ADRIA airways<strong>Adria</strong> <strong>Airways</strong> Welcomes You AboardDear passengers, your satisfaction is our success. In order to ensure that your <strong>Adria</strong> flight is as pleasant as possible, allowus to draw your attention to certain points that are important for your comfort and safety before take-off, during theflight and after landinG.Before take-offEconomy and business classThe majority of <strong>Adria</strong> routes are served by the following aircraft: Airbus A319 and A320,Bombardier CRJ-200 LR and CRJ-900.A business-class ticket is issued according to the current business-class tariff and isvalid for one year. The ticket can be booked, paid for and picked up at any time andincludes other advantages such as changing the date of travel without additionalcharge, a larger free baggage allowance, the use of business lounges at airports, etc.Economy class is for passengers with economy-class tickets, which are cheaper andcarry certain restrictions.Online ticketingThe cheapest and quickest way to book a flight and buy a ticket is to visit <strong>Adria</strong>’s websiteat www.adria.si. This only applies to flights operated by <strong>Adria</strong>. Online purchases areprotected by a security certificate. Passengers receive their electronic tickets via e-mail.If you require a ticket that will also include other carriers, please contact our CallCentre for Reservations and Ticket Sales on: 386 1 369 10 10 or 080 13 00.Travel with an electronic ticketYou can travel with an electronic ticket on all <strong>Adria</strong><strong>Airways</strong> scheduled flights. On purchasing a ticket,passengers receive a passenger coupon anditinerary in an <strong>Adria</strong> <strong>Airways</strong> cover. You can alsoreceive the document via e-mail and print ityourself. You must keep this document withyou throughout the journey. At the check-in,present your passport or identity card. Thecheck-in personnel will issue you with yourboarding pass. Electronic documentation ofthe ticket sale means that the ticket status canbe verified at any time. It also facilitates rapid transfer of data andreduces the chance of abuse. Most importantly, there is no danger of losingthe boarding pass, since it is stored in electronic form.<strong>Adria</strong> <strong>Airways</strong> on mobile phonesTo all smartphone users – we would like to inform you thatyou can now set our mobile site, m.adria.si, on your mobilebrowser or scan your QR code with a barcode scanner.If you do not have a barcode scanner, you can downloadone by clicking the following link http://www.i-nigma.com/Downloadi-nigmaReader.html. iPhone users can findthis in the iStore.The mobile site provides information on the following: flight status, timetables,destinations and weather conditions.In addition, you will also find the following: travellers guide, tourist guide, ourcontact details and various links to: baggage tracking, searches by airport businesslounge, and frequent flyer miles in the Miles & More Club.Of course, you can also find news, the hottest ticket price bids and “checkmytrip”where you can check information on your trip.Web Check-inAt <strong>Adria</strong> we are aware that every minute is precious when you are travelling. Especiallywhen heavy traffic holds you up on the way to the airport. The web check-inservice is a new service that lets you save time at the check-in desk: because you cancheck in from home or office – or anywhere with an Internet connection. You cancheck in as early as 24 hours and up to 60 minutes before your scheduled departuretime. Web check-in is currently only available on selected <strong>Adria</strong> flights. In the comingmonths new destinations will gradually be added.Restrictions on bringing food into the EUWe advise passengers to check the list of articles that may be brought into theEU before travelling. Strict controls of the import of meat, milk, fish, shellfish andproducts derived from them is necessary to protect people and animals from thediseases that they can transmit.If customs officials discover prohibited foodstuffs of animal origin during routineluggage checks, they will be confiscated. The informative leaflet “What to bringhome” is available on our website.More information is available from the Veterinary Administration of the Republicof Slovenia or on its website http://www.vurs.gov.si/ under the section Public Announcements/Importof Foodstuffs for Personal Use.Carry-on baggageFor your safety and comfort, we ask you to observe international rules that permitpassengers to have one piece of carry-on baggage of a maximum size of 55 x 40 x23 cm and a maximum weight of 8 kg.Carry-on baggage should be placed in the overhead bins. Heavier items may bestored under the seat in front of you if possible.We recommend that you take care when opening the overhead bins as items mayhave moved during the flight and may fall out.If your flight is on a CRJ aircraft, larger items of carry-on baggage must be surrenderedon boarding. They will be returned to you when you leave the aircraft.EU airport security rulesIn 2006 the European Union adopted new security rules that restrict the amount ofliquids that passengers can take aboard aircraft.You are only allowed to take small quantities of liquids in your hand luggage. Theseliquids must be in individual containers with a maximum capacity of 100 millilitreseach. These containers must be packed in one transparent re-sealable plastic bagof not more than one litre capacity per passenger. Liquids include: water and otherdrinks, soups, syrups; creams, lotions and oils; perfumes; sprays; gels, includinghair and shower gels; contents of pressurised containers, including shaving foam,other foams and deodorants; pastes, including toothpaste; liquid-solid mixtures;mascara; any other item of similar consistency.You can still:• pack liquids in bags that you check in – the new rules only affect hand luggage;106
• carry in your hand luggage medicines and dietary requirements, including baby foods,for use during the trip. You may be asked for proof that they are needed;• buy liquids such as drinks and perfumes in an EU airport shop when located beyondthe point where you show your boarding pass or on board an aircraft operated byan EU airline. If they are sold in a special sealed bag, do not open it before you arescreened – otherwise the contents may be confiscated at the checkpoint. (If you transferat an EU airport, do not open the bag before screening at your airport of transfer,or at the last one if you transfer more than once).• If you have any doubts, please ask your airline or travel agent in advance of travel.During the flightSafety informationOur cabin crew will give you important safety information before take-off. You willfind instructions for emergency procedures in the pocket of the seat in front of you.Since these procedures differ depending on the type of aircraft, we ask you to readthe instructions carefully before every flight.During take-off and landing you must fasten your seatbelt. For yourown safety and comfort we also recommend that you leave itfastened during the flight. After landing, wait in your seatuntil the aircraft comes to a complete stop or until theseatbelt sign is switched off.The captain can issue a passenger who acts inappropriatelyon the aircraft with what is called a RED CARD.The red card is intended for anyone whose behaviourobstructs the work of the cabin crew, who does notobserve safety instructions or who threatens the safetyand comfort of passengers. Unacceptable behaviouron board an aircraft is a violation of the law. Placing airtraffic in jeopardy is a criminal offence in accordance withArticle 330 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Slovenia(KZ-1), carrying with it the penalty of imprisonment.Use of electronic devicesAs a safety precaution the use of electronic devices aboard aircraft is limited. Thesedevices use electricity to function, so they are prone to emitting electromagneticwaves as random signals. Such signals can interfere with the operation of radio,navigational or other systems on the aircraft.The electronic devices that can be used without restriction at any stage of a flightare: small medical devices (heart pacemakers, hearing aids, portable oxygen concentrators,insulin pumps), electronic watches and handheld GPS receivers.There are electronic devices that can be used only at cruising altitude and oncethe “Fasten seat belt” sign has been switched off. These devices include electronicgames (e.g. Game Boy), audio/video players and recorders (e.g. CD, DVD, MP3 players,iPods), cameras, personal computers, smartphones and tablets. These devicesmust have all wireless emitting and receiving functions switched off, so before takeoffyou need to set the device to no connection or flight mode.The electronic devices whose use is strictly prohibited aboard the aircraft arewalkie-talkies, AM/FM radio and television receivers, telemetric equipment, radiocontrolledtoys and wireless computer mice.Acting on behalf of the captain, the cabin crew will give you instructions regardingthe restrictions and prohibitions on the use of electronic devices. Those who deliberatelyviolate safety instructions could face a fine under the Aviation Act.Hazardous itemsUnder international safety regulations air passengers may not transport, eitheron their person or in their luggage, weapons and other hazardous items suchas flammable liquids, compressed or liquefied gas cylinders, highly inflammablematerials, matches (except safety matches), and so on.Comfort and healthFor your comfort, an adjustable air vent and a reading light are located above your seat.There is also a button which you can use to call a member of the cabin crew if necessary.The aircraft is equipped with a first aid kit. During the flight you may feel an uncomfortablepressure in your ears. This is caused by changes in altitude and the air pressure inthe aircraft; swallowing or yawning will help relieve the discomfort.In order to avoid vein problems associated with long flights, we advise you to takefrequent walks up and down the cabin and to do stretching exercises for the wholebody while seated.Service during the flightOur friendly staff will also serve you drink while on board the aircraft. Depending onthe class of travel and the destination, you will be offered tasty meals. The newspapersand our outstanding In-Flight Magazine is at your disposal, too.With a thought of each passenger we carefully prepaired a huge sellectionof the so-called special meals which you can order. The reason beingeither medical or religious, a matter or your life style or personalbelief – there is something for each one of you. A variety of specialmeals is to be found on our website, just follow the PassengerGuide tab. However, it is of significant importance to state youwish as soon as you book or purchase your ticket.On charter flights passengers have to payfor alcoholic beverages:• Beer 0,33l3,00 eur• Wine 0,2l4,00 eur• Sparkling Wine 0,25l 5,50 eurAlcohol on boardConsuming alcoholic beverages that you have brought on board theaircraft yourself is not permitted. The cabin crew is not allowed to serve alcoholto passengers who show signs of intoxication or to passengers under 18 years old.Please bear in mind that because of the lower air pressure during flight, alcohol hasa faster and stronger effect than on the ground.After landingDelayed, lost and damaged baggageIf problems occur with your checked baggage during your journey (also appliesto luggage surrendered on boarding), contact the appropriate service as soon asyou arrive at the airport (Lost & Found, Arrival Service, etc.)Passenger Relations Centre<strong>Adria</strong>’s Passenger Relations Centre provides you with news and informationabout our services and can also offer assistance and advice.Passengers can submit complaints or compensation claims, and praise is alwayswelcome. You can contact the centre in person, in writing, by e-mail to prc@adria.si, and by phoning the free telephone number 080 13 03 if calling from Slovenia,+386 1 369 11 33 if calling from outside Slovenia.Car hire and hotelsThere is a tab on <strong>Adria</strong>’s website that enables you to hire a car throughout theworld at favourable rates. Simply visit www.adria.si. Budget offers <strong>Adria</strong> <strong>Airways</strong>customers the best car hire deals in more than 3,400 destinations in 128 countries!107