Reimbursement and Compensation: Swiss Airlines

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If you've experienced delays or cancellations on Swiss International Air Lines, you may be eligible for compensation of up to £520 per person.
Based on the airline's most recent on-time performance data, out of 2845 flight departures in the last 24 hours, 68.26% were on time.
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Swiss International Air Lines: Flights canceled today
How many flights were canceled today?
Our data shows that Swiss International Air Lines canceled 40 flights in the last 24 hours.
4.10% of domestic flights and 1.29% of international flights were canceled.
If your flight was canceled with less than 14 days' notice, you may be entitled to compensation of up to £520 (€600). Check your eligibility here.
Swiss International Air Lines Flight Cancellation Compensation
Regardless of whether you're at home or abroad when you find out about your Swiss International Air Lines flight cancellation, you're going to have a lot of questions and concerns. The first thing to know is that Swiss International Air Lines should find you a new flight, or offer you a full refund.
But because flight cancellations almost always play havoc with your travel plans, you should check whether you're also entitled to claim Swiss International Air Lines canceled flight compensation to help make up for the disruption.
Under EU regulations, Swiss International Air Lines should pay passengers up to £520 per person when they cancel flights at late notice — that is, any flight cancellation less than 14 days before it was due to depart.
Exceptions:
Swiss International Air Lines will not have to pay compensation if they were able to offer a replacement flight with similar departure and arrival times to the original. You can check the exact requirements on our flight cancellation compensation page.
Airlines also don't have to pay compensation if extraordinary circumstances were at play. That means that if an unusual situation occurred that was outside of the airline's control but forced a cancellation, there's no Swiss International Air Lines flight cancellation compensation owed. Typical examples include bad weather or a strike by air traffic control.
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Swiss International Air Lines: Flight delays today
How many flights were delayed today?
Our latest data shows that over a 24-hour period, 1 Swiss International Air Lines flights were delayed 3 hours or more.
Of 122 flights, 0.00% were delayed over 3 hours. That rate was 0.04% for international flights.
Passengers who arrive at their destination over 3 hours late could be owed compensation. Check your flight.
Swiss International Air Lines Flight Delay Compensation
If you've experienced a delay due to Swiss International Air Lines, it's worth checking whether you're eligible for compensation under EU regulation. Passengers delayed by Swiss International Air Lines for 3 hours or more are entitled to up to £520 per person.
When filing for flight delay compensation, Swiss International Air Lines will verify the time of arrival at the final destination, not the departure time. AirHelp possesses one of the most comprehensive flight databases, which allows us to substantiate claims for Swiss International Air Lines flight delay compensation.
Exceptions:
Airlines like Swiss International Air Lines aren't obligated to provide compensation if the delay was caused by external factors, such as adverse weather conditions, airport mishaps, or air traffic control strikes. These incidents are deemed extraordinary circumstances.
For more information on what's covered under EU regulations for flight delay compensation, please visit our flight delay compensation page.
Claim up to £520 in compensation if your flight has been delayed, canceled, or overbooked within the last 3 years.
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Air Passenger Rights and Flight Compensation
Because Swiss International Air Lines is based within the EU, almost all the flights they offer are protected by EC 261, one of the world's most comprehensive laws for air passenger rights.
The EC 261 Regulation grants passengers the right to claim compensation when they have experienced delayed, cancelled or overbooked flights, through no fault of their own. Passengers can also claim previous flights. Often you can still claim flights from the past 3 years.
Which Swiss International Air Lines flights are covered by EC Regulation 261?
| Covered by EC 261 | |
|---|---|
| Flights departing EU airports | ✔️ Yes |
| Flights arriving at EU airports | ❌ No |
How Much Swiss International Air Lines Flight Compensation?
| Distance | Compensation |
|---|---|
| All flights under 1,500 km | Up to £220 (€250) per person |
| Internal EU flights over 1,500 km | Up to £350 (€400) per person |
| Non-internal EU flights between 1,500 - 3,500 km | Up to £350 (€400) per person |
| Non-internal EU flights over 3,500 km | Up to £520 (€600) per person |
The table displays values in € as specified in EC Regulation 261.
As with any law, there are exceptions and special circumstances that may impact any specific claim, including the amount due for compensation. AirHelp makes it easy to check compensation here.
Flight Statistics: Delays and Cancellations of Swiss International Air Lines
Punctuality of Swiss International Air Lines (24 hours):
Total Flights: 2845
On-Time Flights: 1942
Punctuality Rate: approximately 68.26% of all flights were on time
Long Delays (greater than 3 hours): 1
Flight Cancellations: 40
The number of flights displayed is an estimate based on internal and third-party databases.
About Swiss Airlines
Swiss International Air Lines AG is the national airline of Switzerland that operates scheduled services in Europe and to North America, South America, Africa and Asia. Its main hub is Zurich Airport, with a focal city operation at Geneva Airport.
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Recent delays and cancellations
Date | Flight number | Airline | Route | Status | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
23/10/2025 | 21:20 | UA2343 | United Airlines | Chicago (ORD) Fort Myers (RSW) | Cancelled | Check Compensation |
23/10/2025 | 21:10 | UA1801 | United Airlines | Chicago (ORD) Denver (DEN) | Cancelled | Check Compensation |
23/10/2025 | 21:10 | UA1649 | United Airlines | Chicago (ORD) Las Vegas (LAS) | Cancelled | Check Compensation |
23/10/2025 | 21:10 | UA2278 | United Airlines | Chicago (ORD) Seattle (SEA) | Cancelled | Check Compensation |
23/10/2025 | 21:00 | UA2417 | United Airlines | Chicago (ORD) San Diego (SAN) | Cancelled | Check Compensation |
23/10/2025 | 20:50 | UA374 | United Airlines | Chicago (ORD) Minneapolis (MSP) | Cancelled | Check Compensation |
23/10/2025 | 20:50 | UA511 | United Airlines | Chicago (ORD) Phoenix (PHX) | Cancelled | Check Compensation |
23/10/2025 | 20:45 | AC8805 | Air Canada | Seattle (SEA) Vancouver (YVR) | Cancelled | Check Compensation |
23/10/2025 | 20:45 | UA793 | United Airlines | Chicago (ORD) Dallas (DFW) | Cancelled | Check Compensation |
23/10/2025 | 19:50 | AZ1173 | ITA Airways | Rome (FCO) Lamezia-Terme (SUF) | Cancelled | Check Compensation |
- Cancelled
UA2343
•United Airlines
Chicago
••Fort Myers
ORD
RSW
Check Compensation23/10/2025
21:20
- Cancelled
UA1801
•United Airlines
Chicago
••Denver
ORD
DEN
Check Compensation23/10/2025
21:10
- Cancelled
UA1649
•United Airlines
Chicago
••Las Vegas
ORD
LAS
Check Compensation23/10/2025
21:10
- Cancelled
UA2278
•United Airlines
Chicago
••Seattle
ORD
SEA
Check Compensation23/10/2025
21:10
- Cancelled
UA2417
•United Airlines
Chicago
••San Diego
ORD
SAN
Check Compensation23/10/2025
21:00
- Cancelled
UA374
•United Airlines
Chicago
••Minneapolis
ORD
MSP
Check Compensation23/10/2025
20:50
- Cancelled
UA511
•United Airlines
Chicago
••Phoenix
ORD
PHX
Check Compensation23/10/2025
20:50
- Cancelled
AC8805
•Air Canada
Seattle
••Vancouver
SEA
YVR
Check Compensation23/10/2025
20:45
- Cancelled
UA793
•United Airlines
Chicago
••Dallas
ORD
DFW
Check Compensation23/10/2025
20:45
- Cancelled
AZ1173
•ITA Airways
Rome
••Lamezia-Terme
FCO
SUF
Check Compensation23/10/2025
19:50