Air Berlin is the second largest airline in Germany, and one of the largest in Europe. The airline was founded in the year 1978, and has its operating hubs in Berlin and Dusseldorf. The airline operates scheduled domestic and international flights to more than 150 destinations across Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Americas and the Middle East. Air Berlin offers 2 classes of service – Business and Economy.
In-flight Amenities
If you are looking for the perfect blend of comfort and luxury then Business Class won't disappoint you. Passengers are pampered with fully flat seats that come with in-built massager functionality. Your taste buds are treated with delicious three course menu that is complimented with a wide selection of soft and alcoholic drinks. Passengers can also request (in advance) for special meals like gluten-free, lactose-free and vegan meals. Economy class passengers are offered comfortable seating that comes with features like extra legroom, footrest, backrest and generous seat pitch. Passengers in this class are served meals and drinks. Air Berlin offers more than 200 hours of in-flight entertainment which includes blockbuster movies, television programs, games, music and much more.
Destinations
Discover the world with Air Berlin, and enjoy a network that spans across many continents. Here are some of the popular holiday destinations the carrier covers:
- Los Angeles
- Miami
- Chicago
- Copenhagen
- Rome
- Moscow
- Madrid
- Jersey
- Abu Dhabi
- Dubai
- Phuket
- Malta
Flying from the UK
Air Berlin flies from almost all major airports in the UK including London-Gatwick, London Heathrow, London City, London Stansted, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow, and Newcastle.
Baggage
While flying with Air Berlin, your baggage allowance will depend on the type of ticket you have bought. On long haul routes, Economy flyers holding FlyDeal and FlyClassic tickets can carry one piece of cabin baggage (weighing not more than 8kg). If you have purchased FlyFlex ticket or are flying Business, you can carry two pieces of cabin baggage. The free checked baggage allowance for passengers with FlyDeal and FlyClassic tickets is one piece weighing not more than 23kg. Limit of checked baggage for Business class flyers and FlyFlex ticket holders is two pieces (each can weigh maximum of 32 kg).
Other Services & Facilities
Check-in: With Air Berlin's web check-in facility passengers can select their desired seat from anywhere. On flights to and from USA, web check-in is available between 24 hours and 3 hours before the departure. On other flights web check-in begins 30 hours before the departure time.
Frequent Flyer Program: Top Bonus is the name of the airline's frequent flyer program. Whether you are in the air or on the ground, you are never far from rewards. Passengers earn miles for not only flying with the airline, but also for using the services of its non-airline partners (shopping stores, hotels, car rental agencies etc). These miles can be redeemed for exciting rewards like free tickets, flight upgrades, discounts and much more.
Lounges: Business Class passengers can access exclusive lounges operated by Air Berlin, as well as the lounges operated by the OneWorld alliance. These lounges offer services like Wi-Fi access, snacks, drinks, travel assistance and much more.
