Swiss International Air Lines AG · Basel Switzerland
Company Description
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This link will open in a new window Swiss International Air Lines hopes to plot a course to prosperity under the wing of Deutsche Lufthansa . The carrier, known as SWISS, serves about 75 destinations in some 40 countries from its hub in Zurich and from airports in Basel and Geneva; it operates a fleet of more than 75 aircraft. SWISS was acquired by German airline giant Lufthansa in 2007, and the carriers' flight operations are being coordinated. As part of the Lufthansa deal, SWISS has joined its parent in the Star Alliance, an international code-sharing and marketing partnership that also includes carriers such as UAL 's United Airlines. (Code-sharing allows airlines to extend their networks by selling tickets on one another's flights.) To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key Swiss International Air Lines AG Financials
| Company Type | Subsidiary Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2007 Sales (mil.) | $4,344.8 |
| 2007 Employees | 6,022 |
Swiss International Air Lines AG Executives
24 executives listed for Swiss International Air Lines AG's Basel, location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Chairman | Rolf Jetzer | Network |
| Vice Chairman | Walter Bosch | Network |
| CEO | Harry Hohmeister | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for Swiss International Air Lines AG
Airlines depend highly on the health of the US economy, which affects air travel by business and consumer passengers. Because many costs are fixed, the profitability of individual companies is determined by efficient operations and on favorable fuel and labor costs. Small airlines can compete by servicing local or regional routes. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top Swiss International Air Lines AG Competitors
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