Continuation of my journey to Brussels after my uneventful flight from Paris.
Connection circuit
The connections in Zurich are very easy and well signposted. Since I still have almost 20 minutes before my next flight, I decide to go to the lounge even if the walk is quite long. I’m looking for the new Alpine lounge, but not finding it, I go to the Senator lounge.
Lounge
Instead of using the automatic access gates, I head to the agency on the ground to ask for directions to the Alpine lounge.
She tells me that the lounge closes at 6:30 pm… So it will be for another time.
The Senator lounge is separate from the Business lounge, and is accessible through automatic gates.
Upon entry, an automated checkroom is available, as well as common showers in the Business and Senator lounges.
You have to climb a few steps to get to the lounge proper.
It is quite small in its main part. A large dining area is available, with a cold buffet, some hot dishes and dishes cooked by a chef in front of the customers.
All hot and cold, soft and hard drinks are self-service.
Some relaxation areas are available, but their number is very limited.
On the other hand, on the mezzanine, a relaxation area is available, absolutely silent, and where eating is not allowed. The latter is particularly well decorated.
A terrace is available for smokers.
I leave the lounge 5 minutes before the theoretical boarding time.
Boarding
The path to the boarding area is quite long, as was the path to the lounge. Some travelators are out of order, which lengthens the travel time to this rather distant gate.
The small number of passengers around the gate indicates that the flight will not be very full, which was the case. Nevertheless, boarding priorities are respected and Star Gold passengers are invited to board first. I will be the second passenger on board this flight.
Cabin and reception
The reception is smiling at the door and I enter the cabin of the A220-300.
The Business cabin is 5 rows, and I chose the 06C which is on the Duo side. I would not have a neighbor for this short flight to Brussels.
Before take-off and because of the negative temperature, we go to the de-icing area.
Service and catering
The service begins just after the crew is released from their seats. Still not being very hungry, I will only have a glass of sparkling water.
The traditional basket filled with Swiss milk chocolates came by at the end of the flight, and the flight attendant invited me to take two, which I did with pleasure.
Arrival and disembarkation
We arrive at the gate about fifteen minutes late, and I walk briskly to my hotel for a few hours of well-deserved sleep.
Bottom line
A solid flight on Swiss, with a pleasant service. I note the patience of the crew when faced with a particularly troublesome religious group, unexpectedly changing seats while a centering system is obviously in place.
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