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About Air Italy
Air Italy is a private Italian airline that operates scheduled passenger services. The airline operates flights across Europe, Africa, the Indian Ocean and the Caribbean. Air Italy's hub airport is at Milan Malpensa Airport, which is also the hub for airlines such as Cargolux Italia and Fly Ernest.
The airline was previously named Meridiana. Air Italy was established in 2018, when it was announced that the airline Meridiana and its subsidiary, the original Air Italy (which had been part of Meridiana since 2013) would be merged to create the new Air Italy that operates today.
Today, the airline operates 26 routes. Along with the old Meridiana routes, Air Italy added new domestic routes to Milan to Rome, Naples, Palermo, Catania, Lamezia Terme and many other popular cities in Italy. It also operates flights to 13 international destinations, including New York, Miami, San Francisco, and Los Angeles in the US, as well as countries including Thailand, Spain, Russia, Kenya, and the UK.
Baggage Allowance
Alternative Airlines' customers are now able to book extra baggage at the time of purchasing your Air Italy flight.
Carry-on Baggage
Passengers are allowed one item of carry-on baggage and one personal item, included in the price of their ticket.
The carry-on baggage can weigh no more than 8kg and must fit within the dimensions of 55 cm x 40 cm x 20 cm.
Passengers are also allowed one personal item. The personal item must fit within the dimensions of 40 cm x 30 cm x 15cm. Personal items can be objects such as a small rucksack, handbag or laptop.
Checked Baggage
All checked baggage must fit within the dimensions of 158 cm (height x length x width).
Economy Light | Economy Classic | Economy Premium | Business | |
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Domestic | No allowance | 1 bag, max 23kg | 2 bags, max 23kg each | n/a |
Europe - Egypt | No allowance | 1 bag, max 23kg | 2 bags, max 23kg each | 2 bags, max 32kg each |
To/from US and Canada | No allowance | 1 bag, max 23kg | 2 bags, max 23kg each | 2 bags, max 32kg each |
All other | No allowance | 1 bag, max 23kg | 2 bags, max 23kg each | 2 bags, max 32kg each |
@MyAirItalyClub Gold Members
Passengers with @MyAirItalyClub gold membership have additional baggage allowance:
MyAirItalyClub Economy | MyAirItalyClub Premium | MyAirItalyClub Business | |
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Domestic | 1 bag, max 32kg | 2 bags, max 32kg each | n/a |
Europe - Egypt | 1 bag, max 32kg | 2 bags, max 32kg each | 2 bags, max 32kg each |
To/from US and Canada | 1 bag, max 32kg | 2 bags, max 23kg each | 2 bags, max 32kg each |
All other | 1 bag, max 32kg | 2 bags, max 32kg each | 2 bags, max 32kg each |
Extra Baggage
It is possible to add extra baggage to your reservation. This can be done at the time of booking, logging-in to ‘My Account’, or by contacting our customer service team after your booking has been made. The airline charges fee for additional bags (per bag); the price depends on your fare and the route, and will be confirmed during the booking process.
Check-In Information
Airport Check-In
ROUTE | ALLOWANCE |
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Domestic Flights | Opens 2 hours before flight departure time and closes 35 minutes before flight departure time |
Flights to/from Egypt | check-in opens 4 hours before flight departure time and closes 90 minutes before flight departure tim |
Intercontinental Flights | Opens 3 hours before departure time and closes 45 minutes before flight departure time. |
Flights to/from US and Canada | Opens 2 hours 30 min before flight departure time and closes 45 minutes before flight departure time |
Flights to/from Europe | Opens 2 hours 30 min before flight departure time and closes 45 minutes before flight departure time |
Check-In Online
Web check-in is available for some flights, through Air Italy's online check-in page.
Web check-in is available only for Air Italy flights departing from: Bergamo, Bologna, Cairo, Cagliari, Catania, Lamezia Terme, Los Angeles, Maldives, Milan Linate/Malpensa, Miami, Naples, New York, Olbia, Palermo, Rome, San Francisco, Sharm El Sheikh, Turin, Venice and Verona.
Flights to / from Canada are excluded
Class Fares
Air Italy offers two class types: Economy and Business. Within the classes there are also multiple fare options, which determine flight modifications and baggage allowance (see below).
Economy Class
Economy Class Facilities
Domestic and Medium Haul Flights: The airline is dedicated to ongoing fleet renewal, designed to offer more space and comfort throughout the economy cabin. The new brand seats have adjustable headrest and USB connectors, as well as a small screen on the seat-back in front of you.
International flights: satellite wi-fi is available, as well as a great range of on-demand entertainment.
Economy Class Seating
The cabin is designed for comfort, including extra overhead storage, and padded headrests.
Business Class
Business Class Facilities
Domestic and Medium Haul Flights: Enjoy a welcome drink service, as well as breakfast or snacks of your choice.
International flights: Enjoy lots of extras, including a seat mat, duvet, pijamas with slippers and Fedon pochette with socks, eye mask, earplugs, toothpaste and toothbrush set, face moisturizer and lip balm.
Business Class Seating
On international flights, the Airbus A330 business class offers, for maximum comfort, 180° reclining seats, with a seat pitch of 78”.
On-Board Entertainment
Films
The airline provides on-board entertainment for Economy passengers, in Italian and English, on long-haul international flights. This includes an extensive range of movies, as well as documentaries, TV series, biographies and kid channels.
Music
As well as TV and film, the airline has selected a wide variety of songs of all genres and for all ages. This service is available for Economy passengers on long-haul international flights.
Wi-Fi
A Wi-Fi service is available, allowing passengers to stay connected to your business, family and friends via e-mail, text messaging, calls and social media. Once on the place, passengers can connect to the WiFi to choose the rate plan you prefer. Prices for messaging WiFi start from three EUR, while surfing WiFi starts from 15 EUR. A total WiFi pass is 21 EUR.
In-Flight Meals
Based on the departure time, the airline offers Economy passengers: breakfast snack, lunch (meal box) or dinner (meal box). The Meal Box is composed of: a main dish (cold dish, such as a Mexicana salad), crackers, snack (sweet or savoury), fruit jam or compote and Coffee.
Special Meals
Air Italy provides a wide choice of special meals, tailored for vegetarians, for intolerant or allergic passengers, and for health or religion needs. For more information and requests regarding special meals, the airline can be contacted. Passengers who have booked through Alternative Airlines can contact our customer service team. Please note that this will need to be done up to 48 hours before departure.
Drinks and Alcohol
During the flight Air Italy offers all passengers a welcome drink and a Bar Service is always available (fees may apply), with a choice of: coffee, tea, infusions, soft drinks, fruit juices.
Alcoholic options include sparkling wine, red wine, white wine, whisky, grappa, vodka, sambuca, rum, and tonic liquor. An exclusive selection of regional wines is available from our in-flight cellar of renowned wineries.
Destinations
Domestic Destinations
Accurate as of 2019
CITY | AIRPORT |
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Bergamo (Seasonal) | Orio al Serio International Airport |
Bologna | Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport |
Cagliari | Cagliari Elmas Airport |
Catania | Catania–Fontanarossa Airport |
Lamezia Terme | Lamezia Terme International Airport |
Milan | Milan Malpensa Airport |
Naples | Naples International Airport |
Olbia | Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport |
Palermo | Falcone Borsellino Airport |
Rome | Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport |
Turin (Seasonal) | Turin Airport |
Venice (Seasonal) | Venice Marco Polo Airport |
Verona (Seasonal) | Verona Villafranca Airport |
International Destinations
Accurate as of 2019
COUNTRY | CITY | AIRPORT |
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Canada (seasonal) | Toronto | Toronto Pearson International Airport |
Egypt | Cairo | Cairo International Airport |
Egypt | Sharm El Sheikh | Sharm El Sheikh International Airport |
Ghana | Accra | Kotoka International Airport |
Kenya (seasonal) | Mombasa | Moi International Airport |
Maldives | Malè | Velana International Airport |
Nigeria | Lagos | Murtala Muhammed International Airport |
Senegal | Dakar | Blaise Diagne International Airport |
Spain | Tenerife | Tenerife South Airport |
Gatwick Airport (Seasonal) | London | United Kingdom |
United States (Seasonal) | Los Angeles | Los Angeles International Airport |
United States | Miami | Miami International Airport |
United States | New York City | John F. Kennedy International Airport |
United States | San Francisco | San Francisco International Airport |
Air Italy's Fleet
As of 2019
AIRCRAFT TYPE | NUMBER IN SERVICE | ORDERS | ECONOMY PASSENGERS | BUSINESS PASSENGERS | NOTES |
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Airbus A330-200 | 5 | 2 | 228 | 24 | Additional aircraft to be transferred from Qatar Airways |
Boeing 737-700 | 1 | / | 149 | n/a | To be replaced by Boeing 737 MAX 8 |
Boeing 737-800 | 4 | / | 189 | n/a | To be replaced by Boeing 737 MAX 8 |
Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 3 | 17 | 174 | 12 | To replace older Boeing 737-700/800 aircraft* |
*Boeing 737 Max 8 currently grounded
Airline Alliance
As of 2019, the airline is not a member of an airline alliance. However, the airline has expressed interested in joining Oneworld in the near future.
Frequent Flyer Program
@MyAirItalyClub
The airline has a loyalty programme called @MyAirItalyClub, using ‘Avios’ as the reward currency. Members can collect Avios on flights operated by Air Italy, as well as the airline’s partners. It is free for passengers to sign up to @MyAirItalyClub. Avios can also be used to upgrade the @MyAirItalyClub card to @MyAirItalyClub Silver or Gold tier membership, to enjoy added benefits.
Collecting Avios points
During the Alternative Airlines booking process you will be able to select your chosen frequent flyer program from the drop-down options. Simply select ‘@MyAirItalyClub’ and type in your personal membership number to collect Avios points.
Codeshare Agreements
Air Italy has codeshare agreements with a number of airlines. This means flight tickets might be owned and distributed by one airline, but on actual flight will be operated by another airline. Codeshare partners include:
Air Malta | Air Moldova | British Airways |
Bulgaria Air | Iberia | LATAM Brasil |
Qatar Airways | S7 Airlines |
Interline Agreement
You can read more about interline agreements here. The airline has the following interline (Special Prorate Agreement) partners:
Aegean Airlines | Alaska Airlines | El Al |
Finnair | Pakistan International Airlines | Hawaiian Airlines |
Tunisair |
Special Services
Special service requests might include mobility assistance, requesting an extra seat or requesting permission to fly with special service animals or medical equipment. Whatever your need, Alternative Airlines can help when booking Air Italy flight tickets. Requests for special services can be made at the time of booking, by completing the special request form - we then pass this information on to the airline. Or, you can contact our customer service team - more information can be found here.
Hub Airport
Milan Malpensa Airport
Milan Malpensa Airport (IATA: MXP) is the largest international airport in the Milan area of Italy. Airlines fly to MXP from all over the world. As well as being a hub for Air Italy, the airport is also serves as a focus city for Ryanair, EasyJet, and Alitalia. Other airlines that fly to Milan Malpensa include Neos, Air France, Scandinavian Airlines, Blue Panorama Airlines, Air Cairo, American Airlines, Tunisair, Qatar Airlines, and Vueling, as well as many more international airlines.
Image Credit: Philip Tropschug, Wikipedia Commons
Alternative Airlines
The following airlines operate similar routes to the ones operated by Air Italy:
Air Italy News
18th June 2018
Air Italy fly to India
Air Italy has started taking bookings on a number of new routes from Milan Malpensa (MXP) to India. The first is a direct service from Milan Malpensa to Delhi (DEL), which Air Italy will operate five times a week. The Italian airline will use the Airbus A330-200 to carry passengers on this flight. The new service will begin flying on 28th October 2018 and is expected to take 7 hours and 30 minutes.
The second new direct service that Air Italy will fly is a route between Milan Malpensa and Mumbai (BOM). This will also fly five times a week and use its fleet of Airbus A330-200s to operate the flight. This service will launch on 30th October 2018 and is expected to take 8 hours.