The Italian airline "Alitalia", the airport of Fiumicino: reviews

If the theater starts with a hanger, then each country for tourists - from the airport. And the main Italian "hanger" is the airport Fiumicino, or Leonardo da Vinci. It is named after a small town (30 km from Rome), in which, in fact, it is located.

Fiumicino

To its passengers, the main Italian airport offers many services. In order that potential tourists could navigate, consider the most significant:

• The operating mode of the storage room is from 6.30 to 23.30. Location - terminal number 3 (arrival zone). You can order the assistance of a baggage carrier only at the desk of the information desk. For one bag or suitcase you have to pay 6 euros per day.
• The post office is located in the building of the first terminal. The work schedule is on weekdays from 8.30 to 15.30.
• ATMs, banks and exchange offices are located in each terminal building. The signs of the airport schemes will help in the search.
• You can find the medical center in the terminal at number 3 in the bus parking lot. Mode of operation - around the clock. If you are looking for over-the-counter pharmacies, they function in terminals 3 and 5.
• There are 3 smoking rooms in the airport building. Two of them are in T3, and the third - in T1 after security control.
• The total number of mother and child rooms is 3. Each is equipped with a changing table and cots.

• Reimbursement of VAT is carried out at the office located in the building of the first terminal.
• Orient in the search for information services will help flags of countries installed on each table.
• On the territory of the airport there are many representative offices of car rental. Rent a car can be in Fiumicino, and return in a specified place. It is convenient for people who flew to Rome, but who live in another city.
• Ordering the organization of passenger service from HIA is necessary two days before departure.
• The airport has a business center, free Wi-Fi, a lost property, and special prayer rooms.
• The airport scheme hangs at every turn. Also near each terminal is a person who answers any questions asked, including "stupid" ones.
• The main office of the airline "Alitalia" is located on the territory of the airport.

How to save money on a trip from Fiumicino to Rome

On the eve of summer vacation many want to save on foreign trips, and "by and large" I want to share one little trick. Ordered on the site "Trinitalia" ticket from the airport to the city you will cost at least 10 euros, and for a taxi will have to give at least 60 euros. Expensive, is not it?

To pay for the whole trip a little cheaper, break the route into 2 stages: buy a ticket from Fiumicino (Fiumicino airport) to the next station - Parco Leonardo, and then to the main station of Rome - Tiburtina.

General information and flights of the airline "Alitalia"

Aliatalia is the largest air carrier in Italy. If you want to see the beauties of Rome, Milan, Florence, then it is recommended to purchase a ticket in "Alitalia". According to our fellow citizens, the spirit and atmosphere of Italy will meet you already in the cabin of the plane. In Moscow, the airline "Alitalia" is based at Sheremetyevo Airport. The headquarters is located in Fiumicino.

To get from Russia to Italy you can follow the following routes:

• Moscow - Pisa (3 times a week);
• St. Petersburg - Catania, Milan, Venice (once a week);
• Ekaterinburg - Rome;
• Rostov-Catania;
• Moscow - Rome;
• Samara - Venice.

As for the return flight, the flights are made from 6 main airports of the country: Turin, Milan, Rome, Venetian, Naples and Catalan (Fontanarossa).

Alitalia and Emirates are long-standing partners, which makes it possible for passengers to get to any airport in the world. The route map of the airline covers more than 100 points.

Say a few words about the fleet of the company "Alitalia". The planes are available in various models: McDonnell, Airbus, Douglas, Boeing, Avro RJ-70 and Bombardier. Their total number totals 155 units.

Baggage allowance

Hand luggage should not be heavier than 8 kg and correspond to the following dimensions: 55 cm in height, 25 cm in depth and 35 cm in width. Also carry on board the aircraft you can only one of the following items: bag, laptop, briefcase or pram.

The airline "Alitalia" has banned the following items: copies of firearms, needles, pins, scissors, knives (stationery, pen, Swiss), agricultural tools, electronic tubes, cigars and cigarettes. The lighter is allowed to carry only in the bag of hand luggage.

The checked baggage must not be heavier than 23 kg (economy class) or 32 kg (business class). Dimensions (height, width, depth) should not be more than 158 cm.

To contact a company from Russia, you can call: 007 (495) 22 111 30 (daily from 9 am to 7 pm) while on the territory of Italy: 89 20 10 (round the clock). The remaining numbers can be found on the official website.

Rules for transportation of pets on board the aircraft

The airline "Alitalia" allows its customers to transport pets (cats, birds, dogs) in the cabin of the aircraft. But the weight of the pet should not be more than 10 kilograms.

The transported animal during the flight must be in a special container, the dimensions of which must not exceed the established ones: 40X20X24 cm. The bottom of the container must be covered with absorbent material, and the material must be waterproof. Also, it must be well ventilated so that the animal does not have a feeling of discomfort. The pet should be completely placed and free to stand in the container. In one cell it is allowed to transport no more than 5 animals.

Payment for the pet is made separately and is not included in the total cost and in the norm of luggage. Departing from Italy, the animal will have to pay 20 euros, in other cities in Europe and North Africa - 75, in the Middle East countries - 200, in the Middle Kingdom and Japan - from 2011, 200 euros, in the Americas, Canada and the states of Central Africa - 200 dollars.

If there are no places for animals in the cabin of the aircraft, the transportation is carried out in the luggage compartment. The maximum weight of the pet can not be more than 75 kg. The payment is the same as in the case of carriage in the cabin.

National airline of Italy: recommendations for the purchase of the cheapest air tickets

To purchase the lowest possible ticket, follow these tips:

• The price largely depends on the date of purchase: the earlier - the cheaper. It is better to buy a ticket 3 months before the trip.
• The responses of experienced tourists say that it is almost always more profitable to fly with transplants.

• On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, ticket prices are much lower.
• Participate in bonus programs.
• Some ticket sales sites with which the airline "Alitalia" cooperate, offer their passengers up to 10% discount on the hotel reservation.
• Before buying, always look at the price dynamics, which makes it easy and convenient to compare.

Current promotions and bonus program

At the moment, the airline "Alitalia" does not hold any shares, but sometimes the management is pleased with the sale of air tickets with a 40% discount. Often flying passengers have the right to use the bonus program Mille Miglia. For each flight flights Skyteam carriers earn miles, which can then be exchanged for a premium ticket, a change of class of service and much more.

Opinions of tourists

What do our fellow tourists think about the Alitalia carrier? The airline reviews received mostly positive. During the flight, you can watch movies about sunny Italy. Especially appreciated the colorful appearance of flight attendants (elderly, unfortunately for men).

Flight Moscow - Rome, according to reviews, almost always goes well, which can not be said about the return journey. Especially not pleased with our tourists offered breakfast: yogurt, cheese sliced and coffee. But this minus overlaps the presence of a good wine, offered without restrictions.

Service in the airports of Italy is a separate topic. Many complain that the workers are slow, and their smooth movements are sometimes very annoying. But whoever says anything, Italy is a paradise where people enjoy life, stretch moments of pleasure and do not rush anywhere. Maybe we should take an example from them?