British Airways signs commercial pact with Swiss International Air Lines

British Airways and Swiss International Air Lines today signed a legally binding memorandum of understanding under which the two airlines envisage entering into a commercial agreement.

British Airways and Swiss plan joint operations between the UK and Switzerland with codesharing on London Heathrow Swiss routes (Geneva, Basle, and Zurich)  from October 26  that will give both airlines’ customers convenient access to worldwide destinations via London and Zurich.

The Swiss frequent flyer scheme will be gradually integrated into the British Airways’ Executive Club. Miles already earned with Swiss will retain their current validity.

In addition, BA will enter into a slot exchange agreement for eight Heathrow daily slot pairs from Swiss.

See also: Swiss International Air Lines to join oneworld alliance.