Thousands of travelers strive to get to Crete to the bright sun and Mediterranean beaches. The unique island provides the opportunity to see the traces of one of the most ancient civilizations in Europe. The unique natural landscapes will give an unforgettable vacation.
From Russia, only airways lead to the beautiful island. Among airlines carrying out such flights, Blue Bird Airways stands out.
Airline Characteristics
The airline is the national Greek carrier. It is based in Heraklion, where the airport with international status Nikos Kazantzakis is located.
The company was established in 2008. Currently, Blue Bird Airways has concluded passenger transport agreements with major tour operators. There are both charter and regular flights.
Greek Airlines Blue Bird Airways provides passenger services between Greece, Russia, Israel, Egypt, Croatia and Turkey. In the future, it is planned to expand the geography of flights. The company is systematically and dynamically developing in this direction.
The airline operates on domestic air traffic. The network of flights unites Alexandroupolis, Athens, Heraklion, Kavala, Kerkyra, Kos, Mykonos, Mytilene, Thessaloniki, Samos, Thira, Chania, Chios.
The company's fleet consists of aircraft:
- Boeing 737-400 (capacity 159 seats),
- McDonell Douglas MD-83 (172 seats),
- "McDonell Douglas MD-82" (172 seats).
The company carefully monitors the condition of the aircraft. They are not new, but in excellent technical condition. One of the Boeing in 2013 underwent a complete reconstruction of the cabin - the distance between the seats was increased. The trip has become more comfortable.
Baggage Allowance
Passengers with tickets purchased at an economy rate can carry up to 8 kg in their hand luggage and baggage up to 20 kg.
Passengers who have bought business class tickets can carry up to 18 kg into the cabin and baggage up to 30 kg.
Blue Bird Airways is one of the few companies that allows you to carry pets on board. Only cats and dogs are allowed in the presence of all accompanying documents. In this case, a cell of certain dimensions (55 x 40 x 20 cm) is needed. The cabin allows the transport of animals weighing up to 8 kg. About your desire to take a four-legged friend on a trip, you need to inform at the stage of booking tickets.
Discounts and promotions
The airline market in Greece is very saturated, so the owners of the company have a special policy: maximum comfort for passengers at the optimal cost of tickets. Thanks to this, Blue Bird Airways flights are much more affordable than airline tickets of a similar class.
The management has developed a loyalty system for passengers flying airline flights on an ongoing basis. When pre-ordering a flight, you can get significant discounts.
For travelers with children and disabled people, the airline has provided special conditions when traveling.
BlueBird Airways: reviews
The company has operated flights to Russia since 2010. From the many reviews left by travelers, one can judge all the pros and cons of Blue Bird Airways.
One of the significant shortcomings is an uninformative site. There is no booking service or pre-registration for flights. There is no information on discounts and promotions.
The positive side is the polite and attentive staff. Stewardesses are fluent in English. Some flights are accompanied by Russian-speaking staff.
Departure delays are extremely rare. Most often, airport service errors become the cause.
All passengers respond positively to meals on board. Large portions, a varied and tasty menu of fresh products, a wide selection of juices. Alcoholic drinks are also served.
The budget cost of tickets more than pays for shortcomings. Prices for other airlines are at least 100 euros more.