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Helvetic Airways staff travel & standby

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Bookings, rebookings and listings on Helvetic Airways are done in myIDTravel only, and the listing is created automatically when you buy your e-ticket. Web check-in isn't available on any ID ticket, so go to the counter: Helvetic recommends arriving at least two hours before departure. Staff Airlines shows estimated open seats on Helvetic Airways flights before you go.

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Rules for staff travel

Source: Helvetic Airways staff travel rules published in the FlyZED directory.

How to list for standby on Helvetic Airways

  • Book, rebook and list in myIDTravel only.
  • The listing is created automatically when you buy your e-ticket; you don't need to do anything else.
  • Once your payment is validated, you get an itinerary receipt by email.
  • Helvetic Airways doesn't answer questions about booking figures.
  • If something goes wrong while booking, cancelling or requesting a refund for a 2L flight, email [email protected]. More information on booking and refunds is in myIDTravel under "ID Agreements".

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Flights you can't use

All wet-lease and charter flights operated by Helvetic Airways are excluded. On flights Helvetic operates on behalf of SWISS (wet-lease), the LX ID Agreement applies.

Visas and travel documents

Carry every document the destination country requires, passport, visas, health certificates, and those required at the stops on the way, in case you have to be off-loaded there for commercial or other reasons.

Baggage

  • Checked baggage: 1 piece up to 23 kg / 50 lb.
  • Infants get no baggage allowance, but 1 pram, buggy or child seat travels free.
  • Cabin baggage: 1 piece up to 8 kg (55 × 40 × 20).
  • Your bags travel only if there is space and the flight's weight limits allow it.
  • Excess baggage is charged at the regular fares and must be paid in full.

What you may and may not pack is explained on helvetic.com.

Check-in

Web check-in isn't currently available on any ID ticket, confirmed or standby. Helvetic Airways recommends being at the check-in counter at least two hours before scheduled departure. Depending on the airport, the counter closes 45 to 65 minutes before departure. Check-in opening hours are on www.helvetic.com.

Boarding, seats and upgrades

Seat requests aren't permitted on ID tickets.

Special services, children and pets

  • Special meals can't be pre-booked for any rebate passenger.
  • Request wheelchair assistance at [email protected].
  • Pets in the cabin (PETC) and animals in the hold (AVIH) aren't permitted on ID tickets.
  • A bike (BIKE) depends on the load and is confirmed only from 3 days before the flight.
  • Children under 16 can travel on an ID ticket only with an adult on the same type of ID ticket.

Dress code

Dress appropriately and in good taste on Helvetic Airways, whatever your destination. You won't be accepted on board in worn-out, dirty or torn clothes, beachwear, flip-flops, tank tops, shorts or a jogging outfit. Stations are obliged to refuse ID travellers who aren't properly dressed.

Changes and refunds

To cancel flights, retrieve your PNR. Refunds aren't issued automatically:

  1. Cancel the unused ticket online in myIDTravel.
  2. Email the cancellation confirmation you receive to [email protected] to apply for the refund.

Bookable tickets are fully refundable until 4 days before departure. After that, only airport taxes are refunded.

Helvetic Airways destinations for staff travel

6 airports in 5 countries.

Main airport

  • Bern BRN4 destinations from here
All 6 airports

Switzerland 2

Bern BRN, Zurich ZRH

Other countries

Larnaca LCA (Cyprus), Florence FLR (Italy), Palma PMI (Spain), Djerba DJE (Tunisia)

Route data: adsb.lol, available under the ODbL.

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Questions, answered

Do I need to list in myIDTravel for a Helvetic Airways standby flight?

Booking, rebooking and listing are done in myIDTravel only. The listing is created automatically when you buy your e-ticket there, so no other action is needed.

Can I check in online for Helvetic Airways on a staff ticket?

No. Web check-in isn't available on ID tickets. Helvetic recommends being at the counter at least two hours before departure.

How much baggage can I take on Helvetic Airways?

One checked piece up to 23 kg / 50 lb and one cabin bag up to 8 kg (55 × 40 × 20), subject to space and weight limits.

What can't I wear on Helvetic Airways?

Worn-out, dirty or torn clothes, beachwear, flip-flops, tank tops, shorts or a jogging outfit.

How do I get a refund for a Helvetic Airways staff ticket?

Cancel the unused ticket in myIDTravel, then email the cancellation confirmation to [email protected]. Refunds aren't automatic.

Which airlines can I fly on ZED fares?

It depends on the ZED and interline agreements of the airline you work for. In Staff Airlines, the partner airlines filter shows only the flights you can board.

Airline rules change often and this summary may be out of date. Always confirm important details with Helvetic Airways’s staff travel department or in the booking tool you use before you travel. Staff Airlines is not responsible for denied boarding, missed flights or other losses. Found a mistake? Let us know.

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