Airline "Vueling" - one of the leadingEuropean carriers-loukosterov. The headquarters is in Spain. The airport of registration is Barcelona El Prat. Not so long ago the airline started to work in the Russian market. What services does it provide, what kind of reputation does Russian travelers have?
History
The Spanish airline Vueling was established in2004. The first commercial flights under the company's flag began to be performed from 01.07.2004. Initially, the fleet included only two aircraft, and only the direction from Barcelona to Ibiza and back was serviced. The enterprise started to make profit only by the end of 2005. In the same year, the carrier began to base at Madrid airport, and in 2007 - in Paris and Seville.
In the year 2006the carrier confidently took the third position in the ranking of the best loukosterov in Europe after the airlines "Air Berlin" and "IsiJet". But in 2007, this position was lost, since financial difficulties arose. In 2008, a cooperation agreement was signed with the Spanish loukoster "Clicker", which was canceled in a year. In 2009, in the rating of the consulting company Skytrax, "Vueling" (airline) took the third position among budget Western European carriers.
Since 2011, the carrier starts to base inToulouse and Amsterdam. After this, the rapid development of the enterprise begins: new directions are opened, the fleet is replenished. In 2012, the number of air passengers carried over 14 million.
Accidents
In 2015 there was only one for the whole periodexistence of the airline is a serious incident. During the flight from Ibiza to Paris, the pilots declared an emergency on board. The plane dropped and flew to Orly airport in Paris. An investigation is under way.
Aviapark
One of the youngest aircraft fleets in Europe is the airline "Vueling". The photo of one of the airliners, namely "Airbus 320-200", is presented below.
In the company's aircraft fleet there are aircraft of the following types:
- "Airbus A319-100" - 5 airliners with 144 passenger seats.
- "Airbus A320-200" - 91 airliners (+36 ordered) with 180 passenger seats.
- "Airbus A321-200" - 6 airliners with 220 passenger seats.
On board the aircraft of the airline there is onlyone economic class of service. In 2015, the average age of the aircraft was just over 6 years. Noteworthy is the fact that some airliners have names. For example, an aircraft with an ECKBU number is called Be Vueling my friend.
Route network
The big geography of flights is the airline "Vueling". Flights can be purchased for direct flightsacross Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. Also passengers are offered tickets for flights with transfers at the airports of Rome and Barcelona. Flights are made in 38 countries. The air carrier also operates flights from Russia (from Kazan, Kaliningrad, Moscow, Samara and St. Petersburg). In the spring-summer period, with the increase in demand for air transportation, additional flights are added to the schedule.
Baggage allowance
Each passenger has the right to carry one baggageplace in hand luggage, provided that its weight does not exceed 10 kg and dimensions - 55 x 40 x 20 cm. If a passenger needs to carry a hand luggage, the size or weight of which does not meet the established standard, he must additionally pay a fee of 35 euros .
Passengers should also take into account thatthe ticket price does not include the fees for the transportation of checked baggage. To carry baggage, you must pay a fee of 12 euros when buying an air ticket or 35 euros at the point of departure, if it weighs not more than 23 kg. It is also important to remember that one baggage seat weighing more than 32 kg can not be carried. The total weight of all baggage seats for one passenger should not be more than 50 kg. The payment for checked baggage is best done when buying a ticket.
When traveling with a child under 2 years of ageit is allowed to carry a baby carriage free of charge. Passengers intending to transport sports equipment are charged an additional 45 euros for the registration of each such baggage seat.
Loyalty program
The airline "Vueling", like many carriers,has its own programs to encourage frequent flyers. They are called IberiaPlus and Punto. Since the demand for low-budget transportation is great, program participants are becoming more and more every day.
To participate you need to create a personal card, which will subsequently be credited for each flight. The number of points depends on the distance of the flight and the cost of the air ticket.
As part of the Punto program, passengers are allowedto pay for the accumulated points of air tickets. The IberiaPlus program allows you to get a discount for the services of Vueling and its partners, and also gives you the right to register at the airport.
Additional services of the company
What else can offer passengersthe airline "Vueling"? The carrier's services, in the first place, must be agreed and paid in advance. Since budgetary transportation implies that passengers want to save on the cost of the air ticket, the fee for additional services will be significant. Their cost needs to be clarified in advance.
Online registration for todayis provided by virtually all major carriers. Not an exception and "Vueling". You can register on the company's official website, but this service is not available for all destinations. This information needs to be clarified when purchasing the ticket. Some tariffs allow passengers to register for a flight one week before departure. Online registration is completed 4 hours before the departure of the aircraft. If the passenger travels with children, needs assistance with pre-flight formalities, or carries baggage of non-standard dimensions, you can not remotely register for the flight.
In addition, the airline sells comfortable seats in the plane.
A snack in the plane is also possible only fora separate fee. You can order meals on board, including children's and vegetarian meals, only with the purchase of a ticket. In the airplane you can buy light snacks, hot and soft drinks. The menu can be found in the pocket of the seat in front of the seated passenger.
In flight passengers can watch TV shows, movies, read books, popular magazines.
Vueling (airline): a representative office in Moscow
The airline office is at the airportDomodedovo, call in which you can call +7 (495) 204-16-11. In addition, passengers can contact the call center at +34 (933) 78-78-78. Also, there are representative offices in the airports of Kazan, Kaliningrad, Samara and St. Petersburg. You can ask questions on the official website of the company.
Vueling (airline): traveler reviews
Russian travelers in general are wellspeak about the airline. In particular, they note that all aircraft are new, and always clean is maintained in them. Staff is always polite, but at the same time exacting. Also attracts passengers and the low price of air tickets, and punctuality. Delays occur mainly in the season of high demand for air travel. Some passengers are negative about the need to pay for additional services.
Airline "Vueling" - one of the leadingEuropean loukosterov. It was created in 2004. For 12 years of its existence, the carrier has significantly expanded the fleet and expanded the route network. In the aircraft fleet are listed only the new "Airbus", whose age does not exceed 6 years. All additional services are provided to passengers only for a fee. For loyal customers a loyalty program is provided. In general, passengers respond well to the work of the airline, but note a large number of delays.
