Throughout December, Swiss International Air Lines curates a refined selection of festive treats and holiday-inspired menus, ensuring passengers experience the spirit of Christmas at 35,000 feet. Both long-haul and short-haul passengers are treated to Swiss seasonal specialties, reflecting the airline’s commitment to hospitality and culinary excellence.
As the festive season unfolds, SWISS immerses travelers in holiday cheer with thoughtful inflight touches. On European routes, Economy Class guests are welcomed with Swiss Christmas biscuits and fresh mandarins, replacing the standard afternoon snack. On December 6th, in honor of St. Nicholas’s Day, the airline offers traditional “Grittibänz” bread figures and exclusive SWISS gingerbread, available on select European flights in Economy. Meanwhile, First Class passengers on intercontinental journeys are indulged with artisan gingerbread Santas, crafted by the renowned Swiss chocolatier Sprüngli.
From December 18th through the New Year, SWISS enhances its culinary program for long-haul departures from Switzerland with exclusive holiday menus. First Class travelers can anticipate a sophisticated starter such as duck consommé with open ravioli and pumpkin, followed by a centerpiece dish of dry-aged Angus beef Wellington accompanied by Perigord truffle sauce, and concluding with a decadent chocolate sphere dessert paired with vanilla ice cream. Business Class guests are treated to pulled duck salad with marinated chicory and plum, corn-fed chicken breast finished with truffle sauce, and a spiced apple crumble cheesecake with cinnamon mousse and mulled wine gelée. Both premium cabins feature Etter Christmas plum liqueur, with First Class further enjoying Sprüngli’s signature festive pralines and Sirocco’s seasonal winter tea selection.
In Economy Class on long-haul flights departing Switzerland, guests savor a winter barley and pumpkin salad, followed by grilled chicken with a savory jus, chestnut-potato purée, braised red cabbage, and a dessert of cinnamon mousse with roasted apple compote. The thoughtfully curated menus ensure every traveler enjoys a touch of Swiss holiday tradition, no matter their cabin.