Efficiency meets comfort:
The newest member of the Edelweiss fleet is the Airbus A350-900, which is one of the most environmentally friendly long-haul aircraft in the world and produces 25 per cent less CO2 than its predecessor, the Airbus A340-300, thanks to its lower fuel consumption, which is made possible by the use of lightweight materials and the latest generation of engines. Thanks to its long range, the Airbus A350-900 will be able to operate from the carrier's home base of Zurich to all of the current destinations on the airline's route network.
With the "Airspace" cabin, the cabin architects and acoustic engineers of the Airbus A350-900 have developed an extremely spacious onboard area that offers passengers maximum comfort and relaxation. The cabin is remarkably quiet so sleeping, reading or listening to music on board is even more pleasant than on older-generation aircraft.
Edelweiss says that further plus points are the improved ventilation and lighting: "whether in Economy Class, Economy Max or Business Class - you breathe fresh air everywhere. Thanks to the enlarged panoramic windows, you can enjoy the best views and natural light"
The existing seating in the Airbus A350 will be retained for the time being and completely redesigned in the second half of 2026. This means that 30 seats will be available in Business Class. Economy Max has 63 seats with more seat pitch and Economy Class has 246 seats. The total of 339 seats are upholstered in blue Edelweiss fabric. Economy Class and Economy Max are equipped with a 3-3-3 configuration, Business Class with a 2-2-2 configuration. A striking feature of Business Class is the greater seat pitch, the generous legroom and the exceptional width of the seats, which can be completely reclined for sleeping. Economy and Economy Max have 9-inch screens, while Business Class has 19-inch screens. All seats have a power and USB connection.
The airline is also modernising the appearance of its fleet to coincide with the future introduction of the new Airbus A350. Both the characteristic red aircraft nose and the Edelweiss flower will be retained in the adapted design. White as the main colour will also remain unchanged.
The unmistakable Edelweiss flower continues to be emblazoned on the tail fin. The colours blue, white and yellow have been retained, but the contours of the flower have been made finer, giving it a more modern appearance. Thanks to the enlarged red area, one leaf of the Edelweiss flower now extends as far as the aircraft fuselage. The Edelweiss is visible on the inside of the Sharklets at the wingtips, making it a popular photo subject for passengers on board.
The striking red colour continues to make Edelweiss aircraft instantly recognisable. The red surface of the vertical stabiliser (tail fin) now extends to the fuselage of the aircraft and curves upwards. This curved shape is taken up again by the nose of the aircraft, like a wave movement.
Nina Wach, Head of Brand Management & Marketing Communication at Edelweiss, is looking forward to seeing the first Airbus A350 in the modernised design and is already looking to the future: "In addition to the six Airbus A350s, the existing Airbus A320 fleet will also be painted with the adapted design step by step. However, this will take place during the already planned repaints and will take place over the next few years."
The first of six Airbus A350s is currently in a hangar in Shannon (Ireland), where it is being repainted. In the coming months, the modifications to the interior of the aircraft will continue until it will be on the route for Edelweiss guests for the first time in spring 2025.
