Welcome to airbistro – a new food concept on short and medium-haul flights
Starting this year as part of its strategic realignment, airberlin is introducing Business Class to German and European flights and will therefore offer a consistent product experience on short, medium and long-haul flights for the first time.
Stefan Pichler, Chief Executive Officer of airberlin, says: "We find ourselves at the beginning of a far-reaching transformation from which a new, stronger airberlin will emerge. By introducing a Business Class on short and medium-haul flights, we are making key strategicdecisions that will pave the way to a sustainable future for the company and that will clearly position airberlin in the premium sector ofEuropean airlines. The new premium product will make us more attractive, particularly for business travellers and frequent flyers, and wenow offer a seamless Business Class experience on the global route network by airberlin and our partner airlines."
The first row in the cabin is reserved for Business Class passengers. In addition to exclusive service, passengers will then enjoy particularlygenerous legroom, which at 32 inches (81 cm) exceeds the European Business Class standard. A further key feature of the new BusinessClass is the guaranteed empty middle seat, which provides a particular amount of exclusivity and personal space, even high above theclouds.
The premium service for Business Class passengers already begins on the ground: the benefits include, for example, a priority check-indesk, a security fast lane, access to lounges and exclusive waiting areas in the airberlin route network, as well as priority boarding.
On board, the crew will give Business Class passengers a personal welcome and will serve a complementary drink. Passengers canthen choose food and beverages 'à la carte' from the extensive on-board menu.
Each passenger is provided with a pillow for additional comfort. Two pieces of baggage weighing up to 32 kg as well as two pieces of handbaggage weighing up to 8 kg are included in the price of a Business Class ticket. The completely flexible Business Class tickets can berebooked or refunded at no additional cost, and seat reservations are also free in Business Class.
Members of airberlin's frequent flyer programme topbonus collect double miles for each Business Class flight, and can therefore reach ahigher status more quickly, or keep their current status.
Welcome to the airbistro: New food concept with a large selection to suit all tastes airberlin is also adjusting its Economy Classservice as part of the change in the service concept on short and medium-haul flights. Starting this year, airberlin will introduce a newbuy-on-board concept and will offer its passengers a broad range of food and drinks to purchase.
The regularly changing menu offers a rich selection of small and large snacks. New to the menu are, among other products, offers combiningbeverages and food like, for example, a hot drink with a Double Chocolate Muffin for 4.50 euro, or the Currywurst by Sansibar with a softdrink or a refreshing beer for 9 euro. In addition to popular classics like Currywurst,