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The Swiss are making big noises again. At the annual conference in Zurich-Kloten yesterday, CEO Dieter Vranckx (49) presented the “most comprehensive cabin refurbishment in Swiss history” along with head of trade Tamur Goudarzi Pour (53). The Lufthansa subsidiary turns everything upside down on long-haul routes!
There will be new seats in Economy that should make the flying experience more comfortable. “This specifically means more legroom,” Vranckx promises. How much space passengers will have in the future depends on the aircraft type and row of seats. Seat width should increase by 4 to 6 cm, seat inclination by 2 to 4 cm. There will also be a larger, high-resolution display in Economy. According to the Lufthansa subsidiary, all of the new seats will feature tablet holders and USB ports.
Less jet lag thanks to new lighting
But that’s not all. “We will continue to expand our catering for the economy,” says Vranckx. And the lighting in the cabin will also be adjusted. “It’s going to be really cool, futuristic lighting,” Vranckx promises. In fact, past studies have proven the effectiveness of special lighting on airplanes.
Premium economy, business and premium are also redesigned. Thanks to the sliding door, business class passengers now have more privacy. First Class has, among other things, a large wardrobe, a dining table and a large TV. “As a premium airline, we want to satisfy our passengers’ desire for more individuality,” says Vranckx. Overall, cabin refurbishment costs Switzerland more than 500 million francs. The new interior will be installed from 2025.
prices are rising
Passengers can therefore expect greater comfort in two years. But prices are already rising. Vranckx openly admits: “Flying will be more expensive this summer than last year or 2019.” The reasons for this are high inflation worldwide and Switzerland’s investments in sustainability.
It is “nonsense” that prices in the Lufthansa subsidiary will increase by 46 percent, as calculated by the German comparison portal Idealo. “This number is definitely not correct,” Vranckx says. The CEO can’t say how much the flights will cost this summer. Switzerland has a dynamic pricing model. Bargaining is possible, but will likely become rare.
After losses in 2020 and 2021, Swiss CEO Dieter Vranckx (49) managed to deliver profits again for the past year. “Switzerland has made a comeback,” says Vranckx, plus 456 million Swiss francs for 2022. More figures: In 2022, the number of passengers carried by Switzerland increased by 116 percent to 12.8 million. Compared to last year, the number of flights increased by 89 percent to around 107 thousand. Sales rose to 4.41 billion Swiss francs.
After losses in 2020 and 2021, Swiss CEO Dieter Vranckx (49) managed to deliver profits again for the past year. “Switzerland has made a comeback,” says Vranckx, plus 456 million Swiss francs for 2022. More figures: In 2022, the number of passengers carried by Switzerland increased by 116 percent to 12.8 million. Compared to last year, the number of flights increased by 89 percent to around 107 thousand. Sales rose to 4.41 billion Swiss francs.
Source :Blick
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