Earn United Miles on Swiss International Airlines
Earn United miles on Swiss International Airlines
Swiss International Airlines (SWISS) is the national airline of Switzerland. It is based out of hubs in Zurich and Geneva. SWISS serves dozens of countries across five continents. For more information, visit the SWISS website.
Earn United miles on Swiss International Airlines
Earn United miles on Swiss International Airlines
Earn United miles on Swiss International Airlines
Earn United miles on Swiss International Airlines
Earn United miles on Swiss International Airlines
Swiss International Airlines (SWISS) is the national airline of Switzerland. It is based out of hubs in Zurich and Geneva. SWISS serves dozens of countries across five continents. For more information, visit the SWISS website.
Earn United miles on Swiss International Airlines
Earn United miles on Swiss International Airlines
Earn United miles on Swiss International Airlines
Swiss International Airlines (SWISS) is the national airline of Switzerland. It is based out of hubs in Zurich and Geneva. SWISS serves dozens of countries across five continents. For more information, visit the SWISS website.
How to earn miles
MileagePlus® members can earn award miles and Premier® qualifying credits (PQP and PQF) on eligible SWISS flights. Add your MileagePlus number to your reservation, and make sure it’s on your boarding pass at check-in.
If you bought your ticket directly from United1, you will earn miles based on the fare price2,3 and your MileagePlus® status:
How to earn miles
MileagePlus® members can earn award miles and Premier® qualifying credits (PQP and PQF) on eligible SWISS flights. Add your MileagePlus number to your reservation, and make sure it’s on your boarding pass at check-in.
If you bought your ticket directly from United1, you will earn miles based on the fare price2,3 and your MileagePlus® status:
| MileagePlus status | Award miles earned2,3 |
|---|---|
 Member |
5 miles per dollar |
 Premier Silver |
7 miles per dollar |
 Premier Gold |
8 miles per dollar |
 Premier Platinum |
9 miles per dollar |
 Premier 1K® |
11 miles per dollar |
| MileagePlus status | Award miles earned2,3 |
|---|---|
| Member |
5 miles per dollar |
| Premier Silver |
7 miles per dollar |
| Premier Gold |
8 miles per dollar |
| Premier Platinum |
9 miles per dollar |
| Premier 1K® |
11 miles per dollar |
| Type of ticket | Fare class6 | Award miles earned (including bonus) |
|---|---|---|
| First | F, A | 200% |
| Business | J, C, D | 200% |
| Discount Business | Z | 150% |
| Deep Discount Business | P | 100% |
| Premium Economy | G, E | 150% |
| Discount Premium Economy | N | 100% |
| Full-fare Economy | Y, B | 150% |
| Economy | M, U, H | 100% |
| Discount Economy | Q, V, W | 75% |
| Deep discount Economy | S, T, L | 50% |
| Deepest discount Economy | K | 25% |
| No mileage credit | I, O, R, X | No miles earned |
| Type of ticket | Fare class6 | Award miles earned (including bonus) |
|---|---|---|
| First | F, A | 200% |
| Business | J, C, D | 200% |
| Discount Business | Z | 150% |
| Premium Economy | G, | 150% |
| Discount Premium Economy | N | 100% |
| Full-fare Economy | Y, B | 150% |
| Economy | M, U, H | 100% |
| Discount Economy | Q, V, W | 75% |
| Deep discount Economy | S, T, L | 50% |
| Deepest discount Economy | K | 25% |
| No mileage credit | I, O, R, X | No miles earned |
Award flights and upgrades
You can use miles to book regular award flights on SWISS online or by calling our reservations line. There may be service charges depending on the type of ticket, travel dates and your MileagePlus status. You can also use miles to upgrade your ticket with Star Alliance Upgrade Awards. Award tickets cannot be issued at the airport.
Members with Premier status flying on SWISS will also get Star Alliance Gold or Silver benefits.
Premier benefits on SWISS
- Premier members can earn Premier Bonus award miles.
- Premier members will get Star Alliance Gold or Silver benefits.
- Premier Silver members can use Business check-in and check a standard bag for free7,8 when traveling in Economy.
Traveler pro tips
We have a few tips for traveling with SWISS:
- SWISS flight numbers LX 8000 through 8499 are operated by Edelweiss Air. These flights will earn miles at the Edelweiss Air accrual table.
- SWISS may have different rules for carry-on bags. Make sure to check their policy before you get to the airport.
- If you have a first class ticket, you can access the United Club locations at your departure airport.
- Your passport and visa will be checked at your first point of entry after leaving the U.S. Make sure you have all your travel documents ready and signed.
Traveler pro tips
We have a few tips for traveling with SWISS:
- SWISS flight numbers LX 8000 through 8499 are operated by Edelweiss Air. These flights will earn miles at the Edelweiss Air accrual table.
- SWISS may have different rules for carry-on bags. Make sure to check their policy before you get to the airport.
- If you have a first class ticket, you can access the United Club locations at your departure airport.
- Your passport and visa will be checked at your first point of entry after leaving the U.S. Make sure you have all your travel documents ready and signed.