ITA Airways, what is flight pass and how to take advantage of it to travel with friends and family
Recently ITA Airways launched the flight pass, this is not a first as Alitalia was also selling this [...]
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Recently ITA Airways has launched the flight pass, this is not a first as Alitalia was also selling this type of package. The flight pass is generally designed for companies or people who fly often on a specific route and allows them to buy a number of flights at a fixed rate and then be able to choose, based on rules/restrictions, the date of each individual trip.
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It is not only ITA that offers this type of product, Aegean also offers a similar pass, but the target audience is tourists who travel to Greece often.
ITA Airways Flight Pass
How it works is explained on the dedicated page on the Italian flag carrier's website:
- Choose your travel period and domestic or international destination
- Choose your travel class from Economy, Superior e Business Class
- Decide how many flights your package will consist of, A minimum of 6 to a maximum of 24.
- It indicates the number of passengers. You can bring up to 24 people And even decide at a later time the person who will use the tickets!
- How far in advance you book your flight is up to you, you can do it 90 days to 1 hour before departure!
The advantage for the traveler is that the voucher is price locked, so if the fare increases or surcharges go up, you will not have to pay more than what you have already paid. You will also have access to the entire inventory of available seats, without any hidden filters or rules.
How to use FP
If you are traveling in a group, perhaps in the high season, this solution is attractive because it allows you to purchase a package of flights at a discounted price, being able to later define the names of passengers and exact travel dates with maximum flexibility.
It is important to know, however, that the price is composed according to how much flexibility you want to have at the time of booking. The higher the number of passengers, the more flexibility you ask for when booking, the lower the final savings will be compared to the ticket price paid cash normally.
In conclusion
Sure, it is designed for the professional traveler, but it might be great for group travel just for the flexibility of being able to change the traveler's name or choose the date at the last minute.
