Bluebird Airways is a Greek airline that recently appeared on the air transportation market. Over the eight years of its existence, she has already managed to master Russian destinations and earn a good reputation among passengers.
About Air Carrier
Bluebird is an airline from Greece. It was founded in 2008 in Heraklion on the Greek island of Crete. They created it for the purpose of air transportation within the country, but after a while the airline entered the international market.
Three years later, the carrier received a Boeing 737-400 aircraft, which was previously operated by other airlines - Asiana Airlines and AirOne. By April 2013, the cabin was reconstructed - the interior was changed and passenger seats were changed.
Until 2011, the company operated the American aircraft MD-83. Then it was sold to SkyExpress, and in 2013 returned to Bluebird Airlines again, but on leasing terms.
Now the fleet consists of three Boeing 737-400 aircraft with a maximum carrying capacity of 159 people with one class of service. There are also two MD-82 aircraft and one MD-83 in leasing. The state of airliners is given special attention.
Bluebird is an airline based in Heraklion. The main activity is the implementation of regular and charter transport both within Greece and abroad.
Flights are operated in the following areas:
- Greece - Kos, Kerkyra, Rhodes;
- Israel - Tel Aviv;
- Russia - Kazan, Moscow, Rostov-on-Don, St. Petersburg;
- Turkey - Istanbul.
All company personnel are highly qualified and ready for any emergency situations. Aircraft meet the highest standards in the aviation industry. The on-board menu is designed in accordance with the traditions of Greek cuisine.
Service classes
Bluebird (airline) offers two classes of passenger service on board:
Passengers traveling through a business class not only pay more for a ticket, but also receive a wider range of services and opportunities. They are transported to the gangway of the airliner in a separate transport of superior comfort. The seats in the business class lounge are wide and comfortable. On board also for such passengers there is a free and unlimited access to the Internet, ready-made meals of your choice. A ticket purchased at such a fare can be exchanged or handed over, and you do not need to pay fines for this.
Baggage Allowance
For passengers who bought a ticket at an economic rate, the maximum weight of hand luggage is not more than 8 kg, and luggage - 20 kg. For business passengers, the baggage allowance is increased - the maximum allowable weight of hand luggage is 18 kg, luggage - 30 kg.
Bluebird airways: passenger reviews
Passengers who at least once used the services of this airline, note a high class of onboard service. Compared to other airline charters, Bluebird flights are highly punctual and have a low percentage of delays and cancellations even during peak season.
Also, on the positive side, passengers note:
- optimal airfare;
- staff professionalism;
- courtesy and delicacy of the staff when serving on board;
- some flight attendants are Russian speakers;
- tasty and fresh on-board meals;
- wide distance between seats in the cabin;
- the cleanliness and neatness of the aircraft;
- positive atmosphere.
Of the negative sides, the lack of the ability to go through electronic registration is highlighted.
Bluebird is an airline operating on the European transportation market. The company focuses on attracting the largest possible circle of passengers, therefore, seeks to become accessible to the masses. Passengers choosing this carrier are almost always satisfied.