Swiss International focuses on Indian fliers

Zurich: Swiss International has chosen to introduce its all-new Airbus A330-300 aircraft on the five flights a week to Zurich from Mumbai and Delhi.
The airline has also introduced a fully pneumatic comfort system in its business and first class seats. Designed by Lantal, a leading textile company, these one-of-a-kind seats can have their firmness adjusted to the personal preference of passengers and convert into a complete lie-flat two-metre bed.
Besides, the airline offers adjustable sidewalls for as much individual privacy as desired and the biggest inflight entertainment screen (23”) for its first-class passengers.
And for those who want a familiar face to turn to at 35000 feet, the aircraft has three flight attendants from India on every flight. The airline has already hired 47 flight attendants.
Contrary to expectation, its been money well spent for Swiss. Thanks to the lighter seats, its fuel efficiency improved 13% and its overall costs are down 32%.
16/11/09 Suparna Goswami/Times of India

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Categories: Foreign Nov 2009