Summary:
- Edelweiss unveils a fully reimagined long-haul cabin with the Airbus A350, introducing a holistically designed travel experience that prioritises passenger well-being, premium comfort, and a calming, Swiss-inspired aesthetic.
- Expanded premium offerings and upgraded seating redefine onboard comfort, including increased legroom in Economy, enhanced Premium Economy, a new 1-2-1 Business Class layout, and private Business Suites with doors and 32-inch screens.
- Next-generation onboard technology enhances the digital passenger experience, with free high-speed Starlink connectivity, 4K IFE screens with Bluetooth audio, human-centric lighting, wireless charging, and high-power USB-C across all cabins.
Edelweiss – a member of Lufthansa Group – is presenting a new, holistically developed long-haul travel experience with the introduction of the Airbus A350. Under the motto ‘More room to feel good’, the Swiss leisure airline is combining a modern cabin design with high-quality materials, a calming colour palette, and state-of-the-art technology. The new cabin is far more than just an upgrade of the seats. It aims to represent a consciously designed sense of space that prioritises relaxation, comfort, and a welcoming atmosphere.
The elegant and modern design of the new aircraft livery, featuring darker shades of red and blue and the characteristic red wave pattern, is reflected in the interior. Inspired by comfortable, inviting sofas, the interior is designed to exude a sense of calm while simultaneously conveying a high-quality and contemporary feel. This inspiration is complemented by elements of contemporary Swiss architecture. Reduced forms, clean lines, and selectively used patterns define the cabin’s appearance. Fine details and high-quality workmanship underscore the premium standard in all travel classes.
Compared to the previous cabin, the colour scheme has been deliberately reduced. This conscious reduction creates a sense of calm and harmony. Shades of blue, in their various forms, characterise the overall appearance.
“With the new Airbus A350, we seized the opportunity to rethink our entire cabin product and develop it consistently with our guests’ well-being in mind,” said Edelweiss CEO Bernd Bauer. “Our aim was to create a space that exudes tranquillity, is of high quality, and clearly positions itself as a premium product. The new cabin is a logical evolution of our design and represents modern comfort, Swiss quality, and a contemporary long-haul holiday flight experience.”
The new Edelweiss Economy cabin features subtle, blue woven fabrics to create a calm, timeless ambiance. Fine stitching details give the seats an elegant, tailored look. All seats offer approximately three centimetres more legroom compared to the previous cabin, as well as a greater seat tilt angle.
With the new cabin, Edelweiss is strategically expanding its premium offerings and simultaneously increasing the proportion of premium seats onboard. The new Edelweiss Premium Economy features 28 seats in a 2-3-2 configuration with approximately one metre of legroom and a high-quality hard-shell seat, similar to those used on other Lufthansa Group airlines. The darker, more elegant colour scheme underscores the premium aspirations. Travellers enjoy a welcome drink before take-off. During the flight, they benefit from an expanded food selection, served on china on a tablecloth. Alcoholic beverages are included. Noise-cancelling headphones from Edelweiss Business Class provide added comfort.
The new Edelweiss Business combines high comfort with a cabin layout tailored to holidaymakers. The continuous 1-2-1 seating configuration offers every guest direct aisle access. Approximately half of the seats are designed as double seats. The seats can be fully converted into a flat bed, allowing for restful sleep on long journeys. Dark blue tones, a unique woven upholstery, and carefully selected wood surfaces characterise the comfortable cabin design.
The new Edelweiss Business Suite is designed for travellers with the highest demands for privacy and comfort. The seats can be fully converted into a spacious, flat bed. Closable doors, approximately 1.2m high, ensure a high degree of privacy, while the large 32-inch monitors provide an immersive cinematic experience. In the middle suites, the room divider can be individually adjusted, allowing the suite to be used flexibly for guests travelling together. A special feature is the generous open foot area, which offers significantly more freedom of movement when lying down. The package is complemented by a comfortable memory foam pillow and a mattress topper for restful sleep, as well as additional storage space for personal hand luggage.
In addition to design and comfort, modern technology plays a central role in the new cabin concept. In all travel classes, guests benefit from free high-speed internet via Starlink, 4K screens with Bluetooth audio connectivity, and a comprehensive inflight entertainment system with over 400 films and series, a 3D flight map, and external cameras. Human-centric lighting supports the natural circadian rhythm on long-haul flights.
The offering is complemented by wireless charging in Edelweiss Premium Economy, Edelweiss Business, and Edelweiss Business Suite, as well as high-performance USB-C and USB-A ports at all seats with up to 60 watts of power, allowing for convenient laptop charging. Additional power outlets are available in Edelweiss Business and Edelweiss Business Suite. Noise-cancelling headphones provide added comfort in Edelweiss Premium Economy, Edelweiss Business, and Edelweiss Business Suite.
The first aircraft with the new cabin will enter service in December 2026. Further converted Airbus A350s will follow gradually in January, February, April, May, and July 2027. By summer 2027, Edelweiss’ entire Airbus A350 fleet will be equipped with the new cabin.
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