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AirConnect is a new regional airline based in Romania. The airline started operations in 2022 and currently flies to domestic destinations in Romania including Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Constanta, Oradea, Sibiu, Suceava, Targu Mures and Timisoara. It also flies to select international cities including Budapest and Rome, among others.
Baggage Policy
When flying with AirConnect, you can bring both carry-on baggage and checked baggage. Please follow the weight and dimension restrictions provided by AirConnect.
Carry-on Baggage
All passengers are permitted to bring a small cabin bag on board their flight. This must not weigh more than 6 kg and cannot exceed the maximum dimensions of 40 x 30 x 20 cm.
If you need to bring more into the cabin with you, you can purchase a Fly Value or Fly Flex Plus fare and bring a large cabin bag with you as well as a small cabin bag. The large carry-on baggage must not weigh more than 10 kg and be no larger than 55 x 40 x 20 cm.
Checked Baggage
Passengers with a Fly Flex or Fly Flex Plus fare are allowed to bring checked baggage weighing no more than 23 kg and not exceeding the maximum measurements of 100 x 80 x 30 cm. Each passenger can bring up to 4 pieces of checked baggage.
Check-In Information
If you're flying with AirConnect, you can check in online or at the airport.
Online Check-In
Online check-in will be available 3 days before the flight is scheduled to depart up until 3 hours before takeoff. You can access AirConnect's online check-in via the airline's official website.
If you have baggage that needs to be checked in, please ensure you arrive at the airport at least 2 hours before your flight is scheduled to depart.
Airport Check-In
If you cannot check in online or have baggage that needs to be checked in, you can do so at the airport. Check-in for AirConnect flights will open 2 hours before departure and close 40 minutes before takeoff.
Please make sure you have your flight ticket (electronic or printed), a valid identity card or passport and any documents necessary to enter your destination country (if required) before arriving at the check-in counter.
Cabin Classes
Economy Class
AirConnect has only one cabin class - Economy.
With AirConnect's economy class, passengers can expect an economy-level of service, comfortable seating and complimentary snacks/beverages depending on the route being flown.
The seats have an 18-inch intra-armrest width to provide optimal passenger comfort.
Fares
AirConnect offers 4 types of fares - these are Fly Light, Fly Value, Fly Flex and Fly Flex Plus. AirConnect's cabin is a single-class cabin configuration with an Economy layout.
Fly Light
This is the lowest possible fare available for AirConnect flights. With Fly Light, you're allowed to bring 1 small carry-on bag. You can also check in online or at the airport.
Fly Value
Passengers with a Fly Value ticket are allowed 1 small cabin bag and 1 large cabin bag. Seat selection is available as well as free online/airport check-in.
Fly Flex
If you've purchased a Fly Flex fare, you can take 1 small carry-on bag and 1 checked bag with you on your flight. Seat selection is available but subject to availability. Other benefits include priority boarding. You can also make changes to your booking without paying extra fees. Food and drink may be offered in-flight with the Fly Flex fare.
Fly Flex Plus
With the Fly Flex Plus ticket, you can bring 1 small cabin bag, 1 large cabin bag and 1 checked bag with you on your AirConnect flight. Benefits from the previous fares are included such as seat selection and priority boarding. It's also free to make changes to your ticket. Food and drink may be offered in-flight with the Fly Flex Plus fare.
Food & Drink
There is little information about whether AirConnect provides a meal service on board its flights. However, with the Fly Flex and Fly Flex Plus fares, AirConnect will offer a complimentary sandwich and beverages on your flight.
In-flight Entertainment
It is not known whether AirConnect provides in-flight entertainment or not, however, the airline operates an Economy class cabin configuration therefore we can assume it does not provide in-flight entertainment.
We recommend bringing your own forms of entertainment on board with you such as magazines, books or your favourite TV shows/movies downloaded onto your portable devices.
Wi-Fi
AirConnect doesn't currently provide Wi-Fi on board its flights.
Frequent Flyer Program
AirConnect doesn't currently have its own frequent flyer or loyalty program.
Airline Alliance
AirConnect isn't a part of an airline alliance.
Destinations that AirConnect flies to
AirConnect operates both domestic and international flights. Some of its destinations include Bucharest, Budapest, Milan, Constanta, Dubrovnik, Sibiu, Targu Mures and Baia Mare, among many others.
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Hub Airport
Bucharest International Airport
Although it has not been confirmed, it is highly likely that AirConnect uses Henri Coandă International Airport (Bucharest International Airport) as its hub.
The airport is Romania's busiest international airport and is situated 17 km north of the Bucharest city centre. The airport is named after Henri Coandă, a Romanian flight pioneer and inventor of the Coandă-1910 aircraft. In 2022, the airport served over 12 million passengers - an 82% increase from the previous year.
Bucharest International Airport is a hub for many other airlines including Animawings, Dan Air, HiSky, Ryanair, TAROM and Wizz Air.
Fleet
AirConnect has a fleet of a total of 2 aircraft. These are both the ATR 72-600.
The ATR 72-600 offers a lighter structure, optimised speed and an engine designed for short, regional routes. It's the most fuel-efficient regional aircraft that currently exists and uses 40% less fuel and less CO2 per trip compared to other regional jet models.
AirConnect has an average fleet age of around 8-9 years.
News
27 March 2023
Romanian regional airline, AirConnect, has started regular domestic and international flights
AirConnect, a Romanian regional airline founded in 2022, has begun operations for regular domestic and international flights as of 27 March 2023. AirConnect will begin operations from Bucharest to Sibiu, Suceava, Baia Mare and Targu Mures. It will also connect Bucharest to Budapest on a twice-weekly basis.
New summer destinations are set to be introduced in June 2023.
26 August 2022
AirConnect, Romania's new start-up, launches first flights
The newest airline based in Romania, AirConnect, has officially put its first regular flights on sale from 26th August. The first flight will take place on 15 October 2022. The planned destinations include Baia Mare, Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca, Constanta, Oradea, Sibiu, Suceava, Targu Mures and Timisoara. Budapest is also set to appear on the list of destinations that AirConnect aims to launch with.