I was headed to Switzerland in January to experience winter for 4 days on Swiss Air. LX177 in January 2025 was operating B777 on the 12 hour flight.
Flying to Europe in winter is always exciting, and this January I took Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) flight LX177 from Singapore (SIN) to Zurich (ZRH). Operated by the B777, it’s a 12-hour red-eye flight that connects Southeast Asia directly to Switzerland. Here’s my honest review of the business class experience.
Business Class Cabin & Seat
I was seated in 7G, part of the staggered 1-2-1 layout in SWISS Business Class. The cabin design felt slightly dated compared to newer products I’ve flown on Etihad or Qatar, but still offered a decent amount of privacy.
Overall: Comfortable for a long-haul, but don’t expect cutting-edge luxury.
Seat comfort: The highlight for me was the footwell. Unlike Etihad or Malaysia Airlines (where I found the space too tight), SWISS’ design was more generous, allowing me to sleep sideways comfortably.
Bedding: Each seat came with a pillow and blanket. While functional, I found the pillow too thin, and I couldn’t help but compare it with Etihad’s Armani Casa bedding, which felt more premium.
Inflight Dining
Dinner Service
After takeoff, the crew began service with appetizers. I chose the chilli prawns, a cold starter. The presentation was a little underwhelming, but surprisingly, the taste won me over — fresh and slightly spicy.
For the main course, I had steak served with vegetables and egg. Unfortunately, this was the weakest part of the meal. The texture and flavour reminded me of microwaved food, and I left most of it aside.
Dessert was a mango cake, which thankfully redeemed the dining experience. Sweet, light, and a nice finish to the evening service.
Breakfast Service
One thing I liked about SWISS is their breakfast selection system. Passengers are given a sheet to tick their preferences — a nice touch that personalises the meal. Despite the variety, I found the dishes lacking in flavour, which was a little disappointing.
Service
The crew were professional and efficient throughout the flight. While I felt it wasn’t as personable as Asian carriers, it was dependable — polite, on time and consistent.
Overall Verdict
If you’re looking for a direct, flight to Switzerland, SWISS Business Class delivers. But if you’re after indulgent luxury, you may find other Asian competitors offer more polish. Overall, felt the cabin was a tad dated and the I found the food underwhelming.
✈️ Planning your next trip? If you’re curious how SWISS Business Class compares with Etihad, check out my Etihad A380 Business Class Review here. Or, if you want more South Asia-bound reviews, read my Malaysia Airlines Business Class Review here .
