Alitalia flights and information

Airline Overview

Alitalia is the former national airline of Italy. The airline that first took to the skies in 1947 is now a privately owned airline, integrated with Air One and part-owned (25 per cent) by Air France/KLM. Its headquarters are in Rome, and its hub is at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport. The airline serves 70 destinations - 23 in Italy and 47 foreign.

Telephone

Reservations: 0870 544 8259 (Mon-Fri 8am-10pm; Sat-Sun 8.30am-9.30pm) Information: 020 8814 7700

Website

www.alitalia.com

How to find the best deals for Alitalia flights

There is a Special Offers page on the website which includes deals to Italy and the rest of Europe.

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Check-in

Vary by airport. From outside Italy between one to two hours. Leaving from an Italian airport, allow 60 minutes for intercontinental flights, 40 minutes for international and 30 minutes for domestic.

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Baggage

Hand luggage: One bag is permitted with maximum total dimensions 55cm x 25cm x 35cm, and maximum weight of 5kg, plus one personal item such as a laptop or briefcase.

Checked: For domestic flights and international economy flights (except to the US, Canada and Mexico), one bag with a maximum weight 20kg is permitted. For international flights to the US, Canada and Mexico, two bags are permitted with a maximum weight of 32kg each, and maximum linear dimensions (length + width + depth) of 158cm each.

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Legroom

Seat pitch: 32 inches.

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Pre-assigned Seating

Seats assigned at check in.

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Passenger Change Details

Name changes are not permitted. Check with the airline regarding other changes.

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Child Fares

In some instances Alitalia’s fare for children two to eleven is about 85 per cent of the applicable adult fare, if accompanied by an adult. In some cases, even accompanied children pay full fare. Check when you book your flight. Infants (up to 23 months) seated on an adult’s lap pay 10 per cent. Children over five travelling alone must pay full fare, and children under five are not allowed to travel without an adult.

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Senior Fares

Some senior discounts may be available. Check with the airline at time of booking.

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Pets

On transatlantic flights, pets are treated as checked baggage. To book a pet on your flight, call the reservations number (given below).

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Carrying Musical Instruments

You can carry any musical instrument that is not longer than 100cm (40in) as checked baggage. For a cello, you must buy a seat. Other instruments longer than 100cm (40in) are treated as cargo.

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In-flight Service

Alitalia boasts "the best in Italian and international cuisine." Meals to meet a variety of religious and dietary needs are available on international flights of three hours or more. For these, children’s meals and peanut-free meals, notify the airline at least 24 hours before leaving.

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Air Miles

Alitalia's frequent flyer scheme is called MilleMiglia.

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Airline Food Link

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. See photographs taken by fellow flyers of meals they’ve been served and read reviews at AirlineMeals.net.

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In-flight Magazine

Moby Dick, War and Peace, Bleak House… Do you need to pack a weighty tome or will the in-flight magazine keep you happily occupied for the duration of the flight? Ulisse, Alitalia's in-flight magazine, is published monthly and is available on every flight. The magazine is written in both Italian and English.

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Airline Alliances

Alitalia is a member of the SkyTeam alliance.

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