About Air Algerie
Algeria's national airline company, Air Algerie, was founded in 1947. Air Algerie flies to 43 destinations in 28 countries in Africa, Asia, North America, Europe and the Middle East, and 32 domestic destinations.
Among the destinations Air Algerie flies to on domestic routes are Algeria, Annaba, Batna, Bejaia, Biskra, Chlef, Konstantin, El Oued, Oran, Setif, Tamanrasset, Tébessa, Tiaret, Timimoun, Tindouf, Tlemcen and Touggourt.
SkyTeam member Air Algerie provides access to many destinations in the world through codeshare agreements with member airlines of this union. Air Algerie, which serves mainly on the routes of Spain and France in Europe, has flights to England, Italy, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Netherlands, Portugal, Russia, Hungary and Luxembourg. The airline company is considered the backbone of Algerian tourism. Air Algerie has direct flights to Istanbul Atatürk Airport in Turkey.
Air Algerie Check-In Procedures and Seat Selection
Online check-in at Air Algerie opens 24 hours before the flight and ends 3 hours before the flight time. Passengers who have made online check-in must be at the boarding gate until the last 15 minutes of the flight time.
For passengers who want to check-in at the airport counter, the check-in process starts 3 hours before the flight time for domestic and international flights. It is possible to check-in and deliver luggage up to the last 60 minutes of the flight time for international flights and up to 45 minutes for domestic flights.
Air Algérie Plus member passengers earn miles on every flight with the airline. The miles to be earned on the flight depend on the distance traveled, the class of travel and the level of the card. By choosing a family membership in the Air Algérie Plus program, it is also possible to accumulate points for all family members on a single card. In order to earn Mile points, the card number must be entered during the check-in process or stated at the counter.
Air Algerie Baggage Allowance and Pricing
Economy class passengers are entitled to 10 kg of hand luggage and 30 kg of free baggage on Air Algerie. Extra baggage costs $8 per kilo. Business and First Class passengers are entitled to 10 kg of hand luggage and 40 kg of free luggage. There is a fee of 8 dollars for each extra kilo. On domestic flights, economy class passengers are entitled to 10 kg of hand luggage and 20 kg of normal baggage, while business and first class passengers are entitled to 10 kg of hand luggage and 30 kg of free baggage. Passengers requesting extra baggage pay a fee of $5 per kilo.
Air Algerie Food, Beverage and Catering
Free refreshments are offered to passengers in all ticket classes on Air Algerie flights. The menu varies according to the route and flight time of the flight. Different menus are offered to Business, First Class and Economy class passengers. Snacks, breakfast, lunch or dinner, hot meals, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are included in the catering menu. Passengers with special meal requests must submit their order to the airline company at least 48 hours before the flight time. Duty free shops are also sold on international flights.
Air Algerie Inflight Entertainment Service
Air Algerie passengers can benefit from the Air Algérie Inflight Entertainment service on long-haul flights. It is possible to watch the latest Hollywood movies, documentaries and cartoons with French, Arabic and English language options. The entertainment service, which also includes TV series and games, is updated every 3 months. An internal channel for listening to international hit music, Arabic and Algerian music, French selection and Quranic verses is also registered in the music section of the entertainment service.