Airline Germanwings (Germanwings). Germanwings Airlines Carrying pets on Germanwings flights

Germanwings a fairly young, but very popular German airline (formed in 2002 and initially owned only six aircraft flying to 11 destinations). Refers to low-cost airlines. In 2009 it became a wholly owned subsidiary Lufthansa Group. Just 8.5 years later, May 17, 2011 Germanwings airline carried its 50 millionth passenger

IATA Code: 4U, ICAO Code: GWI

Airline base airports Germanwings located in the cities of Berlin (Berlin Schonefeld Airport), Hamburg, Hannover Langenhagen, Dortmund, Cologne/Bonn Konrad Adenauer and Stuttgart. Like any other low-cost airline, the cost part is kept to a minimum whenever possible. The fleet consists of passenger airliners Airbus A319 and Airbus A320.

After in Germany it was decided to introduce an environmental tax on passengers from January 1, 2011, the amount of which ranges from 8 to 45 euros depending on the flight distance, by the airline management Germanwings the issue of transferring part of the flights from the German airport Cologne/Bonn to the airport Maastricht-Aachen, located in a town called Beck (30 km from the German border and 100 km from the airport Cologne/Bonn), is being considered. Successful solving this issue will make it possible to offer a more favorable flight price for passengers.

Flights to Russia are currently operated only to Moscow, to Vnukovo Airport. At the same time, let me remind you that the airline management Germanwings a decision was made to close flights Berlin - Moscow from June 3, 2012. After this date, flights on the route Berlin - Moscow (to Domodedovo and Vnukovo airports) will be operated by the German Lufthansa airline.

Booking flights with Germanwings

Air tickets can be booked online (on the website) or by phone. The latest time is no less than 2 hours before departure. If you are no longer able to do it within 2 hours, then you can purchase tickets for your flight directly at the airport, but no later than 30 minutes before departure, because you will find yourself in front of a closed check-in counter.

Hand luggage allowance at Germanwings

You can bring 1 piece of carry-on luggage with you into the aircraft cabin. maximum dimensions 55x40x20cm and maximum weighing 8kg. The requirements for transporting various liquids/gels in hand luggage are the same as for other air carriers operating flights within the European Union (see information on the Germanwings website):

Bring on board the aircraft all kinds of liquids (such as cosmetics and toiletries, gels, pastes, creams, lotions, mixtures of liquid and solid substances, perfumes, pressurized aerosols, cans, water bottles, etc.), as well as waxy or gel-like substances are only allowed in containers with a volume of up to 100 ml or up to 100 grams
  • these liquids or substances must be tightly closed and sealed in a clear plastic, resealable bag (maximum contents weight 1 kg)
  • Air passengers must purchase this package themselves before departure. Many supermarkets sell these bags, such as freezer bags. It is currently not possible to purchase or receive a suitable plastic bag at check-in counters for Germanwings flights.
  • Prescription medications and baby food are still allowed in carry-on baggage. the passenger must document the need for medications and baby food during the flight
  • Items and packages that do not meet these standards or are simply sealed with a rubber band or similar, unfortunately, must be returned to Baggage

You can take musical instruments no larger than a guitar into the airplane cabin. Musical instruments must be in a case. Everything that does not fall into the definition and norms of hand luggage is checked in as checked baggage. Large tools or sports equipment are also checked in as checked baggage.

Germanwings baggage allowance

Detailed information about baggage allowance on airline flights Germanwings and look at the cost of its transportation.

Transporting pets on Germanwings flights

So, how do you transport dogs and cats on an airplane (by the way, only dogs and cats are allowed to be taken into the airplane cabin). Regarding the rules for transporting pets, the airline’s website states the following:

Animals must be transported in a container made of waterproof, bite-proof, but breathable material equipped with a locking device (the use of hard plastic containers is prohibited). Total weight of the animal including container should not exceed 8kg. Container dimensions should not exceed 25.5x40x40cm. Unfortunately, we do not transport dogs and cats whose weight together with the weight of the container exceeds 8 kg. The dimensions of the container should allow the animal to stand up to its full height, turn and lie in a natural position. Only one animal can be in one container. Only one animal is allowed per passenger... For reasons of flight safety, fighting dogs of the first category, such as, for example, pit bulls, Staffordshire bull terriers, etc., are not transported... Dogs and cats under 3 months of age are prohibited from being imported.

Booking the possibility of transporting a pet is made simultaneously with booking a ticket, in the second step (section "Optional services"). Naturally, all sanitary rules must be observed (passport, identification tags, vaccinations, etc.). I wrote about such requirements in the post " Crossing the border with Finland with pets "Don't let the name confuse you, because the border of Finland is the same border of the European Union.

If you forgot to do this in the second step (or decided to take your pet with you later), then go to the " My German wings " and make the necessary changes.

Meals on board

Everything is in the tradition of low-cost airlines))) During the flight on board a Germanwings airliner, you can purchase various drinks and dishes by paying in cash or by credit card. Payment is made in euros. If air tickets were purchased at Best and Flex fares, you will be offered one sandwich and a glass of water (200 ml) or a hot drink for free. Everything else is for an additional fee.

Official site Germanwings airlines: www.germanwings.com. There is a Russian language, a lot of detailed information. Study)))

Update, February 2013 It is expected that from July 1, 2013 Germanwings will begin flights from St. Petersburg to non-major hubs Lufthansa(Berlin, Hamburg, Düsseldorf and Stuttgart). At the same time, the airline will continue to operate flights to Munich and Frankfurt Lufthansa. It is expected that this decision (transferring part of the flights to its own low-cost carrier) will allow a return to profitability Lufthansa Group on European routes. The information is good, but we'll see what happens to the cost of air tickets.

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Germanwings is a low-cost airline flying around Europe from Germany. There are also flights to Russia, in Moscow - to Vnukovo airport. At home, the company's base airports are Cologne (Bonn), Stuttgart, Hannover (Langenhagen). The company was founded in 2002 and has already gained recognition among many passengers due to its prices.

IATA code: 4U, ICAO code: GWI.

Company phone: +4922031027310, website: germanwings.com.

The size of the fleet at the time of writing is 71 aircraft, with almost 90 destinations. The company has a wide flight network together with partners. It has its own loyalty program and many options for convenient connections.

Check-in, flights, luggage Germanwings

Remember that Germanwings is a low-cost airline, so connections are not always as smooth as you are used to with regular airlines. Your luggage will be checked in only to the nearest point, food will be paid for; if you do not have a visa, problems may arise, since sometimes you have to leave the “clean” area of ​​the airport and go through a new check-in.

Transit fromGermanwings

If you have a transfer in Cologne, then you will have to pay for your luggage just at one time; your luggage will be reloaded right at the airport. If you are flying from Germany with a transfer in Cologne, then check-in takes place for the entire route at once, but in other cases, you must obtain a second boarding pass at the Germanwings transfer counter near the gate at Cologne Airport.

If you fly through Stuttgart, then the baggage fee is also charged only once; you need to collect your baggage at your final point of arrival. From German airports, check-in is carried out immediately for the entire flight, and from other airports - only to Stuttgart, and the next boarding pass must be obtained near gate 311. In the transit area, follow the signs.

If you fly Germanwings via Hannover, you will have to go through security again: keep this in mind when planning your transfers. Your baggage will be checked in to your final destination, and if you are flying outside of Germany, you will have to get your boarding pass again in departure area B.

At other transfer airports, you usually have to leave the “clean” zone and check in again in the general manner.

RegistrationGermanwings

You can register for Germanwings either at the airport - at Check In counters or at self-check-in kiosks - or online - via the Internet or mobile phone. Self-check-in counters are not available everywhere, so arrive early if you haven't checked in with Germanwings online.

Germanwings online check-in opens 72 hours and closes 3 hours before departure. It is extremely simple; the boarding pass can be printed on a regular printer, including in black and white.

Hand luggage and baggageGermanwings

You can carry free hand luggage with Germanwings: no more than 55 by 40 by 20 cm, no more than 8 kg. If you have a backpack, it can be up to 57 by 54 by 15 in size or less. You will have to register any spaces that exceed these dimensions. What the baby needs is carried free of charge: a folding stroller, baby food, medicine.

Baggage is carried for a fee, you can check in up to 23 kg at the general rate and more - for an additional fee (up to 50 kg in total, but each piece no more than 32 kg). If you are flying on a SMART or BEST fare, then baggage up to 23 kg is carried free of charge. At cheaper rates, luggage is paid for - in advance when ordering or later, at check-in, or at the airport, at the counters. It is most profitable, of course, to pay for it in advance - each piece up to 23 kg is about 15 euros. At the airport - already about 30 euros, additional pieces of luggage - 75 euros, for excess (up to 9 kg) - about 50 euros. Sports equipment, sports weapons, etc. It is also carried for an additional fee; tariffs can be clarified on the website or in our comments.

Don't forget that food costs extra. In general, reviews of Germanwings are good, we would be happy to hear your opinion!

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