Special SWISS First Class Caviar Tasting For Limited Time

If you’re flying SWISS first class in the next couple of weeks, you’re in for a treat…

SWISS’ limited time first class caviar tasting

Unlike many of the other top first class airlines, SWISS doesn’t consistently serve caviar in first class. Instead, the airline rotates limited time offerings, ranging from fondue, to truffles, to caviar.

I imagine people have mixed feelings about that. On the one hand, there’s not much consistency to what’s offered. On the other hand, if you’re a frequent SWISS flyer, perhaps the variety is nice, as I feel like Lufthansa hasn’t changed up its first class menu in the past decade.

Along those lines, SWISS is launching what’s probably the most liked limited time first class offering of the year. Between February 19 and March 4, 2025, SWISS first class passengers departing from Zurich (ZRH) or Geneva (GVA) will be served a special caviar tasting.

The first is Osietra Carat by Oona from Switzerland, which SWISS describes as follows:

First in the selection is the Russian sturgeon caviar Osietra Carat with its exquisite taste, harvested from the warm waters of the Tropenhaus Frutigen in Switzerland. Oona, Switzerland’s sole caviar producer, crafts this traditionally matured delicacy, ensuring utmost freshness with deliveries just days after harvesting.

The second is ​Prunier Osciètre Classic by Balik and Caviar House & Prunier from France, which SWISS describes as follows:

With the Prunier Osciètre Classic, grown in France by the caviar House Prunier, guests can further look forward to a French caviar masterpiece, distinguished by its coarse-grained texture and aromatic character of roasted walnuts and hazelnuts. ​

The third is Kaviari Kristal by Sense of Delight from China, which SWISS describes as follows:

With the third caviar of our tasting selection, guests can savor the Kaviari Oscietra Prestige caviar by Sense of Delight. A delicacy caviar featuring amber and golden grains and a subtle maritime and nutty aroma, the Russian sturgeon caviar offers a unique taste experience.

There’s no easy way to book SWISS first class

Let me of course acknowledge the obvious issue here, for anyone interested in this experience. There’s no easy way to redeem miles for SWISS first class, unless you are a Miles & More Senator member or above.

Your best bet for flying SWISS first class with a decent deal is one of the following:

• Find a good first class fare, which is often available when departing from Europe (particularly Northern Europe), and traveling to the Middle East, India, or to other points in Asia
• Redeem partner points for a SWISS business class ticket, and then buy an upgrade at check-in; on SWISS’ shortest first class flights from Switzerland (like to Boston, Dubai, Montreal, New York, etc.), there’s a chance that the buy up offer might not be too bad

Bottom line

For the next couple of weeks, SWISS will be offering a special caviar tasting in first class, whereby passengers can sample three different caviar options on flights departing Switzerland. It’s not worth going out of your way to fly SWISS first class just for that, but it’s a nice treat to be aware of, should you have such a flight planned.

Anyone flying SWISS first class during the caviar tasting period?