 Poster: A snowHead
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Booked my transfer ticket from Zurich airport to Laax on Wednesday. Tickets arrived today, and for some reason I was given a free upgrade to First class  . Probably because I booked a ticket for February half term so far in advance!!! Does anyone know what extras you get travelling first class on swiss trains?
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Drluvski, I think their intercity equivalent offers quite a luxurious journey in first class. I went to Laax last year by train from Zurich via Chur and unfortunately the trains on that route are a lot older and less luxurious. Probably a bit more room and more comfortable seats I would think.
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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Drluvski, you get a bigger and better seat and are more likely to get a seat.
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Basically as under a new name, says, all swiss trains are clean on the whole but first class gives you more space
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Anyway, snowHeads is much more fun if you do.
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Was hoping for some free food or drinks but more space sounds good. Only 92 days to go 
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Drluvski, Nice journey, change at Zurich main station for the Chur train. At Chur walk to the end of the platform and up to escalator where a host of post buses are waiting for all the resorts served from there. Trains weren't that busy anyway last half term when I went.
Best bet is to grab some food at the Migros at the airport station.
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Drluvski, I booked a first class ticket on my first transfer from Geneva to Saas Fee but it's not really worth the extra, as the standard class seats are roomy anyway. Colin B make a good point in stocking up at the airport supermarket.
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On the other hand, but not relevant in this case, in 2009 at half term I went from Zurich airport to Zermatt by train. The train from the airport was an intercity most of the way and was absolutely packed. 1st class on that was very nice and much less crowded.
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Colin B, yeah, I almost always use 1st class, especially between Geneve and Lausanne or Zurich and Bern...as they're such busy routes
Drluvski, look out for the Swisstravel pass (available only to visitors) gets you cheaper travel, and possibly discounts #on lift passes. http://www.swisstravelsystem.ch/en/
They're terribly well organised.
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There are more 1st class carriages then 2nd clas on most Swiss trains.
Many of the 1st Class carriages are "Silent" i,e no mobiles, music.
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snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
snowHeads are a friendly bunch.
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yup, don't expect dancing girls - just bigger seats and less people in the carriage / quieter
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We booked transfer tickets from Geneva to Zermatt for 4 weeks time and we received a free upgrade as well. Wasn't going to play the extra so a nice bonus. We booked with the Swiss Travel Centre in London.
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You know it makes sense.
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The Swiss Transfer Ticket is a return ticket from the Swiss border or one of Switzerland’s airports to your destination. (Ticket is valid for one month, but each journey must be completed in one day and on the most direct route). The Swiss Transfer Ticket is ideal for winter travellers and for those spending holidays in one location. The Transfer Ticket cannot be purchased in Switzerland.
Take advantage of our special offer and purchase a 2nd class transfer ticket before 30 November and receive an upgrade to 1st class - worth £ 41 - for free.
http://www.stc.co.uk/swiss_transfer_ticket_.html
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Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
Otherwise you'll just go on seeing the one name:
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The Swiss travel centre charges a £3.50 booking fee which Swiss Railways ie SBB do not charge so the upgrade has a cost of £3.50. I dont think SBB are offering the same deal.
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Poster: A snowHead
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Chris Brookes, riverman, I booked my ticket with SBB here http://www.swisstravelsystem.com/ The website says nothing about the free upgrade to first class, which is why I didnt expect to receive the upgrade. SBB also charged a booking fee of £3.50 when I booked.
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Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
Obviously A snowHead isn't a real person
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Drluvski, With SBB now charging a booking fee this year then the Swiss travel centre offer is a free upgrade not a cost of £3.50 as I previously stated
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Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
Well, the person's real but it's just a made up name, see?
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You now can't book flyrail for the return journey if flying with BA....whats that all about ??
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Is the 79 quid fare one way or round trip?
Not very clear on the site.
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Is the 79 quid fare one way or round trip?
Not very clear on the site. |
That price is for a return
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Many thanks.
Going back to the page it is very clear. Doh!
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