How do I get through the phone menu to a live person?
Consider using our free service that calls and talks to customer service for you, then sends you a report. Or use our free service that waits on hold and tells you when a human rep is on the line. But if those options don't appeal to you, our team has also documented the phone menu for Swiss Airlines below.
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CallHelpdesk researchers routinely call this Swiss Airlines phone number to document the phone system.
Here is our latest tip for weaving through the phone menu to get to a real person the fastest: Follow prompts for regional or international flights
Below are some clips we've found from Swiss Airlines's phone menus and tips that help give an idea of what you will encounter when you call. We've highlighted why they are important as well:
Heard when the phone system first answers
"Welcome to Swiss. For flight arrival and departure information, please press one. For all other requests, please press two. To ensure a high standard of customer service, individual calls may be recorded or monitored."
Excerpt from a call with Swiss Airlines
Monday, January 1, 2024 9:41 PM
They may need the phone number on your account
"Welcome to Swiss. Individual calls can be monitored or recorded for training purposes. If you agree, and we may also send you a survey link following this call, please press one for yes or two for no. For flight arrival and departure information, please press one.
Did you know that you can manage your booking find important information on various topics online?
We are happy to send you the relevant links to your mobile phone."
Excerpt from a call with Swiss Airlines
Thursday, January 16, 2025 9:54 PM
The first phone menu
"Welcome to Swiss, For flight arrival and departure information, please press one.
For all other requests, please press two."
Excerpt from a call with Swiss Airlines
Wednesday, September 4, 2024 9:19 PM
After you press 2
"To ensure a high standard of customer service, individual calls may be recorded or monitored.
If you agree to this, please press one.
If you do not agree, please press two."
Excerpt from a call with Swiss Airlines
Wednesday, June 5, 2024 2:37 PM
What are the hours and when should I call?
Swiss Airlines operates the call center for this 833-626-0737 phone number 24 hours, 7 days. The short answer is that you should call on a Thursday. This observation and the following section are based on analysis of a sample set of 1,006 calls made in the last 90 days using our free, web-based phone (see above).
Call when they- and you- are open
When you use our free AI-powered phone to call and talk, wait on hold, or navigate for you, you can also schedule the call with Swiss Airlines at a time when they are open and when it works for you. We will confirm you are ready before placing the call, just in case. That means you can "set it and forget it" ahead of time.
An important note: busy times vs hold times vs best time to call
When we refer to busy or less busy times, we are talking about the volume of calls. The busiest times are when the most people are calling this Swiss Airlines phone number (least busy times have fewer people calling). This high call volume does not necessarily mean that you will have a long hold time when you call. Companies like Swiss Airlines staff their call centers differently based on the time of day and day of the week, so you may experience a shorter wait on hold at the busiest of times. When we refer to the best time to call, we are referring to the optimal combination of lower call volume and shorter wait times.
The least busy time to call
The least busy day to call Swiss Airlines is Sunday. The most busy day to call is Wednesday, which averages 105% more phone calls by comparison. Again, this is based on a sample of 1,006 calls made with our AI-powered, web-based phone in the last 90 days.
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We measured the shortest hold times to be on Thursday. The longest wait in the queue on average occurs on Saturday, which is 289% longer than the minimum. As you can see, there is more fluctuation in hold time over the course of the week than there is in call volume.
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The best time to call Swiss Airlines
In summation, the best day to call Swiss Airlines is Thursday. It isn't the least busy day, but the fact that hold times are shortest combined with it being on the busy side tells us that Swiss Airlines staffs up on Thursday to handle the higher call volume, and that makes it the best time to call.
Why Customers Call Swiss Airlines
If you have time to do a bit of reading before you call Swiss Airlines, we recommend you read over some of our problem-specific articles.
Are pets allowed to travel with Swiss Airlines?
Yes, Swiss Airlines allows pets to travel with their owners. However, there are certain restrictions and requirements that need to be followed. Pets can travel either in the cabin or as checked baggage, depending on their weight and size. Small dogs and cats are generally allowed in the cabin, while larger animals must be transported as cargo. Additionally, pet owners must ensure that their pets have the necessary documents, including a pet passport, health certificates, and proof of vaccinations. It is advised to inform the airline in advance about traveling with a pet to ensure availability and compliance with regulations. Some countries may have specific regulations regarding pet travel, so it is essential to check these beforehand.
What is the frequent flyer program of Swiss Airlines?
The frequent flyer program of Swiss Airlines is called Miles & More. It is a loyalty program designed to reward loyal customers with various benefits. As a member of Miles & More, passengers can earn miles while flying with Swiss Airlines or any other Star Alliance partner airlines. These miles can be redeemed for a range of rewards, including flight upgrades, free flights, hotel stays, car rentals, and more. Additionally, members receive exclusive privileges such as priority check-in, additional baggage allowance, and access to airport lounges. The program has various membership tiers (Frequent Traveller, Senator, HON Circle) that offer increased perks and elite benefits to frequent travelers. Joining Miles & More is free, and passengers can easily sign up online to start enjoying the benefits of the program.
Do I need a visa to travel with Swiss Airlines?
No, you do not need a visa to travel with Swiss Airlines unless your destination country requires one for entry. It is essential to verify the visa requirements of your specific destination before traveling. Swiss Airlines operates flights to various countries, and visa policies vary depending on your citizenship and travel purpose. To determine your visa requirements, you can contact the embassy or consulate of your destination country or visit their official website. It is highly recommended to check these requirements well in advance of your trip to ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience with Swiss Airlines.
Top Swiss Airlines customer service problems
Click the link above to get answers to just about any Swiss Airlines customer service question, including step by step guides for the most complex issues. You can also detail a new issue and get answers instantly.
Below is a sample of recent calls to Swiss Airlines, and their purpose. Are any of these similar to the reason you are trying to call?
Modify flight ticket name: "I want to modify the name."
- From a call lasting 2m 28s , Jan 22, 2025 4:38 AM
Inquiry about transit information: "I'm just trying to get some information about while I'm in transit."
- From a call lasting 2m 49s , Jan 16, 2025 9:54 PM
More Swiss Airlines Customer Service Contacts
There are of course other ways to contact Swiss Airlines customer service besides the phone. Below we list the best ones, by medium.
Swiss Airlines Customer Help Desk / Web Support
As a last, sometimes only, resort- Swiss Airlines customer service can be accessed through their website. This can entail digging through help articles before finding a form and "being allowed" to submit a problem to their team, and rarely leads to a real-time conversation, which is why CallHelpdesk does not recommend this unless it's the only way.
Conclusion and closing notes
This is Swiss Airlines's best phone number, the real-time current wait on hold and tools for skipping right through those phone lines to get right to a Swiss Airlines agent. This phone number is Swiss Airlines's best phone number because 3,474 customers like you used this contact information over the last 18 months and gave us feedback. Common problems addressed by the customer care unit that answers calls to 833-626-0737 include Make a booking, Change flight, Cancel flight, Flight delayed, Baggage problem and other customer service issues. Rather than trying to call Swiss Airlines first, consider describing your issue first; from that we may be able to recommend an optimal way to contact them via phone or web. In total, Swiss Airlines has 1 phone number. It's not always clear what is the best way to talk to Swiss Airlines representatives, so we started compiling this information built from suggestions from the customer community. Please keep sharing your experiences so we can continue to improve this free resource.
CallHelpdesk does not provide call center services or customer support operations for Swiss Airlines. The two organizations are not related. CallHelpdesk builds free tools and shares information to help customers of companies like Swiss Airlines. For large companies that includes tools such as our CallHelpdesk Phone, which allows you to call a company but skip the part where you wait on the line to get a live human rep. We continue to work on these tools to help customers like you (and ourselves!) navigate the messy phone menus, hold times, and confusion with customer service. As long as you keep sharing it with your friends and loved ones, we'll keep doing it.