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About Eurofly
Eurofly was a privately owned airline based in Milan, Italy. It was founded in 1992 as Alpi Eagles by an Italian tour operator, quickly establishing itself as a low-cost carrier that would focus on charter flights and holiday destinations around the Mediterranean. By 2004, the airline gained a significant market share in Italy, operating scheduled flights to major European cities alongside its charter and holiday services. In 2005, Eurofly acquired its rival Italian carrier, Compagnia Aerea Italian, which led to the expansion of its fleet and network.
The integration of Compagnia Aerea Italian was challenging - Eurofly ultimately faced rising fuel costs and increased competition from other low-cost carriers. It attempted to diversify its operations, launching long-haul flights to Bangkok and New York, but these routes were unprofitable.
By 2009, Eurofly was struggling financially and was forced to implement cost-cutting measures, including fleet reductions and route cancellations. In January 2010, the airline filed for bankruptcy after failing to secure investment or a merger partner. Its assets were eventually acquired by Meridiana Fly, another Italian carrier, marking the end of Eurofly's operations.
Former Destinations
Before ceasing operations, Eurofly flew to a diverse range of destinations, focusing on short-haul European trips and longer-haul holiday escapes.
Short-haul European network
Key hubs: Bologna, Milan, Rome
Popular destinations: Amsterdam, Athens, Barcelona, Berlin, Brussels, Copenhagen, Dublin, Frankfurt, Lisbon, London, Madrid, Manchester, Munich, Nice, Paris, Prague, Stockholm, Vienna, Zurich.
Medium-haul leisure destinations
Dominant regions: Egypt (including Red Sea Riviera), Spain (Canary Islands, Balearic Islands), Greece (Crete, Rhodes, Santorini)
Other frequent destinations: Cyprus, Israel, Malta, Morocco, Tunisia, Turkey (Antalya, Istanbul)
Long-haul destinations
Seasonal flights: Maldives, Sri Lanka, New York City
Baggage Allowance
Precise information about Eurofly's baggage allowance rules are not available, however, it is highly likely that it followed generic baggage allowance rules that most airlines use.
Carry-on Baggage
Passengers may have been permitted one piece of carry-on baggage that couldn't weigh more than 10kg and not exceed certain dimensions.
A personal item may have also been allowed such as a laptop bag, a purse or a small handbag.
Checked Baggage
Passengers flying with Eurofly may have been allowed free checked baggage within a certain weight and size limit. This may have varied depending on the ticket class and route.
Passengers may have been permitted 1 piece of checked baggage weighing no more than 23kg for Economy and 32kg for Business. This allowance would probably increase for long-haul flights.
Check-In Information
Online Check-In
Online check-in was available through the Eurofly website or mobile app. Online check-in opened 48 hours before the flight was scheduled to depart and would close 2 hours before departure.
Airport Check-In
If passengers were unable to check in online, check-in would be available at the airport via check-in counters or self-service kiosks. At the airport, check-in counters typically opened 2 hours before the flight and would close 45 minutes before takeoff.
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Hub Airport
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport is an international airport serving the city of Bologna in Italy. The airport is named after the Italian physicist and radio pioneer, Guglielmo Marconi. It played a crucial role in Eurofly's operations before it ceased in 2010.
Situated in northern Italy, BLQ offered a convenient gateway for Eurofly to connect passengers to both domestic and international destinations. BLQ provided Eurofly with dedicated facilities and resources, including maintenance hangars and passenger terminals.
Other airlines that operate flights to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport and use it as a hub include Ryanair and Neos.
Fleet
Before ceasing operations, Eurofly operated its flights around the Mediterranean using the following aircraft in its fleet:
- 1 x Airbus A319-100(LR)
- 16 x Airbus A320-200
- 5 x Airbus A330-200
- 1 x Boeing 737-400
- 3 x Boeing 767-300ER
- 2 x McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32
- 8 x McDonnell Douglas MD-82
- 5 x McDonnell Douglas MD-83