Incredible trip to Crete with Blue Bird Airways

Thousands of travelers seek to get to Crete to the bright sun and Mediterranean beaches. The unique island provides an opportunity to see the traces of one of the most ancient civilizations in Europe. Inimitable natural landscapes will give an unforgettable vacation.

From Russia to the beautiful island are only air routes. Blue Bird Airways stands out among the airlines that carry out such flights.

Characteristics of airlines

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. At the moment, Blue Bird Airways has concluded contracts for passenger transportation with major tour operators. There are both charter flights and regular flights.

Greek Airlines Blue Bird Airways carry out passenger transportation 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 also operates on domestic flights. The network of flights includes Alexandroupolis, Athens, Heraklion, Kavala, Kerkyra, Kos, Mykonos, Mytilini, Thessaloniki, Samos, Tire, Hanju, Chios.

The company's fleet consists of aircraft:

• Boeing 737-400 (capacity 159 seats),
• "McDonnell Douglas MD-83" (172 seats),
• "McDonnell 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. Travel has become more comfortable.

Baggage handling rules

Passengers with tickets purchased at an economy-rate can carry up to 8 kg in carry-on baggage, and can take up to 20 kg in luggage.

Passengers who bought tickets to the business class can carry in the cabin up to 18 kg, and put in luggage up to 30 kg.

Blue Bird Airways - one of the few companies that allows you to carry pets on board. Allowed to carry only cats and dogs in the presence of all related documents. In this case, a cell of certain dimensions (55 x 40 x 20 cm) is required. In the cabin it is allowed to transport an animal weighing up to 8 kg. About his desire to take a trip four-legged friend should be reported at the stage of booking tickets.

Discounts and promotions

The air transportation market in Greece is very saturated, so the owners of the company have a special policy: maximum comfort for passengers at the optimum ticket price. Due to this, Blue Bird Airways flights are much more affordable than those of carriers of the same class.

The management has developed a loyalty system for passengers flying the airline constantly. When pre-ordering a flight, you can get significant discounts.

For travelers with children and invalids, the airline has provided special conditions during the trip.

BlueBird Airways: reviews

The company has been operating flights to Russia since 2010. Of the many reviews left by travelers, one can judge all the pros and cons of Blue Bird Airways.

One of the major shortcomings is a non-informative website. There is no reservation service and pre-registration for flights. There is no information about discounts and promotions.

The positive side is polite and attentive staff. Stewardesses communicate freely in English. Some flights are accompanied by Russian-speaking staff.

Delay delays are extremely rare. Most often, the error is caused by the service of airports.

All passengers respond positively to meals on board. Large portions, a varied and tasty menu of fresh products, a rich selection of juices. Alcoholic beverages are also served.

The budget cost of tickets more than compensates for shortcomings. The prices for other airlines are at least 100 euros more.