Have you already tried out the new trip planner Tripomatic? If no, then it is about time because it is the best trip planning tool out there and moreover, it is completely free.
Now you have yet another good reason to enhance your travelling experience by means of Tripomatic – its repertoire of destinations has been widened by the 75 most popular US cities. Read more…
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In today’s post of our series presenting the check-in options available for the customers of low-cost airlines as well as traditional carriers, we are going to investigate into the check-in options offered by a large Italian carrier – Alitalia.
Alitalia web check-in
Alitalia’s online check-in is a simple and quick procedure allowing to save time by checking in at home. This option is available from 24 hours prior to the scheduled departure time and can be used regardless of the type of baggage one is travelling with (hand baggage/cabin baggage).
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Airlines, Alitalia, Check-in, Tips and hints
Hi travellers. In one of our previous posts we pondered over whether to stay over night at the airport or rather choose a hotel. Today we would like to find out if there is any substantial difference between airport hotels and other accommodations and we base our brief survey on Gatwick Airport.
London Airport (LGW) is the second largest international airport in the United Kingdom. It is located slightly over 45 km south of Central London so when having a one-day layover on your trip and choosing a hotel in the down town, take into account an increase of your travel expences by £28.80. This is the price of a return rail fare to Victoria Station.
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Airports, London Gatwick, Tips and hints
In today’s instalment of our series presenting the check-in options available for the customers of low-cost airlines as well as traditional carriers, we are going to look into how to check in when flying with an Asian carrier which is associated with two things – a very hight standard of services and the image if the Singapore Girl. Yes, that is right, it is Singapore Airlines.
Online check-in
That is as simple as it gets. Click on the Travel Information-bar and choose «online check-in». Then use your SQ Booking reference/618 ticket number and your last name (as in passport).
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Airlines, Airports, Check-in, Singapore Airlines, Singapore Changi Airport, Tips and hints
Have you ever pondered over the following question – should I sleep at the airport or find accommodation at the nearest hotel? The pros and cons of both options are obvious:
- Hotel: comfort, access to toilet and bathroom and being in better shape the day after at the price of paying a little extra which may make looking for cheap flights pointless.
- Airport: probably a poor sleep, the danger of being accosted by the staff at some airports and the necessity of looking after your belongings but it also means savings.
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Airport Chicago (ORD), Airports, Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport, Tips and hints
The summer season has official started and along with it comes the urge to throw it all away, pack some stuff and set off on at least a weekend trip. The evergreen dilemma here is how to fly cheap? Does choosing a one of many low-cost-airlines solve the problem?
- Low-budget carriers are cheaper on average which does not automatically mean they are cheap by definition. So our first advice is not to reject traditional carriers. Take your time and look into the current offer of British Airways before you enter the site of Ryanair. Travelling with Ryanair let us say on the route London – Gothenburg does not have to be cheaper than the same route with British Airlines, and certainly not when you wish to take with you of item of hold baggage. When flying the British flag carrier, one item of baggage is included in the ticket price. Read more…
Airlines, British Airways, Ryanair, Tips and hints
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is among the oldest traditional carriers worldwide and has a comprehensive route network including some 146 routes hence a huge number a passengers travelling with this airline every year. That is why we believe it is worthwhile to take up the question of how to check in when flying with KLM.
There are four ways in which the procedure can be done. You can check in:
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Airlines, Check-in, KLM, Tips and hints
It today’s article from our series investigating into the check-in options available when flying with low-cost airlines as well as traditional carriers, we are going to take a look at the biggest of both French airlines and word-wide airlines – Air France.
Online check-in
Air France’s check in online procedure is designed so as to save your precious time. You confirm your presence and choose your seat on the screen of your laptop.
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Air France, Airlines, Check-in, Tips and hints
It today’s instalment from our series about how to check in when flying various low-cost airlines and traditional carriers we are going to look into how to check-in online when travelling with one of the most respected carriers world-wide – the fast growing Dubai-based Emirates which recently launched yet another European route Copenhagen – Dubai.
Emirates’ check-in online procedure allows you to save time by doing on the screen of your laptop what you otherwise would do at an overcrowded airport. It is available for all passengers with a valid e-ticket. Check-in opens 24 hours before the scheduled departure and closes 90 minutes before the scheduled departure.
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Airlines, Check-in, Emirates, Tips and hints
By popular demand, we continue our series on check-in with various traditional carriers and low-cost airlines. Today, India’s second largest airline – Jet Airways. Let us see how Jetairway’s check-in works.
That is convenient – if you have got a valid, confirmed e-ticket, simply go to the web check-in option on the home page and fill in mandatory fields: first&last name, departure city and booking reference.
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Check-in, Jet Airways, Tips and hints