For many years, Helvetic Airways have been operating on behalf of SWISS on their European network. Join me as I fly with them from Oslo to Zürich today onboard their E190-E2.
Overall, the flight was quite pleasant. Most passengers were sleeping, thus creating a quiet and relaxed atmosphere. There were also some nice views out of the window, with the weather being clear all the way to Zürich. Other than that, the flight was on time, the crew friendly enough, and the E190-E2 is a modern and quiet aircraft (albeit cramped in Helvetic's configuration). What I don't like about SWISS however, is how much they charge for the onboard food and beverages. I know Switzerland is an expensive country, but charging the equivalent of almost 12€ for a sandwich is insane! I also find it outrageous how they charge 35€ for seat changes during check-in in Economy Light. This is something I'd expect from a low-cost airline, not a supposedly premium airline.
Without further ado - sit back, relax and enjoy the video!
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Date: Friday, June 9, 2023
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Cameras used:
* Canon PowerShot SX740HS
* iPhone 11
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Flight details:
Aircraft info:
*Type: Embraer E190-E2
*Registration: HB-AZE
*Construction number: 19020038
*First flight: June 15, 2020
*Delivered: July 1, 2020
*Configuration: Y110
*My seat: 26F
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Flight info:
*Scheduled departure time: 06:45
*Scheduled arrival time: 09:10
*Scheduled flight time: 2h 25m
*Punctuality: on time
*Cruising altitude: 39.000 feet
*Load factor: approx. 90%
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00:00 - Intro & Oslo airport
01:55 - Boarding & bus to aircraft
03:00 - Onboard
04:01 - Startup & safety announcement
04:46 - Taxi to runway
05:35 - Take-off & climbout (incl. views of Oslo)
08:16 - SWISS Saveurs menu & onboard service
09:57 - Interior of the E190-E2
10:36 - Cruise
11:21 - Descent & landing
14:10 - Taxi to gate & verdict
16:00 - Zürich airport & end
