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Alitalia is the main Italian airline, carrying over 21 million passengers in 2019. Its fleet comprises Boeing 777 and Airbus A330 for longhaul operations, medium-haul Airbus A321, A320, A319 and regional Embraer 190 and 175.

On intercontinental flights, Alitalia offers three travel classes: Magnifica, Premium Economy and Economy. In 2019 Alitalia was awarded by the American monthly Global Traveler with the "Best Airline Cuisine" award for the tenth consecutive year and "Best Business-Class Seat Design" for the second year. Alitalia is also a member of the SkyTeam alliance.

You can easily check-in via the Alitalia website or app up to 48 hours before flight departure (for the USA 24 hours). Just enter the booking data, choose the flight, select the passengers to check-in and print your boarding pass or download it on your Alitalia app. During check-in you can add extra services such as additional baggage or a “comfort” seat to suit your travel requirements.

Once you have checked in online, at the airport, you can go directly to the security checks if you only have hand luggage, otherwise, you can quickly leave your luggage to be checked in at the dedicated "Drop-off" counters in the main airports. ; at other airports you can register it at the Business Class counters.

Unaccompanied minors and those requiring special assistance must check-in directly at the Alitalia airport desks to receive the requested service. It is possible to check-in quickly and easily via the automatic Fast Check-in stations located in many Italian and foreign airports. Service information may vary depending on the country of departure and destination. Please check them with the Company.

The weight and number of pieces of baggage to be checked in with Alitalia varies according to the ticket type purchased, class of travel and the chosen destination. The standard policy in Economy Class is 1 bag of 23 kg (on flights to / from Japan and those between the Middle East India and the USA, Canada Mexico 2 bags of 23 kg). The Economy light fares do not include any baggage.

In Premium Economy Class 2 bags of 23 kg (from Brazil 2 pieces of 32 kg) and in Business Class (and the longhaul Magnifica) 2 bags of 32 kg. The maximum size for each bag is 158 cm (sum of height + width + thickness). In the event of any excess weight, number of pieces or dimensions, a supplement will be applied which varies according to the destination of the flight. For safety reasons, each piece of baggage can weigh a maximum of 32 kg. It is not allowed to carry objects considered dangerous for flight safety in the hold, such as matches, lighters, electronic cigarettes, electronic pipes and cigars, spare lithium batteries and power banks.

On Alitalia flights, only one piece of hand baggage with a maximum weight of 8 kg is allowed in the cabin. The dimensions of the hand luggage must not exceed 55 cm in height, 35 cm in width and 25 cm in thickness, including wheels, handles and external pockets. In addition, Alitalia allows you to carry a document bag, a laptop or a women's handbag with you. We invite you to check the measurements and weight of your hand baggage with Alitalia staff or at the baggage meters near the check-in desks.

It is forbidden to carry in the cabin objects deemed dangerous for flight safety, such as scissors, pocket knives or tools for agricultural, scientific, sporting, industrial and similar use, as well as realistic reproductions of firearms. The use of electronic cigarettes, pipes and electronic cigars is prohibited in the cabin.

The amount of liquids allowed in hand luggage is limited (max 1l); Liquids must be placed in containers of 100ml each kept in a clear plastic bag to show at security checks. Toothpastes, gels and creams are also considered liquids.

Alitalia currently flies from Heathrow to Rome (Fiumicino) and Milan (Linate), connecting onwards to Alitalia domestic services covering most Italian cities. From Rome there are also easy connections through the modern airport to other European, Mediterranean and longhaul destinations.