Air Berlin: Vienna to Arrecife

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: Vienna, Austria - Vienna Intl (VIE)

Vienna International Airport, often referred to as Schwechat, the name of the nearby town, is the busiest and biggest airport in Austria.

Location: Vienna International Airport is located 18 kilometers (11 miles) southeast Vienna’s city center.

Transport:

- Rail: Travelers can use the City Airport Train (CAT) to and from the Wien-Mitte station which takes approximately 16 minutes. The S-Bahn trains (Federal Railway System) also offers service to and from the Wien-Mitte and Wien-Nord stations which takes approximately 25 minutes.

- Bus: Bus connections are available to and from the center of Vienna. These routes usually take approximately 25-35 minutes. Also, there are buses available to and from the neighboring towns of Baden and Modling as well as the bordering countries of Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Hungary.

- Taxi: Taxis can be found in front of the arrivals hall.

Service: Information monitors and display boards as well as several information desks are available throughout the airport. There are over 70 shops located within Vienna International Airport and the restaurants and cafés are ideal for a pleasant break before boarding or after return.
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Arrival: Arrecife, Spain - Lanzarote (ACE)

Lanzarote Airport is an airport serving the Canary Isle of Lanzarote, near Arrecife. This airport not only is essential in bringing tourists from all over Europe to the islands, but has many routes within Spain as well. There is an aviation museum located in the airport (free admission) which documents the history of air travel on the island.

Location: Lanzarote Airport is located 5km (3 miles) from the Arrecife town center, between the city limits of San Bartolomé and Tías.

Transport:

- Bus: Arrecifebus routes 22 and 23 go to and from Arrecife-Playa Honda bus station which is located next to Arrivals. For information on specific schedules and rates please consult the bus company’s Official Website.

- Taxi: Taxis are available at the taxi ranks next to Arrivals.

Service: In both terminals, information desks are available. For specifically tourism-related information, travelers can consult the desks on the ground floor of Terminal 1. The airport is internet capable and there are several ATMs located within the terminals. Aside from the cafeteria in the Arrivals Hall, there are various cafes, restaurants, fast-food establishments, bars, and an ice cream shop. Most of these establishments are located after security in Departures Terminal 1. Shops, including duty free, are mostly located in Departures Terminal 1 after security and both before and after security in Terminal 2. Airport tours are available upon request. more...