The Italian airline Blue panorama airlines

Blue Panorama Airlines is a private air carrier from Italy, the airport of which is the Roman Fiumicino. The geography of flights includes most popular tourist destinations. Not so long ago, the airline began to operate in the Russian market. What is the opinion of Russian travelers about it?

About company

The Italian company Blue Panorama Airlines (pronounced "Blue Panorama Airlines") appeared on the market of passenger traffic in 1998. Now it is one of the leading companies in the European region, offering quality service. Fiumicino and Malpensa are the main airborne hubs of the basing, where other major Italian airlines are also serviced.

The airline's priorities are high quality on-board service, safety and reliability, which are organically combined with a unique Italian style. The form of the crew and the interiors of the airliners, developed by the famous designer M. Fontana in Italy, are executed in a strict white-blue color scheme. Board meals on flights Blue Panorama Airlines deserves special attention. It is made exclusively from fresh and natural products. Also, passengers are offered a large selection of wines in flight.

In 2002 the air carrier became a member of the international organization IATA. Since 2005, the company has entered the market of low-budget air transportation with its subsidiary company Blue Express. In 2012, the management of the organization decided to restructure its activities, so an application for bankruptcy was filed. However, there was only a replacement of the permanent license for a temporary license, and soon the air carrier began to work in the usual mode.

Since 2013, the airline represented by Blue Express has appeared on the Russian market and began to operate flights from Moscow's Domodedovo and St. Petersburg's Pulkovo.

Aviapark

The average lifetime of aircraft in the company is no more than 18 years.

The Blue Panorama Airlines fleet includes the following types of airliners:

• Boeing 737-300 - 3 aircraft with 148 seats in the passenger compartment with one service class;
• Boeing 737-400 - 5 aircraft with 168 seats for air passengers with one service class;
• Boeing 757-200 - 2 aircraft with 196 seats for air passengers with two classes of service;
• Boeing 767-300 - 4 aircraft with carrying capacity from 234 to 259 passengers with two classes of service;
• Piaggio Avanti P-180 - 2 business jets for 7 and 8 passenger seats.

The carrier plans to expand the fleet. Soon it will be replenished with 4 Boeing 787s and 8 Russian SSJ-100-95 aircraft (under the preliminary agreement).

Directions

The company's activity is to perform regular and seasonal flights of air passengers. The geography of the routes includes 39 destinations in the following directions:

• Asia - Maldives, Seychelles;
• Africa - Kenya, Madagascar, Egypt, Zanzibar;
• Europe - France, Greece, Spain, Russia;
• The countries of the Caribbean are Cuba, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Honduras, Nicaragua, the Antilles, Jamaica.

Registration, boarding flights, classes of service

Blue Panorama Airlines offers air passengers two types of service during the flight - economic and class "Blue", which is an analogue of the business class. Passengers are accommodated in comfort seats and have the opportunity to use the entertainment system during the flight. They also offer a selection of dishes to choose from and a large list of the best Italian wines.

Register for flights with the airline at the airport. Registration starts 2 hours before the planned departure time, the end is 35 minutes for flights in Italy, 45 minutes for international flights. Boarding ends 25 minutes before the departure of the aircraft. For transatlantic flights, the registration of passengers and baggage starts within 3 hours and ends 1,5 hours before the scheduled departure time. Passengers are invited to register on the official website of the air carrier.

Blue Panorama Airlines: Traveler Reviews

Among the reviews about the company there are both negative and positive ones.

Passengers distinguish the following positive points:

• Timely notification of flight cancellations and changes in the timetable;
• punctuality;
• Goodwill of staff;
• Worthy of service.

Among the negative aspects of the company's work are:

• Problems with getting baggage at Italian airports;
• Relatively high airfare for low-costers;
• Old aircraft;
• Charging for the transportation of luggage;
• Lack of food on low-budget flights;
• A narrow space between the passenger seats.

The foreign air carrier, which appeared relatively recently in the Russian market, is Blue Panorama Airlines. Reviews about it can be found different and often, even contradictory. Flights from Russia are operated by a subsidiary of Blue Express. In general, the price of air tickets corresponds to the quality of service on board. The company has a relatively developed route network, consisting of short-, medium- and long-haul destinations.