Air France vs Swiss International Air Lines: Which airline is better?

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Air France

Air France

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3.4 traveller score
Swiss International Air Lines

Swiss International Air Lines

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3.6 traveller score

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Ticket pricing

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Seat comfort

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Ease of compensation and refunds

Route network

Aircraft quality

Air FranceSwiss International Air Lines
2.32.2
Value
2.72.6
Legroom & seat comfort
2.42.3
Entertainment
2.82.3
Customer service
2.62.5
Food & beverage
3.03.2
Cleanliness
3.02.6
Ease of compensation & refunds

Airlines comparison

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  • How likely the airline is to pay out compensation for delays, cancellations, and damaged or lost luggage without help from AirAdvisor or going to court.
    Air France
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Likelihood to pay for delays
    Very unlikely
    Unlikely
    Likelihood to pay for cancellations
    Likely
    Likely
    Likelihood to pay for lost luggage
    Unlikely
    Likely
    Likelihood to pay for damaged luggage
    Likely
    Unlikely
  • Policies detailing the weight and size of bags allowed on the plane.
    Air France
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Small cabin bag weight
    15kg
    10kg
    Small cabin bag size
    45 x 36 x 20 cm
    40 x 30 x 20 cm
    Large cabin bag weight
    15kg
    10kg
    Checked luggage weight
    15kg, 23kg, 32kg max
    10kg, 20kg, 26kg, 32kg
  • Data taken from customer reviews of Air France and Swiss International Air Lines.
    Air France
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Legroom & seat comfort
    2.7 out of 5
    2.6 out of 5
    Baggage policy & handling
    3.2 out of 5
    2.7 out of 5
    Ticket change & cancellation flexibility
    2.5 out of 5
    2.5 out of 5
    Customer service
    2.8 out of 5
    2.3 out of 5
    Value for money
    2.3 out of 5
    2.2 out of 5
    In-flight entertainment (Wi-Fi, TV, movies)
    2.4 out of 5
    2.3 out of 5
    Cleanliness
    3.0 out of 5
    3.2 out of 5
    Check-in & boarding
    2.6 out of 5
    2.7 out of 5
    Food & beverage
    2.6 out of 5
    2.5 out of 5
    Ease of compensation & refunds
    3.0 out of 5
    2.6 out of 5
  • The total number of destinations served by the airline.
    Air France
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Number of countries
    38
    54
    Number of airports
    164
    190
  • Does the airline have a frequent flyer or loyalty program.
    Air France
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Program available
    Yes
    Yes
    Number of programs/tiers available
    1
    5
  • Factors that could impact flight safety.
    Air France
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Average age of aircraft in the fleet
    11.2 years
    4.2 years
    Major incidents in the past 5 years
    0
    0
  • The percentage of flights that depart on time, indicating the airline's efficiency in maintaining schedules.
    Air France
    Swiss International Air Lines
    Percentage of flights departing on time
    66.1%
    68.4%
    Percentage of flights cancelled
    1.1%
    0.8%

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Airlines features

Airline 1

66.1%

on-time 2024

Airline 2

68.4%

on-time 2024

Describe punctuality and cancellation rates for both airlines.

Airline 1's minimum seat pitch (the space between your seat and the seat in front) is 28 inches and its minimum seat width is 16 inches.

Airline 2's minimum seat pitch is also 28 inches but its seat width is 18 inches.

Describe safety ratings, audits and incident history for both airlines. The average age of the fleet is also worth mentioning.

Airline 1

3,000

+75 last quarter

Airline 2

3,500

+25 last quarter

Describe how the number of complaints and the overall member rating have changed for both airlines.

Describe the in-flight food and drink offer of both airlines (complimentary or paid, menu highlights).

Quote an independent review of Airline 1 here.

Source: Skytrax

Quote an independent review of Airline 2 here.

Source: Skytrax

Do the airlines offer airport lounges? Many airports also have paid lounges available separately from the ticket.

Describe both airlines' pet policies (cabin, hold, assistance animals).

Describe both airlines' sustainability programmes and social initiatives.

Discussion

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Adam P.

Verified Reviewer · Nov 2, 2026

We missed our connection to Mexico City. We arrived at our destination over 12 hours after we were due, taking up a valuable day of our holiday and changing plans completely. The airline put us up in a hotel until the next available flight.

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Alexis F.

Verified Reviewer · Nov 2, 2026

I was told I was not on the boarding list from NBO to CDG but have booked from from CDG TO SEA, I had to spend an extra day in Nairobi

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Quentin G.

Verified Reviewer · Nov 2, 2026

Our flight was for 7pm and we received notice at 11am that day. We were given an option to take a flight to London and arriving the next day by midnight. And almost 16 hours later than our original arrival. We were then given an air Iceland flight. When we arrived in Iceland, the Paris flight had already left and we were stuck in Iceland for 24 hours. We didn’t arrive in Paris until a day and a half later than originally scheduled

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Carolyn T.

Verified Reviewer · Nov 2, 2026

That flight would've missed our connector in Paris. Airline paid for cab, hotel, meals, we left the next morning.

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Eric M.

Verified Reviewer · Nov 2, 2026

I missed my connection from CDG to LIS due to AF delay. I was re booked on another flight from CDG to Milan which was over 3 hours late and it was much further from city center. Milan airport is 60 minutes vs 20 min from LIN airport.

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Janet T.

Verified Reviewer · Nov 2, 2026

They said that I could take another flight there only the next day if they could fit me in, but they wouldn't pay for my stay in a hotel, only a taxi there. They offered me a flight to Bastia ( an airport 3 hours away from my final destination) on the same day leaving almost 7 hours later. As I couldn’t lose more days of my short vacations and more money with hotels, I accepted it. My fiancé had to come from Calvi to take me by car, he spent 6 hours traveling (3 to come and 3 to go), we arrived at his home at almost 4 am and he had to work at 8 am the following morning. Besides the flight, the company offered nothing. I had to pay for an expensive lunch at the airport while waiting for my flight. With both flights cancellation I had only 5 days with my fiancé, losing two days due these cancellations.

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Sonja S.

Verified Reviewer · Nov 2, 2026

Our passenger was informed of the flight cancelation an hour before departure (when he was at the airport). The staff provided no information, no reason, and customer support did not respond via the phone lines. The new flight was offered 3 days after the canceled light

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Hassan S.

Verified Reviewer · Nov 2, 2026

The airline kept postponing the delay until after 1,5hrs they cancelled the flight causing chaos at the transfer desk. As a consequence of the delay I missed a pre-booked dinner with close friends who were only in town for the day when I should’ve arrived. This was a major inconvenience as I would’ve instead traveled on Friday. The whole reason for travelling on Thursday was to get an additional day in Copenhagen, definitely not a travel day. Furthermore, I have to pay for extra data to use internet since the airport only allows for 4hrs of free use, furthermore texts and calls are costly.

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Olivia K.

Verified Reviewer · Nov 2, 2026

All passengers were instructed to leave the craft after 2 hours being boarded without taking off

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Vanessa F.

Verified Reviewer · Nov 2, 2026

I arrive at final destination next day 24 hours later. They told me the flight is cancelled after 3 hours delayed. The airline didn't provide nothing. I lost my job.

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Mathilde K.

Verified Reviewer · Nov 2, 2026

They rebooked us on the United Airlines flight. This flight was then delayed by over 3 hours and departed at 11:15am; resulting in us missing our connection flight scheduled for 12:31pm from Washington IAD to Montego Bay. Also losing a paid for 1st night at the hotel Hyatt Ziva Resort, Montego Bay. We then spent a night in Washington Dulles and continue to Montego Bay on the 31st of May which had us spending money on food and transport. We incurred additional costs because of this cancellation then delay we were greatly inconvenienced. Booked us in for that night at Hilton Hotel, Washington and gave us food vouchers for $60.00 to share between the 3 of us, which was not enough to get us lunch, dinner and breakfast the morning of the 31st of May. We had to book an uber to go eat and return as food at Hilton Hotel was too expensive, we were only able to get 1 portion of 6 wings and sweet potato fries and 3 drinks with the 3x $20.00 vouchers.

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