Air Berlin: Salzburg to Rhodes

The carrier: Air Berlin

Upside
Flying with Air Berlin is, on balance, a pleasant experience. Excellent meal service.

Downside
Airline mostly functions on a north-south axis linking Germany to the Med.

About
One of the big two German low-cost carriers and is Germany’s second largest airline after Lufthansa. Air Berlin flies out of 20 airports in Germany to destinations across Europe. In light of its size, Air Berlin is one of the most important low-cost carriers in Europe. It's especially good for getting to and from Germany.

Air Berlin offers quite a few perks that other low-cost airlines do not. First off, it doles out complimentary snacks and drinks on flights, perks that are close to unheard of in the low-cost world, as well as free newspapers and seat assignments. The airline also runs a frequent flyer program and offers connecting flights as single fares, fully guaranteeing that luggage will make the connection. The airline tends to fly to primary airports and fills up with far more business travelers than your average airline.

Baggage
* Carry-on: One item up to 6 kg.
* Checked: Up to 20 kg (no max bag # specified). If over 20 kg, unless otherwise noted, €5 for each additional kg. €10 per kg if you are flying 3,000 miles or more.

Seating
You may select seats online at time of booking. In addition, you can check in online for most flights. Seat reservations cost €10-15. An extra large seat will cost €20 (€60 for a long-haul flight). Seat reservations are free for families with infants.
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Departure: Salzburg, Austria - W A Mozart (SZG)

W.A. Mozart Airport in Salzburg, Austria is named after Salzburg-born composer, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.

Location: The W.A. Mozart Airport is located 4 km (2.5 mi) from the center of Salzburg and 2 km (1.2 mi) from the Austrian - German border.

Transport:

- Rail: From Salzburg "Hauptbahnhof" main railway station you are 15-20 minutes away from the airport and many tourist resorts. For exact rates and times consult the Austrian Railways Official Website.

- Bus: Buses operate at regular intervals (every 10 minutes) between Salzburg main railway station and Salzburg Airport. Sundays and public holidays every the buses run every 20 minutes. The journey time is approximately 20 minutes

- Taxi: A taxi stand can be found both directly in front of Salzburg "Hauptbahnhof" main railway station and the airport terminal taking travelers directly to the check in desks.

Service: The W.A. Mozart Airport offers many opportunities for travelers to shop and eat whether visitors would like a sit down dinner or a quick snack. The restaurants can be found on the first floor.
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Arrival: Rhodes, Greece - Rhodes (Diagoras) International (RHO)

Rhodes International Airport, also known as Diagoras International Airport, serves the island of Rhodes, Greece.

Location: Rhodes International Airport is located 12 km (8 miles) southwest of Rhodes, near the town of Paradhissi.

Transport:

- Bus: The airport bus station is outside the terminal building. The buses that stop here provide service to and from the airport and the Rhodes city center as well as other destinations. Buses provide frequent departures on the weekdays, less frequent on weekends.

- Taxi: Taxis can be found at the taxi rank just outside the terminal building.

Service: The airport information desk is located in the main terminal building. Other facilities include: Bank, currency exchange, ATMs, restaurant/cafe, duty-free shopping, and a medical center.
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