How is Air Berlin?
Jul 15, 2010, 2:37 am
#2
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sweden / Germany
Programs: EB / FB / Topbonus
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Hi!
Yea, its a good airline and they are not that strict. If you only have one luggage it can be 23kg. Hand luggage they usually dont check. Everyone have free magazines / newspappers as well on board they will serve snacks/cofee for free as well. They usually arrive before the selected arrival times but they are much more delayed than other airlines. Book via Geruxx.de to skip the service fee, get more points and be able to get the taxes back if you for some reason dont have to fly.
Yea, its a good airline and they are not that strict. If you only have one luggage it can be 23kg. Hand luggage they usually dont check. Everyone have free magazines / newspappers as well on board they will serve snacks/cofee for free as well. They usually arrive before the selected arrival times but they are much more delayed than other airlines. Book via Geruxx.de to skip the service fee, get more points and be able to get the taxes back if you for some reason dont have to fly.
Jul 15, 2010, 8:33 am
#3
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: MUNICH, GERMANY
Programs: IC Plat. Royal Ambassador, HHonors Gold, Air Berlin Topbonus Gold, Miles & More FT, SIXT Diamond
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and via online-check-in you can pick seats in the very front rows, as there is no business class on non-transatlantic flights.
Jul 15, 2010, 8:44 am
#4
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: London, Strathaven
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I used to use them a lot until they stopped flying to Berlin from London (strange for an airline called Air Berlin?) and liked them. Good reputation within Germany.
Jul 15, 2010, 6:54 pm
#7
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Aug 3, 2010, 10:15 am
#8
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Boone, NC
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I flew with them a couple times in the last 3 months in Europe and actually thought the service was better then LH! I just booked a Business Class Ticket to the Caribbean for October and even if they do not offer full flat beds, for the price you pay you can not go wrong!
Aug 3, 2010, 2:45 pm
#9
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: FRA
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Be careful when checking in at the check-in desks. At some stations (e.g. Berlin) they often weigh the carry-on baggage. But then, no additional fees for checked bags...
Like many here, I am looking forward to the integration of Air Berlin into oneworld - but this will only be in 2012... probably too late for your trip.
Aug 3, 2010, 3:57 pm
#10
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Nov 14, 2010, 6:53 pm
#12
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Boone, NC
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Transatlantic in Business
I have just concluded my 2 Transatlantics on Air Berlin in Business Class and was actually very surprised how fantastic it was. I expected a lot less, but the seat was very very comfi and better then the old LH C seat, great Amenity Kit, Delicious food and great service!
