Overview: Air Dolomiti Enterprise Class Embraer E195 (MUC-GVA)
For the ultimate section of the outbound journey of our ski journey within the French Alps, we flew Air Dolomiti enterprise class from Munich to Geneva.
For these not acquainted with Air Dolomiti, that is an Italian airline that belongs to the Lufthansa Group, which operates a fleet of round 20 Embraer jets. Traditionally the airline has primarily operated flights between Italy and Lufthansa’s hubs, although the airline additionally generally operates different routes on behalf of Lufthansa. In the meanwhile, Air Dolomiti jets are working on behalf of Lufthansa between Munich and Geneva, in order that’s what we booked.
It had been some time since I had flown with Air Dolomiti, so I used to be excited to expertise the airline once more. We had a wonderful flight, and the airline didn’t disappoint — the Embraer jets are improbable inside Europe, the crew was pleasant, and Air Dolomiti even has espresso, which is enjoyable! If Lufthansa Group does find yourself buying ITA Airways, I ponder what which means for the way forward for Air Dolomiti.
How I booked my Air Dolomiti enterprise class ticket
I booked each our Lufthansa first-class flight throughout the Atlantic and our connection inside Europe as a part of the identical award ticket. I booked the next for 100,000 Air Canada Aeroplan factors plus $74.34 in taxes and charges per particular person (the primary flight was in first-class, whereas the second flight was in enterprise class):
3/14 LH425 Boston to Munich departing 9:05PM arriving 9:25AM (+1 day)
3/15 LH2384 Munich to Geneva departing 11:20AM arriving 12:30PM
Admittedly there are far more inventive awards you possibly can e book with Aeroplan factors, however this was nonetheless an excellent worth. Aeroplan factors are simple to come back by, as this system is switch companions with Amex Membership Rewards, Capital One, and Chase Final Rewards. On prime of that, there’s the Aeroplan® Credit score Card (evaluate) in the US, which is phenomenal.
Air Dolomiti Embraer E195 enterprise class cabin & seats
Our flight was departing from a distant stand. Since we had entry to the Lufthansa First Class Lounge Munich throughout our layover, we had been fortunate to be pushed to our connecting flight in a Porsche, which is way nicer than being on a bus. We additionally acquired to the airplane earlier than all the opposite passengers, which allowed me to snap some cabin photos.
Air Dolomiti’s Embraer E195s encompass a complete of 112 seats, unfold throughout 28 rows in a 2-2 configuration. As is normal on intra-Europe flights, the dimensions of the enterprise class cabin will be modified on every flight primarily based on demand, by merely shifting the curtain.
Munich to Geneva is an enormous enterprise market, so not surprisingly, the enterprise class cabin was giant, with 10 rows of seats.
I additionally rapidly peeked into the financial system cabin, which had 18 rows of seats.
In intra-Europe enterprise class, you usually get a blocked center seat. For the reason that Embraer jet is in a 2-2 configuration, which means you get a pair of seats. That is preferrred, since you possibly can select whether or not you wish to sit within the window or the aisle. I assigned us seats on the correct facet within the final two rows of the cabin. I’ve to say, legroom and seat pitch had been each fairly good for an intra-Europe flight, which frequently isn’t the case.
The seatbacks had each a literature pocket and a tray desk.
In the meantime the overhead consoles had studying lights and particular person air nozzles.
Happily in contrast to smaller regional jets, the overhead bins on these Embraer plane are fairly giant, and might accommodate a correctly sized carry-on.
Other than flying with an airline like Turkish Airways, intra-Europe enterprise class doesn’t get a lot better than this. I must also point out that despite the fact that this jet was almost 14 years outdated, it nonetheless felt fairly new to me.
Air Dolomiti enterprise class facilities
Intra-Europe flights don’t precisely include lots of facilities. Nonetheless, throughout boarding, every enterprise class passenger was given each a bottle of water and a refreshing wipe.
Air Dolomiti Embraer E195 enterprise class leisure & Wi-Fi
Air Dolomiti doesn’t have Wi-Fi, which isn’t an enormous deal, given the very quick flights the airline operates. The airline does nevertheless have a portal you possibly can log into in your private gadget, which incorporates studying supplies, video games, movies, and even a shifting map function.
Air Dolomiti Embraer E195 departure from Munich
Boarding took a while, as passengers arrived on two buses. By the point boarding was full, there have been six empty seats in enterprise class, so enterprise class was 70% full (in the meantime financial system appeared to be almost full).
At 11:20AM the captain made his welcome aboard announcement, informing us of our flight time of fifty minutes. A couple of minutes after that the principle cabin door closed, after which at 11:30AM we started our taxi. Since we had been at a distant stand, we didn’t even should push again, however reasonably might simply taxi ahead. At the moment the crew carried out the guide security demonstration.
As we taxied out, I loved the views of two Lufthansa A340-600s — it’s such a wonderful airplane!
Our taxi was quick, and by 11:35AM we had been cleared for takeoff.
There have been just a few bumps on departure, and the seatbelt signal was turned off round 10 minutes after takeoff.
Air Dolomiti enterprise class meal
As quickly because the seatbelt signal was turned off, the crew sprung into motion and started the inflight service. Meals had been served on trays that had a cardboard cowl, with a bread roll supplied individually.
The snack was fairly normal for a brief flight inside Europe. I joke that Air Dolomiti ought to be renamed Air Deli Meat, and the snack on this flight is the right instance of why. It consisted of some roast beef, artichokes, and crackers.
Drinks had been served as soon as the meals had been distributed. I used to be enthusiastic about this facet of the flight, as a result of in 2022, Air Dolomiti began serving espresso onboard flights, as any correct Italian airline ought to. The flight attendant gladly made one for me, and it was even served in an illy-branded espresso cup. I additionally had a nonetheless water to go together with it.
By the best way, even for those who’re not touring in enterprise class, you possibly can pay for an espresso in financial system.
As meals had been cleared, cookies had been distributed in cute Air Dolomiti packaging.
The crew couldn’t have been nicer. On this quick flight they had been attentive, and continuously checked on passengers.
Air Dolomiti Embraer E195 enterprise class bathroom
Simply previous to touchdown, I checked out the bathroom on the entrance of the cabin. The rest room was in first rate situation, although as is normal on these jets, it was fairly tight.
Air Dolomiti Embraer E195 arrival in Geneva
25 minutes after takeoff, at 12PM, the captain introduced that we had been at 30,000 toes and simply passing Zurich, and that we’d be descending shortly, with an anticipated touchdown at 12:30PM. The views on method had been merely beautiful — the realm round Geneva is breathtakingly beautiful.
Positive sufficient, we touched down in Geneva at 12:25PM, and from there had a 5 minute taxi to our arrival gate, the place we parked subsequent to an Iberia Airbus A321.
As soon as within the terminal we waited on our checked luggage, after which headed to The Woodward Resort Geneva, the place we’d be spending the evening.
Backside line
We had a improbable flight on Air Dolomiti. The Embraer is a superb airplane to fly inside Europe in enterprise class, because you get each a window and aisle seat. On prime of that, Air Dolomiti had pleasant service and espresso, and the flight operated on-time. Whereas the snack wasn’t something to get enthusiastic about, I discover that to be the case throughout Lufthansa and SWISS quick haul flights as effectively.
I’ve all the time loved my flights on Air Dolomiti, and am all the time blissful once I see my lengthy haul connecting itineraries have a section with this boutique Italian airline.
When you’ve flown Air Dolomiti enterprise class, what was your expertise like?