Spanair is the famous Spanish airline with its headquarters in the Spanair Building in L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, near Barcelona. The airline was founded in the December of 1986 and ceased its operation on 27 January, 2012.
Spanair provided a scheduled passenger network within Spain and Europe, with an extension to West Africa.
The airline operated with an effective slogan:
- For Catalan: Spanair, La de tots (Spanair for everyone)
- For Spanish: Spanair, La de todos (Yes, We fly!) (Yes, We want!)
The airline has its hub in Barcelona El Prat Airport. Spanair has its operation in 40 major destinations. Spanair Airlines flights at present go the following destinations:
- Algeria
- Austria
- Denmark
- Gambia
- Italy
- Ireland
- Germany
- Morocco
- Spain
- Portugal
- Norway
- Switzerland
- UK
- Sweden
The airline has won several awards for the commendable work it does. It has also been highly appreciated by passengers who have flown with it. It operates with a fleet of Airbus A320-200, Airbus A321-200, McDonnell Douglas MD-82, McDonnell Douglas MD-83, and McDonnell Douglas MD-87.
Spanair Airlines Fare Structure and Spanair Airlines Flight Amenities
The airline offers its customers the freedom to choose their seating preferences according to their will and requirement. The airline does not restrict it passengers to a single class configuration. Spanair offers a two-class configuration: “Traveler” and “Premium” Passengers can make Spanair Airlines flight reservations in economy class. These reservations can be made on the basis of the services and fare structure that each class offers.
For economy-class passengers traveling within Western Europe the airline offered a buy on board service offering food and drinks for purchase. The seating arrangement is designed to ensure a comfortable flight. Economy class passengers get reclining seats and the leg room is also very spacious.
Spanair Airlines Baggage Policy
The baggage policy of the airlines has different rules, depending upon the route. Passengers with Spanair Airlines reservations for certain routes.
- Carry-on baggage: One piece of baggage weighing up to 10kg and not exceeding the following measurements 50x40x25cm
- Checked baggage: One item of checked luggage is included in the ticket price. The weight allowance is 23 kg. In you travel with children; you may want to know that child’s pushchair is free of charge
Spanair Airlines Rewards Program
Spanair was part of the Star Alliance. They also had revamped their own frequent flyer program. It was called Spanair Star. It was innovative for allowing members to redeem points immediately, in the form of a discount on a future flight. Spanair Star is the frequent flyer program of this airline specifically designed for its loyal customers. This program for loyal customers offers several amazing Spanair Airlines flight deals, packages, benefits and other advantages.
This program also entitles you to a whole range of extra benefits that includes lounge access, additional baggage allowance, standby status, priority boarding, and reservations.
To find out more about miles and points, you can earn a Star Alliance member flight by referring to the particular rules of this frequent flyer program.