Airline Overview
Air Berlin is a low-cost airline based in Germany that primarily flies to popular holiday destinations in Europe as well as "city shuttle" routes linking London and Manchester to Germany. The airline is expanding as a pan-European carrier covering destinations without German link-ups: recent new routes have included London direct to Majorca.
Hand Luggage: One item up to 8kg and up to 55cm x 40cm x 20cm (22in x 16in x 8in).
Checked: You can travel with items that weigh up to 20kg (44lb). If you have a round-trip ticket and are staying more than 28 days at your destination, you can travel with up to 30kg (67lb). These limits also apply to children and infants.
Excess: Excess baggage is charged at €5 per kg per flight. No item more than 32kg (70lb) will be accepted.
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Passenger names can be changed up to two hours prior to departure. This is handled as a re-booking so fees may apply.
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Infants under two receive a 90 per cent discount on the price of an adult ticket and must be seated on the lap of an adult. Children under 12 receive a 33 per cent discount on flight price.
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Pets weighing less than 6kg (13lb) can be carried on the plane. Pets weighing more than 6kg (13lb) must be carried in the hold in a container provided by the customer.
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Standard baggage allowances apply. A seat may be purchased to carry a large instrument instead of checking it.
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A menu of freshly prepared food is available onboard all Air Berlin flights with a minimum flying time of 90 minutes and a maximum flying time of four hours, for an extra cost (prices between €7 and €11).
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There’s nothing like heading up in the skies to work up an appetite. Check out the airline’s menu before you fly so you can decide if you need to bring any extras. A pdf document detailing Air Berlin's in-flight menu is available from the website. or see photographs taken by fellow flyers of meals they’ve been served and read reviews at AirlineMeals.net.
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Remember to pack a good book, or brush up on your language skills if you're planning on reading the in-flight magazine for entertainment as the Air Berlin Magazine, available in the seat pockets, is published only in German.
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