Condor: Toulouse to Punta Cana

The carrier: Condor

About

Owned by Thomas Cook, Condor is a massive charter airline operation. Condor connects German airports to southern Europe, with a destination map that extends to Africa, Asia and the Americas. In 1971, Condor was the world's first leisure airline to use a Boeing 747 in its fleet. Note: Many of Condor's flights are essentially charter flights ferrying vacation package holders away or back home.

Upside

Great connections within Europe and beyond. Unlike other airlines, Condor usually allows reservation changes without the nasty fees.

Downside

Many routes are flown infrequently. Old planes.

Baggage

* Carry-on: One item, up to 6 kg, plus laptop.
* Checked: Limits vary according to length of trip, but you’re allowed between 20-30 kg of stuff. Excess baggage will be charged $11 per kg.

* Please visit Condor’s website for more information on its baggage policy.

Seating

You can reserve seats in advance by paying €10 on one-way flights, €20 for returns. You can choose your seats online as soon as you book the flight. And, free seat reservations are always available for small children and the disabled.

Check-in and Ticketing

Online check-in is available for several German airports, excluding flights to the US and Canada.  It is available between 30 hours and 2 hours before departure.  It is available for passengers with and without checked bagged. 

Tip

In the event that you know you'll be lugging around much more than 20-30 kg, book a "baggage allowance package". Fees apply. For example, an extra 5 kilos will cost you anywhere from €23-37 depending on the flight.

Fun Fact

To get your vacation off to a good start, Condor invites you  to have a welcome cocktail – a "heavenly delight". Choose from popular cocktails like vodka bitter lemon, gin tonic, Campari orange and from non-alcoholic beverages.

Departure: Toulouse, France - Blagnac (TLS)

Toulouse Blagnac International Airport or "Aéroport de Toulouse - Blagnac" is served by carriers such as easyJet, Thomsonfly and Aer Lingus.

Location: Toulouse Blagnac International Airport is located 7 kilometers (4 miles) northwest of Toulouse, just south of Blagnac, both communes of the Haute-Garonne département in the Midi-Pyrénées region of France.

Transport

• Bus: Shuttle buses leave from Door C for the city center, which takes about 20 minutes. The shuttle's main stops are the bus station, Jean Jaurès, Jeanne d'Arc and Compans Caffarelli.

• Taxi: Taxis leave from a taxi rank located outside Door C.

Services

There are numerous bars, restaurants and shops inside the airport. There is also a bank, currency exchange and an ATM. Internet facilities are available throughout the airport, as well as Wi-Fi access.

Arrival: Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (PUJ)

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