TRIP REPORT
Recently flew Air Montenegro for the very first time from Rome to Podgorica. The flight lasted around an hour and ten minutes. I booked a ticket in business for about 200 euros (one way).
Air Montenegro uses Terminal 3 at Rome Fiumicino. It does not offer business class passengers Fast Track security or lounge access. The gate was the last one in Terminal 3 and quite a hike to get there, but I was happy that we were not on a bus and boarded directly from the terminal.
The flight boarded on time with those with disabilities called and then business class. I was seated in the first row. The E195 has the standard 2-2 configuration with the first two rows designated as business class on our flight. A movable curtain allows the airline to extend or shrink the cabin size. There was another person in business. Legroom was adequate. The seats recline.
We departed ahead of schedule which was excellent. Shortly after takeoff, we were provided with a choice of beverage, a sanitising wipe and a package of snack mix shortly. From what I could tell, the beverage choices were Coke, beer, wine, water or orange juice. I had some orange juice.
This was our only interaction with the flight attendant. The flight attendant did a safety demo, brought us our snack and then stayed in the galley with her colleague until we landed. Service was fine for such a short flight, but it was not friendly or in any way more than the bare minimum that she needed to do.
There are two lavatories on the aircraft. I was the only passenger that used the one in the front during the flight. It was a standard size lavatory. They did provide air freshener, which you don’t see often.
Perhaps the best part of the flight was the incredible views on the way into Montenegro, which were simply stunning.
Overall, we departed early and arrived on time. The flight was short and just what I needed to not have to connect on the way between Italy and Montenegro. While there were not many amenities, I would fly the airline again.
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ReplyDeleteI agree. 200 euros for a juice and mix nuts. No priority lane or lounge. If you pick third row on the plane in economy you will be off the aircraft at the same time as the person in business. This is not good value for money.
DeleteHahahahaha, exactly
DeleteI'm not a big fan of Croatia Airlines, but let's be realistic. Their business class is much better. You have priority check-in, access to the lounge and better food on the plane. Even if it's a box, in the box you get more food and it looks tasty to me. Although, warm dish would be better.
DeleteAgree, with Croatia Airlines you can use very good lounges before the flight, and the product on board is tasty, although it could be better presented instead of in a box, but the idea is obviously to have a box to take home.
DeleteOne hour and 10 minutes Rome to Podgorica? DC-3 can make it in 01.10. Rome to Split is 40 minutes, to Dubrovnik 45, shouldn't be more than 50 min to Podgorica. Unless you were avoiding some bad weather
ReplyDeleteYou paid business class for a bag of snacks ? Sorry my friend I traveled recently from ATH to LCA in business class with Aegean 1 hour and 13 minutes exactly and they offered a proper hot meal which was 2 beef patty with rice , salad and a small chocolate cake in proper plates . This Air Montenegro service is just a joke .
ReplyDeleteWell the person says they have never flown Air Montenegro so they obviously didn't know what the product is like. Neither did I. Thanks to this report, now I know.
DeleteEUR200 is not expensive for business class, but what this excuse for an airline handed out was rubbish. Added you get no lounge or fast track this is a disgrace. OU give you lounge and fast track and that box they hand out at least has a bit more to nibble on, not that I am saying this is the sort of thing that should be offered in J class.
ReplyDeleteDepends when the bought the flight. 200euros one way in Business IS expensive relavtive to length of flight and destination (no offense to Podgorica). The only reason i can see to pay this might be luggage allowance? Is it 2x 23kg?
DeleteI repeat EUR200 is not expensive for a business class flight of one hour. It doesn't matter where the flight is , west or east Europe. The cost is next to nothing, the service however is embarrassing.
DeleteYou are WRONG that its cheap. Considering one can get upgrade for under 100€ on many airlines in Europe. Which means a one-way business class can be well under 200 for a much nice lunch than this embarrisment.
DeleteNever seen worse business class than this. Even in Canada where I live at least you will get fast track, more luggage , hot food and drinks. Btw this pretzels and juice Westjet provides free on domestic flights ....
ReplyDeleteWhat a terrible business class product
ReplyDeleteWere there many passengers on that flight or not?
ReplyDeletePictures don't have any. Lavatory sink is bone dry. Boarding gate is empty.
DeleteWhen W6 starts flying, nobody will use this airline ;)
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Delete"I was the only passenger that used the one in the front during the flight."