IFLY airline baggage allowance. Airline I Fly. Additional useful information for passengers
When planning a foreign vacation, the choice of not only a tour operator, but also an air carrier deserves special attention. Not so long ago, the airline “I-Fly” appeared on the Russian charter transportation market. Potential passengers are undoubtedly interested in the question: “I fly (airline) - whose airline?” Reviews about the carrier are also of considerable importance. What is important for passengers to know?
I fly airline: history
The airline was founded in 2009. His main goal at that time was to provide charter flights for the tour operator Tez Tour. It received its operator's certificate on October 30, but the first flight was carried out on December 4. It was carried out from Vnukovo along the Moscow-Antalya route. From this moment on, the airline "I Fly" is based in Vnukovo.
Since 2010 route network began to gradually expand: flights to Egypt were added to the schedule. In 2013, the company was recognized as the best charter carrier and awarded a diploma from the Russian Wings of Russia award. In April 2015, the airline began operating flights from Vnukovo to China in settlements Xi'an, Tianjin and Shenyang.
In the summer of 2016, the enterprise began to have serious problems: Rosaviatsiya limited the period of validity of the operational certificate. The fact is that the company's aircraft fleet is not that large. Passengers who purchased air tickets from this carrier did not always go to their destinations, and sometimes even transferred to flights of other companies with significant delays. Initially, the end date of the certificate validity period was set to July 15, and then it was postponed to August 1. On August 10, a decision was made to extend the certificate until October. However, by the end of September the restrictions were completely lifted.
"I Fly" (airline): fleet of aircraft
In 2009, the company's fleet initially consisted of only 3 Boeing 757-200 aircraft. But in 2010, it was replenished with an additional 4 long-haul Airbus A330-300 airliners. By 2014, the fleet included 7 aircraft: 2 Airbus A330-300 and 5 Boeing 757-200. By 2016, 2 Boeing 757-200 aircraft were taken out of service.
About 20 years is the current average age of the airliners owned by the airline "I Fly". The aircraft included in the fleet are as follows:
- “Airbus A330-300” - 2 aircraft (with configurations for 387 passengers),
- "Boeing 757-200" - 2 aircraft (with configurations for 221 and 235 passengers).
In addition, 2 more aircraft were ordered, but their type has not yet been specified.
Classes of service
IFly Airlines provides passenger services on its aircraft economy class. There are no other service classes available. This also applies to pre-reservation of seats in the cabin. They are provided to passengers during the check-in procedure.
During the flight, passengers are offered a menu to choose from, consisting of three various dishes. When purchasing an air ticket, a passenger can order special meals, for example, vegetarian or children's meals. When traveling with children, passengers are provided with warm blankets. Smoking during the flight (including electronic cigarettes) is strictly prohibited.
Baggage
Passengers are entitled to free baggage allowance, the weight of which does not exceed 20 kg. In addition, it is also allowed to carry hand luggage, if its weight is no more than 5 kg, and its dimensions in the sum of three dimensions are 115 cm. If a passenger is traveling with a child under 2 years old, the airline allows free transportation of a stroller, as well as additional luggage of no more than 10 kg.
If the established standards are exceeded, passengers are required to pay for the carriage of excess baggage (the amount of the overpayment varies from 10 to 20 euros depending on the direction). If passengers check skis or snowboards as baggage and their weight is no more than 15 kg per passenger, no additional payment is required.
Check-in for flights
You can check in for the carrier's flights to Vnukovo 3 hours before the scheduled departure time. It is also worth remembering that registration ends 40 minutes before the aircraft departs. If passengers are traveling to Russia from other countries, the start and end times of check-in must be found out in advance from the tour operator. There is no online registration service available yet.
Directions
In 2016, iFly Airlines operates flights to the following countries:
- Italy (Verona);
- Belgium (Liège);
- China (Xi'an, Tianjin, Shenyang).
Flights also operate from Moscow to Simferopol airport.
What do passengers think of the airline?
In general, travelers respond positively to the airline's performance. In particular, they note the professionalism of the crew and good quality in-flight meals. The seats in the cabin are located at a quite acceptable distance from each other, which does not create discomfort for passengers. There are also negative reviews. They are mostly associated with flight delays that have occurred recently due to a shortage of aircraft.
Summary
Airline "I Fly" is one of the best Russian charter carriers. The company was founded in 2009. IN aircraft park Today there are 4 airliners. There is only one service class on board - economic. Passengers generally respond positively to the quality of services provided by the carrier. However, there have been frequent delays recently due to aircraft shortages. This led to the fact that Rosaviation planned to revoke the operator's certificate. But after the situation was resolved, its validity was extended again.
A passenger traveling in the economy class cabin has the right to carry baggage weighing no more than 20 kg of baggage + 5 kg of hand luggage (but excluding the weight of a wheelchair used by a disabled passenger and other persons with disabilities).
At the request of passengers traveling together for the same purpose of travel to the same airport of destination or airport stop on the same flight (family members, persons traveling together or on a business trip), the Carrier applies to them the sum of the free baggage allowance based on the weight of each from passengers. The unification concerns only the free baggage allowance. The weight of one piece of combined baggage must not exceed 30 kg and is accepted for transportation without charging an additional fee. Baggage is checked out individually for each passenger.
Paid (excess) and oversized baggage
The passenger is obliged to pay for the transportation of baggage that exceeds the free baggage allowance at the rate established by the Carrier and valid at the time of payment. Shipping oversized luggage, heavy luggage, service dogs, pets and birds are paid based on their actual weight as established by the carrier baggage rates regardless of the passenger's other belongings transported as baggage, with the exception of guide dogs traveling with a visually impaired passenger, as well as wheelchairs used by a disabled passenger and other persons with disabilities.
If a passenger presents more baggage for transportation than was previously agreed with the Carrier and paid for, then such amount of baggage can be accepted for transportation only if there is free capacity on the aircraft and the passenger pays for it.
The Carrier has the right to limit the carriage or refuse to transport a passenger's baggage whose weight exceeds the free allowance established by the Carrier, unless such carriage has been previously agreed upon with the Carrier.
If a passenger increases the weight and/or number of pieces of luggage carried along the route, he is obliged to pay the cost of transportation of luggage, the weight or dimensions of which exceed the established free baggage allowance for previously paid transportation. If a passenger reduces the weight of the luggage carried along the route, no recalculations are made for the previously made payment for luggage by the Carrier.
Passenger when reserving a seat on an aircraft or purchasing passenger ticket is obliged to inform the Carrier (authorized agent) about the transportation of oversized baggage.
Oversized luggage– this is luggage, the dimensions of one piece of which in the sum of three dimensions exceeds 203 cm.
Oversized baggage is accepted for transportation provided that the dimensions of the loading hatches and luggage and cargo compartments of the aircraft allow it to be loaded (unloaded) onto (from) the aircraft and placed on board the aircraft. This baggage must have handles for carrying and devices for securing it when moving to the aircraft, from the aircraft and on board the aircraft.
The carrier has the right to refuse to accept oversized baggage for transportation.
Receipt for payment of excess baggage— certifies payment by the passenger for the carriage of baggage whose weight exceeds the norm established by the Carrier.
Transportation of skis and snowboards
On our airline's flights flying to Europe (in winter), one person can carry one set of ski/ski equipment, consisting of one pair of skis and one pair of ski poles, or a snowboard in a case and additional equipment (boots, helmet, goggles, special clothing and shoes) free of charge, provided that the weight of this equipment does not exceed 15 kg. One case can only carry one snowboard or one pair of skis and poles.
Skis, snowboards and a set of additional equipment are transported exclusively in luggage.
If the weight of baggage, including equipment, exceeds 35 kg, or if there is a second set of equipment, payment is made according to the rules for excess baggage.
