Airline Expands Long-Haul Operations with Classic Livery Aircraft

SWISS International Air Lines has taken delivery of its second brand-new Airbus A350-900 in Zurich, featuring classic livery. The aircraft, HB-IFB, will enter revenue service on February 23, 2026, and is scheduled to operate on the Zurich-Boston and Zurich-Seoul routes. According to SWISS Chief Operating Officer Oliver Buchhofer, the new twinjet will help modernize the airline’s long-haul fleet. The aircraft has already completed around 900 flight hours and will serve 11 destinations.