How to Book a Flight on Blue Panorama Airlines

Blue Panorama Airlines is a relatively new venture. Founded in 1998 and based out of Rome, the carrier currently provides service to airports throughout Italy and travels to international destinations including as Sri Lanka, Mexico and Brazil.

Difficulty:

Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Credit card
• Passport
• Telephone
• Computer with Internet access

Book Travel on Blue Panorama Airlines

1. Visit Blue Panorama's Web site (see Resources below) to learn more about the carrier's rates and services An English-language version of the site can be accessed by clicking on the "English" link at the bottom right of the home page.

2. Call the operations center at 011 ([phone] to get more information regarding the carrier. If calling from outside the United States, check which international prefix to substitute.

3. Book your flight with a travel agent. While Blue Panorama offers online ticketing via Distal, a third-party booking service, the forms are not available in English.

4. Determine your destination and arrival and departure dates. If you will be traveling with children or infants, inform the agent when booking your ticket.

5. Choose either coach or "Blue" class. "Blue" class is comparable to business class in the amenities it offers.

Know Blue Panorama Airlines

1. Fly around the world. While Blue Panorama began as the transportation arm of a tour operator, the company now flies to nine countries on four continents.

2. Ride in the modern, well-appointed aircraft. Blue Panorama's fleet includes the latest models of the Boeing 737, 757 and 767.

3. Get your own plane. Blue Panorama also offers business charters through its Executive Blue program.

Board Your Flight

1. Inspect the uniforms created exclusively for Blue Panorama by Italian designer Micol Fontana. They're an integral part of the airline's branding campaign.

2. Enjoy a catered meal. This service, available on most flights, is included in the ticket price and varies from route to route.

Tips & Warnings

• In telephone listings, all country codes are within parentheses and begin with a "+" sign; (+39) is the code for Italy.

• Consult the passport and visa requirements of any country you plan to visit.