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Swiss International Air Lines launches direct services from Seoul to Zurich
Alongside the already announced new
intercontinental destinations of Washington, DC and Toronto, Canada in the
West, SWISS will also be enlarging its long-haul network in the East by
connecting the South Korean capital of Seoul with Zurich, Switzerland.
Seoul, the capital of South Korea, will receive its
first-ever SWISS services in summer 2024. This metropolis offers a perfect
blend of traditional charm and contemporary flair and delights visitors with
sights like the Gyeongbokgung Palace and futuristic landmarks such as the
N Seoul Tower. Similarly, Switzerland offers a mix of natural beauty and
modernity with its majestic Alpine landscapes, including the Matterhorn and
Jungfrau peaks, as well as the vibrant economic and cultural entre of Zurich.
“We are delighted to be further growing our
network,” says SWISS Chief Commercial Officer Heike Birlenbach. “As well as our
new long-haul destinations of Washington, DC and Toronto, which we’ve already
announced, we’ll be adding the extremely attractive destination of Seoul to our
Asian network in summer 2024. The capital of South Korea has a lot to offer
leisure and business travellers alike. And our new Seoul service will help us
even better meet our customers’ needs for non-stop services to and from the world’s
key cities.”
According to Leo Tonidandel, General Manager Korea,
Lufthansa Group Airlines: “We are excited to launch Seoul as the first new
destination in Asia for SWISS in 2024. As a premium carrier, SWISS will offer
four cabins including First Class and Premium Economy Class and provide Korean
passengers with more choices when traveling to Europe with direct flights from
Seoul/Incheon to Zurich and beyond with connections in Zurich. In addition,
SWISS, as a member of Lufthansa Group Airlines, gives Korean customers the
opportunity to enjoy combined services with Lufthansa, including the same
mileage program and various benefits.”
SWISS will commence its thrice-weekly non-stop
service between Zurich and Seoul on 7 May 2024. The flights will be operated
with an Airbus A340 equipped with First, Business, Premium Economy and Economy
Class. The eastbound flight LX122 will leave Zurich at 13:40 on Tuesdays,
Fridays and Sundays, landing in Seoul at 08:25 the following day. The
westbound LX123 service will depart from Seoul on Mondays, Wednesdays, and
Saturdays at 09:55, arriving in Zurich at 16:50.
Image
Credit: © Lufthansa Group
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