into checked luggage if you exceed it, although it’s not done for every passenger on every flight.

Edelweiss Air is quite strict with carry-on size, because the limits are clearly defined (55 × 40 × 23 cm and 8 kg), and they expect bags to fit in the overhead bin or under the seat, so anything obviously oversized or bulky can be checked or charged at the airport; in practice, many passengers get through without issues if their bag fits properly, but gate staff can and do use sizers, especially on full Economy flights or long-haul departures.

The carry-on size for Edelweiss Air is 55 × 40 × 23 cm, with a maximum weight of 8 kg per bag; in addition, you are allowed one small personal item such as a handbag or laptop bag (around 40 × 30 × 10 cm) that must fit under the seat in front of you.

You can check in for Edelweiss Air online via the official website or mobile app by going to “Check-in / My Booking”, entering your booking reference and last name, then selecting seats (if needed) and downloading your boarding pass; online check-in usually opens about 23 hours before departure and closes 1–2 hours before the flight, and you can also check in at the airport counters if needed.

You can usually check in for a scheduled flight 24 to 48 hours before departure, depending on the airline, and it typically closes about 1 to 2 hours before the flight; for Edelweiss Air specifically, online check-in generally opens around 23 hours before departure and closes shortly before departure, while airport check-in opens earlier but also closes about 1–2 hours before takeoff.

Yes — upgrading from Economy to Premium Economy is often worth it, especially on long-haul flights, because you get more legroom, wider seats, better recline, improved meals, and a quieter cabin, which can make a big difference on flights over 6–8 hours.

There’s no reliable or guaranteed way to get a free upgrade from premium economy to business class, but it can occasionally happen if the flight is overbooked or if there are operational changes and business class has empty seats; in those rare cases airlines may upgrade passengers based on factors like frequent flyer status, seat availability, or operational needs. The only practical “chance” methods are checking in early, dressing neatly, being polite at the airport, and having airline loyalty status, but most upgrades today are paid or awarded through loyalty programs rather than given for free.

On Edelweiss Air, each checked bag can be up to 158 cm in total dimensions (length + width + height) and up to 23 kg in Economy (or 32 kg in Business Class per bag).

On Edelweiss Air, the maximum size for checked baggage is 158 cm total dimensions (length + width + height combined), and the standard weight limit is 23 kg per bag in Economy and 32 kg per bag in Business Class; bags larger than 158 cm are considered oversized and may incur extra fees or special handling.

carry-on size rules are mostly the same in 2026, but enforcement is stricter and airport security rules (especially liquids and electronics handling) are gradually changing depending on where you fly.

yes, pets are allowed, but only dogs and cats, with size limits, advance booking, and route restrictions.

yes, you can fly with a dog on Edelweiss, but only if it meets size rules for cabin travel or is booked as cargo for larger dogs.

Edelweiss Air is considered special because it combines Swiss quality standards with a relaxed holiday airline style, offering reliable long-haul flights to popular vacation destinations while still maintaining strong safety, comfort, and service levels as part of the Lufthansa Group. It stands out for its friendly service, clean and modern aircraft, good onboard meals for a leisure carrier, and direct flights from Zurich to many holiday spots that larger airlines don’t always serve nonstop, making it especially popular for tourism travel.

The cost of flying a pet depends on the airline, route, and size of the animal, but small pets in the cabin usually cost around $70 to $500 one way, while larger pets in the cargo hold can cost several hundred to over $1,000, with international relocations sometimes reaching even higher due to crates, paperwork, and handling fees.

Yes — Economy Max on Edelweiss Air is generally worth it on long-haul flights, but only if you value extra comfort. It gives you more legroom (up to 10–15 cm), a quieter front-cabin seat, slightly more recline, USB power, and free alcoholic drinks, plus quicker boarding and deplaning compared to standard Economy.

Yes — Edelweiss Air does have Premium Economy, and it sits between Economy and Business Class on long-haul flights. It offers more legroom (about 20 cm extra), wider hard-shell seats, better recline, upgraded meals, free alcoholic drinks, noise-cancelling headphones, and extra baggage allowance, making it a more comfortable option than standard Economy.

Yes — Edelweiss Air is part of the Lufthansa Group, but it is not directly “Lufthansa Airlines.” It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Swiss International Air Lines, and Swiss itself is owned by Lufthansa, so Edelweiss operates as a leisure-focused sister airline within the Lufthansa Group, mainly flying holiday routes from Zurich.

you might get a cheaper upgrade at the airport, but it’s a gamble—sometimes cheaper, sometimes more expensive, and sometimes not available at all.

short flights = a few hundred dollars, long-haul flights = several hundred to around a thousand dollars on average, with occasional cheaper or much more expensive exceptions depending on timing and demand.

Yes — Edelweiss Air is generally considered a reliable airline, with operations backed by the Lufthansa Group and Swiss aviation standards, and it has a strong safety record and stable service on its leisure routes; while passengers sometimes report occasional delays or mixed service experiences typical of holiday airlines, it is widely viewed as a safe and dependable choice for long-haul vacation travel from Switzerland.

no seatback TVs, but plenty of streaming entertainment on your own device.

Yes, Edelweiss (the airline) is currently equipping its fleet with Starlink high-speed internet. While they have historically only offered a local,, no-internet "Edelweiss Entertainment" Wi-Fi network to stream content to personal devices, they are rolling out full, free in-flight connectivity across their Airbus A320 and A350 fleets in 2026.