How to Book Travel on Air Algerie

In recent years, Algeria has suffered challenges like terrorism and civil war. Still, it's a land of great natural beauty with much to offer the intrepid traveler. Follow these steps to book travel on Air Algerie, an airline based in the North African nation.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

Book Travel On Air Algerie

1. Reserve your tickets online via the Air Algerie Web site (see Resources below), or make reservations by phone. You can call Air Algerie at 011 (+213) (0)21 65 33 40.

2. Book your tickets at least five days before your desired departure date. The airline requires at least five days advanced planning.

3. If you're booking for a child who's between four and 12 years old, he or she can travel alone on Air Algerie. However, you must contact airports at the departure and arrival sites to get information about the required documents.

4. Check with agencies and travel clubs for Air Algerie travel discounts. Children aged between two and 12, for example, are eligible for a discount. You only have to pay 33 percent of the normal fare for their tickets.

5. Organize your travel plans by using the Air Algerie Web site's "Search Flights" function, available on the main page. When you enter the information requested, the Web site will step you through the process of booking your tickets. You'll need to know your departure dates, the number and age of travelers, and the cabin class you want to book.

Enjoy Your Flight on Air Algerie

1. Notify the reservation desk of special diets so that Air Algerie can accommodate your needs.

2. Pregnant women are allowed to travel on Air Algerie up until the eighth month of pregnancy. Any pregnant woman must present a medical certificate confirming that she's in good health and that the pregnancy is normal.

Explore Algeria, Home Country of Air Algerie

1. Appreciate Algeria's diverse landscape. The country offers everything from the snow-covered peaks of Tlemcen to the scorching sands of the Sahara. Visit Tassili n'Ajjer National Park to see the country's natural beauty up close.

2. Pamper yourself by staying in one of Algeria's five-star hotels, which offer amenities like spa treatments and 24-hour room service. You'll find these hotels in cities such as Algiers, Annaba and Djanet.

Tips & Warnings

• If you don't speak French, click the "English" link on the far upper right hand corner of the Air Algerie homepage. This will take you to an English language version of the site.

• Use the "My Itineraries" feature. It allows you to save your schedule for future retrieval.

• All phone numbers include the U.S. international prefix "011." When calling internationally outside the United States, substitute that "011" with "00."

• All country codes are within parentheses and begin with a "+" sign.

• English is spoken only by Algeria's young people. Most of the population can converse in French.

• Air Algerie offers travel between Algeria and countries such as France, the United Kingdom, Niger, Spain, Jordan, Mali, Switzerland, Germany, Lebanon, Belgium, Morocco, Egypt, Switzerland and the United Arab Emirates.

• Air Algerie also offers travel within Algeria to cities such as Algiers, Adrar, Annaba, Batna, Chlef and Djanet.

• Arabic is Algeria's mother tongue; but North African Arabic differs significantly from that spoken in other parts of the world.

• Avoid traveling at night, and steer clear of minor roads. If you're unsure about the safety of a region you would like to visit, consult the police.