Swiss is running a 2-for-1 fare sale for Business Class travel within SWISS’ European network. This special is in effect between 18 December and 22 December. Most fares from Zurich range between CHF799 (Zurich to Dusseldorf) and CHF999 (Zurich to Prague) for both passengers, making it a true 2 for 1 fare. The best fares are from Basel with Basel-Hamburg costing CHF599 and Basel-Prague costing CHF699.

For those of you unfamiliar with SWISS’ European Business Class service, the main benefit of traveling in Business Class is having the middle seat empty, 2 checked bags at no charge and upgraded meals compared to economy. You’ll also have access to Business Lounges in airports where they are available.

From the bookings that I sampled, they are being issued as “Z” fares, which means that they will earn bonus elite qualifying miles in most Star Alliance frequent flyer programs.

TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS FARE SALE, PLEASE CLICK HERE TO BE TAKEN TO SWISS.COM

A few conditions apply:

Travel must start between 20 December and 22 March.
Travel must conclude between 23 December and 25 March.
Saturday night stay is REQUIRED.
Tickets are non-cancelable and non-refundable
Both passengers must travel together on out-bound and in-bound segments.

SWISS is offering attractive fares to great European destinations from Zurich, Basel, Geneva and Lugano.

The current fare sale lasts until 12 November for travel between now and 31 January, 2013 and includes some great cities. Here are a few of my favorites:

Zurich to Istanbul for only CHF199 (US$ 210)
(read about my visit to Istanbul)

Zurich to Barcelona for only CHF179 (US$ 190)

Zurich to Budapest for only CHF229 (US$ 243)

Geneva to Prague for only CHF189 (US$ 200)

There are many more destinations that are part of this fare sale, including London, Madrid, Paris and Athen among others. For more information on specific fares please visit the SWISS FARE SALE WEBSITE.

I like to bring these fare sales to your attention even though they are intra-European fares in the event you are planning to be in Europe on holiday and can take advantage of these fare sales and add them to your itinerary.

To be kept informed of future fare sales as they occur, please follow SWISS on Twitter: @Swiss_OffersCH