Swiss leisure airline Edelweiss has unveiled new Airbus A350 cabins featuring private Business Class suites, an expanded Premium Economy cabin and free high-speed Starlink internet for every passenger.
The Lufthansa Group carrier will introduce the redesigned cabins on selected long-haul flights from Zurich in June 2027, with the first services now available to book.
The upgrade will double the number of premium seats from 30 to 60, including four enclosed Business Suites with sliding doors and 32-inch entertainment screens.
According to Edelweiss’ latest announcement, the entire six-aircraft A350 fleet will receive the new interiors by early October 2027.
Inside the new Edelweiss A350 cabins
The redesigned A350-900 will feature Economy, Premium Economy and Business Class, with an additional Business Suite option in the front row.
The new cabin uses dark blue upholstery, subtle patterns and wood-effect surfaces, drawing inspiration from contemporary Swiss architecture. Edelweiss says the design is intended to create a calmer atmosphere on long-haul flights.
The most significant changes are in the premium cabins, although Economy passengers will also receive additional legroom, improved recline and upgraded entertainment.
Edelweiss Business Suite: Four private suites with doors
The new Edelweiss Business Suite will introduce four enclosed seats at the front of Business Class.
Each suite features a sliding privacy door approximately 1.2 metres high, a fully flat bed measuring two metres, a 32-inch 4K entertainment screen and additional storage.
The airline has designed the footwell to provide more freedom of movement when sleeping. A mattress topper and memory foam pillow are also included.
Passengers travelling together can adjust the divider between the centre suites.
The suites are available as a paid seat-selection upgrade within Business Class rather than a separate First Class cabin.
Edelweiss provides a 360-degree preview of its new Business Suite.
New Edelweiss Business Class: Every seat has aisle access
The redesigned Business Class will feature a 1-2-1 layout, giving every passenger direct aisle access.
All seats convert into fully flat beds, replacing the less private arrangement in the airline’s existing long-haul cabins.
Approximately half the seats are designed as adjoining pairs, making them particularly suitable for couples.
The design combines dark blue upholstery, woven fabrics and wood-effect surfaces. Passengers will also have wireless charging, power outlets and noise-canceling headphones.
The four Business Suites form part of the wider Business Class offering.
The introduction of direct aisle access brings Edelweiss closer to the premium cabin standards offered by other A350 operators. STARLUX Airlines’ A350 cabins also feature private Business Class suites, alongside First Class, Premium Economy and Economy.
Edelweiss Premium Economy: 28 seats with more space
Premium Economy receives one of the biggest upgrades.
The new cabin will have 28 seats in a 2-3-2 configuration, with approximately one metre of seat pitch.
Its hard-shell seats recline within a fixed structure, preventing the seatback from moving into the space of the passenger behind.
The layout provides pairs of seats beside the windows, an attractive option for couples on long-haul leisure flights.
The enhanced service includes a welcome drink, a wider choice of meals served on china with a tablecloth, complimentary alcoholic beverages and noise-canceling headphones.
Wireless charging is also included.
Edelweiss says the expanded Premium Economy offering is a key part of its strategy to increase premium seating.
Edelweiss A350 Economy: More legroom and recline
Economy passengers will also benefit from the refurbishment.
The redesigned seats offer approximately three centimetres more legroom than the existing cabin, together with increased recline.
The seats have adjustable headrests, USB-C and USB-A charging and 13.3-inch 4K entertainment screens.
Bluetooth connectivity will allow passengers to use their own wireless headphones.
The cabin features blue woven upholstery and a more restrained design than the airline’s previous interiors.
Edelweiss has published an interactive preview of its new Economy cabin.
Free Starlink Wi-Fi and 4K entertainment
Every passenger on the refurbished A350 will have access to complimentary high-speed internet through Lufthansa Group Wi-Fi powered by Starlink.
Passengers will need a Travel ID or Miles & More service card number to connect.
The aircraft will also feature 4K entertainment screens, Bluetooth audio and a selection of more than 400 films and television programmes.
USB-C and USB-A charging ports will be available at every seat, delivering up to 60 watts of power. Wireless charging will be provided in Premium Economy and Business Class.
Human-centric lighting will adjust the cabin environment during long-haul flights, supporting passengers’ sleep and waking patterns.
Passenger comfort is also shaping the next generation of long-haul aircraft interiors. Qantas’ Project Sunrise A350 cabins feature lighting designed around sleep and waking patterns, alongside a dedicated Wellbeing Zone for passengers on ultra-long-haul flights.
Which Edelweiss A350 routes will have the new cabins?
Edelweiss has confirmed four initial destinations for the redesigned A350 cabins, with flights beginning in June 2027.
| Destination | Country | New cabin availability |
|---|---|---|
| Kilimanjaro | Tanzania | From June 2027 |
| Zanzibar | Tanzania | From June 2027 |
| Windhoek | Namibia | From June 2027 |
| Halifax | Canada | From June 2027 |
The airline says these destinations will be served exclusively with the new cabin product from June 2027.
Additional refurbished aircraft will enter service progressively, with all six A350s expected to have the new interiors by early October 2027.
Bookings are already available through Edelweiss and travel agents.
Passengers should check the aircraft’s cabin configuration when booking, as Edelweiss will continue operating A350s with the older interiors during the transition.
Why Edelweiss is investing in premium cabins
Edelweiss began operating the Airbus A350 in April 2025, initially using aircraft fitted with adapted interiors inherited from their previous operator.
The refurbishment introduces a cabin designed specifically for the airline’s long-haul leisure market.
The biggest commercial change is the increase in premium seating, from 30 to 60 seats.
Bernd Bauer, CEO of Edelweiss, said in the airline’s September 2026 announcement:
“With the new cabin, we are strategically expanding our premium offering.”
The airline is positioning its upgraded A350 around more spacious seating, greater privacy and improved onboard connectivity.
For passengers, the key distinction will be between the refurbished A350 and aircraft still operating with the older cabin. That makes checking the specific flight and seat map especially important until the fleet-wide upgrade is complete.
