Air Berlin
- Home base: Berlin, Germany - Tegel (TXL)
- Year established: 1978
- Major hubs: Berlin, Germany - Tegel (TXL), Dusseldorf, Germany - Dusseldorf (DUS), Nurnberg, Germany (NUE)
- Cities served: 117
- Routes offered: 2749
- Website: airberlin.com
About this airline
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.