AIR NOSTRUM review : 30 April 2008 : by Tim Powell

Customer Rating : 5/5

MAD-NCE-MAD on Canadair CRJ900, a superb aircraft. It is in a completely different league than the parent company Iberia. A sandwich, two small bottles of wine and a coffee on a 1hr 20 run served by friendly, professional flight attendants. This is one very good airline and if you dont have to connect onwards onto an IB connection, you will enjoy the experience.

Air Nostrum review - by Monir Hadifi

2 March 2008  Customer Trip Rating :

Tangiers-Barcelona on a Canadair operated by Air Nostrum - way better than Iberia, its higher class and service is also better than Iberia. The whole plane was business class.

Air Nostrum review - by William Agius

9 August 2007  Customer Trip Rating :

Basel via Barcelona to Granada. The flights between Basel and Barcelona were operated by Air Nostrum although sadly since they've stopped flying to Basel. I think their service is nothing short of amazing. First of all, on the return we were even given a hot meal. This was in economy class and the flight is less than two hours. Generally the quality of the food is good and the service in economy class is more like what you get in Business class on most airlines. The flight attendants were very friendly, which only made the contrast to the surly unfriendly bunch working for Iberia seem even more unfriendly.

Air Nostrum review - by Pierre Leblache

20 April 2007  Customer Trip Rating :

Madrid - Melilla. Air Nostrum flies Iberia's regional and commuter services as well as its own flights in a one class configuration. Without any question it puts its mainline partner to shame, offering far better service than Iberia's coach class and even business class on IB's short/medium haul network. While seating on their rather small planes(CRJ jets, ATR and Dash 8 turboprops) is rather cramped, you get newspapers, magazines, and a very upscale catering, served by smiling and well groomed FAs who work from take off to touch down. On a 1.5 hour flight, I received 2 towel services, drinks, choice of high standard canapes and sandwiches, repeat service, Ice cream, coffee and 2nd round of drinks. Air Nostrum is quite possibly the world's best regional airline, even counting those in Asia.

Air Nostrum review - by Kate Evans

15 April 2007   Customer Trip Rating : n/a

Madrid to Valencia. Purchased ticket thru Iberia so wasn't expecting much, and it's less than an hour flight time. Sharp looking FA's and small prop plane. Served drinks in real glasses and fancy nuts and newspaper, then they came around twice with trays of tiny sandwiches. I really thought I had got on the wrong flight for a moment ! The ticket was 20 euros more than the train so I was pleased regardless!

Air Nostrum review - by J Berry

26 February 2007

I read the favourable comments about this airline and as we normally travel business class with Iberia to Paris, which involves 2 flights from Mallorca. We were surprised the plane was so small and the meals on both journeys inferior to what is usually on offer from Iberia. Considering what we paid including a charge for our baby ,we will not be travelling this way again. With regard to the meals which some of your reviewers praise, our meal from Paris at 9 30 am consisted of a boccadillo with cheese and one cup of coffee with a dessert. Considering we paid almost 2500 euros we feel we were short changed. Incidentally we got no help from the stewardesses when bringing part of our pram on board.

Air Nostrum review - by Mike Preston

26 February 2007

I fly Air Nostrum quite often, just did a MAD-NCE-MAD this week. It never fails to amaze me that although they are subcontracted to Iberia, they provide a service superior in every way to that carrier, which is Spain's national shame. Cabin crew who smile as if they mean it, hot meals, cheese and desert served separately, clean aircraft and an overall high quality of service. The only negative comment I can make is that, as is usual in Spain, the cabin announcements made in 'Spanglish', their version of English, and are completely unintelligible. If they just slowed down a little it would help. Why don't Air Nostrum tender to run Iberia's flights, then we'd see an improvement there?

Air Nostrum review - by Vicente Ibáñez

12 January 2007

Most of my flights Valencia to/from Madrid, Lisbon or Mallorca are usually using Air Nostrum services. It was designed and founded as Regional air services for Valencia, at it really works! The bad news is they're partner for Iberia, but the good news are they aren't just Iberia franchise! Good and quality service by FA, departures usually in time. They say the only class in their small planes is "Regional Business" and so far the plains features allows it, I think it's a true. Meals, drinks, newspapers, details, soft seats - the only problem for me (I'm 186 cm tall and more than 110 Kg weigh) is the legs space - but it was to be a short fly.

Air Nostrum review - by Jeff Flood

27 October 2006

I would like to praise Air Nostrum and their excellent cabin crew for the faultless flight I enjoyed from Málaga to Palma de Mallorca. The CRJ-200 was easy to board without fuss and took off exactly on time. The 1 hour flight between take off and landing at destination was 20% less than the outward bound journey. Bravo Air Nostrum!

Air Nostrum review - by Ian Croft

25 September 2006

Sorry to pour a little cold water on so many favourable reviews but my wife and I flew with Air Nostrum from Seville to Valencia recently. The flight was delayed for two hours during which time no information or explanation was given, either by Air Nostrum staff or the TV monitor at the departure gate. The only apology came from a fight deck information P.A. when the captain said he hoped the late arrival would not cause any inconvenience, but no explanation was given. The return flight three days later was faultless.

Air Nostrum review - by Mark Sambrook

24 July 2006

Madrid to Pamplona and Pamplona to Barcelona - two 1 hr flights on propeller planes. Comfortable leather seats although little arm space if someone is next to you. On Madrid-Pamplona round of drinks from trolley (usual tea, coffee, soft and alcoholic drinks) then 2 rounds of assorted canapes. Pamplona to Barcelona was offered drink and bad of nuts. Efficient, professional service. Both flights punctual.

Air Nostrum review - by Markus Dennis

20 May 2006

BSL to BCN early in the morning of May 19th. I must say that they have a great product. It was a one class aircraft laid out with leather seats. Breakfast Service consisted of different pastries, cheeses, fruit and yogurt. Along with many rounds of coffee, tea and OJ. Great Job for a flight of one hour and forty minutes.

Air Nostrum review - by Nigel Craig

29 October 2005

LGW to Menorca. On a recent trip to Mahon we were surprised to find we were flying Air Nostrum - having booked through BA web. Once we boarded the small (58 seat plane) we were very pleasantly surprised. Ample legroom for a 6ft tall person, exceptionally friendly Spanish cabin crew. The superb food was preceded by hot hand towels which were again brought round after the trays had been cleared. The other bonus was that being such a small plane our luggage was waiting for us by the time we had made the short bus ride to arrivals. In future we will use Air Nostrum whenever possible, Watch out BA or you may soon be flying in "conjunction with Air Nostrum " and not the other way round!

Air Nostrum review - by Ron Kuhlmann

8 October 2005

BCN-ZRH. What a surprise! We were using AA miles in Business and were put on this flight without a separate C cabin. No problem. The crew was fantastic, champagne, sandwiches, yoghurt - all in an 80 minute flight - just like the old days in Europe. Excellent experience.

Air Nostrum review - by Chris Jackson

16 September 2005

Air Nostrum was our carrier to and from Menorca as part of a recent package booked with Expedia. We'd read them up on the net but weren't too sure what to expect. The answer proved to be a very pleasant and impressive surprise. They are not served well by their Servisair check in contractors at Gatwick (confusion about location of check in plus long wait for it to open) but the flight itself was excellent with good service, a high standard of catering and a level of comfort you wouldn't expect from a small aircraft..

Air Nostrum review - by Mark Sambrook

9 September 2005

Valencia-Madrid-Nice. Air Nostrum is a great regional carrier. Valencia- Madrid was on a DH3 propeller plane, single class configuration. Flight was only 45 mins but gave the 2 FAs time to serve coffee, juice and pastries to all passengers. Fly the same route on Iberia and you don't even get a glass of water without paying for it. FAs were friendly and efficient. Given the size of the planes, seating is a bit tight but for a short flight it is OK. Next leg Madrid-Nice was on a Canadair Regional Jet. Only 26 passengers. Breakfast was served (choice of spanish omelette or crepes). Again 2 FAs - friendly and efficient but they did disappear behind the curtain once the breakfast service was over never to be seen again until landing. Overall a highly recommendable airline which I would always use given the choice between Iberia and Air Nostrum.

Air Nostrum review - by Bill Brazier

19 August 2005

My family and I have just returned to the UK from vacation in Menorca. We travelled both ways with Air Nostrum. I booked the flights via British Airways web site so I was suprised to find myself on Air Nostrum - which I hadn't heard of before. The flights from and to Gatwick were fantastic. Great value (about £100 return each - peak season. Small plane - no delays at check in or departure. Great service and great food throughout. Completely different from a typical charter flight experience. 100% recommended. I will seek them out and use their service in the future.

Air Nostrum review - by Fernando Dominguez

1 March 2005

Santiago to Paris CDG. The flight lasted four hours, and it was the greatest flight i've ever had. The F/A's were great, and the two meals we had (yes, you aren't reading bad, two meals- breakfast and lunch-) were the best i had in a plane, both with two choices. So the only thing i've to say is that it is a shame that they use the name of one of the worst airlines in the world, that is Iberia. Air Nostrum is quite different than their owners.

Air Nostrum review - by Krista Jones

17 February 2005

I have used Air Nostrum on numerous flights San Sebastian-Madrid; San Sebastian-Barcelona; Barcelona-Menorca and Barcelona-Pamplona. The aircraft are clean and new and air crew immaculate. Food is served on china plates with proper cutlery and hot towels. Newspapers are provided on the morning flights. Once the flight attendants even brought out trays of "pintxos" (tapas) on the Pamplona flight, a really nice touch!

Air Nostrum review - by Christian Mörken

5 January 2005

I didn't know what to expect when flying with Air Nostrum - anyway, after the flight I wished my entire trip had been operated by Air Nostrum. Very friendly service, marvellous food, sparkling wine, hot towels to clean hands and face before AND after meals, china plates and real knife and fork. Just flying as it should be.

Air Nostrum review - by Olivier Sécache

8 September 2004

Few delays, you won't have time to finish the delicious lunch served onboard (abundant and 2 menus choice!)  - leather comfortable seats, 2 flight assistants per 50 pax (for our service and safety!!). All travelling in Coach -  forget the porky class, with Air Nostrum, Economy means First !

Air Nostrum review - by J Willems

18 May 2004

Air Nostrum is everything Iberia is not: punctual, full service, kind flight attendants. In one word, flying Air Nostrum is flying as it used to be. Just completed a round trip LUX-MAD-LUX for EUR 160.00: choice of 2 hot meals, newspapers, Spanish Cava, nice desserts, hot towel.  The best inflight service around in Europe. A shame this lovely small company is associated with the Iberia Miseria brand!

Air Nostrum - by Francisco Camino

28 March 2004

Air Nostrum-Iberia Regional are configured with leather seats in all regional class configuration. Boarding, checking and take off were really smooth and quick. Crew is certainly friendly and pilots "do" give regular pieces of information. What is really remarkable about this airline, apart from the comfort of the CRJ, speed and smoothness is board service. I had breakfast - right portions for a regional aircraft, and meal selection. I had spinach omelette with cold cuts and cheese selections, plus tropical fruit salad, hot bread, and a huge selection of danish pastry, plus the regular coffee and tea service. The onward flight was a succulent dinner after a champagne glass (after take off). Again meal selection, with a luxury selection of cold cuts, salmon salad, and a superb side dishes with my meal. I really loved the oriental dessert and the chocolate mousse as alternative. Without any doubt a sheer pleasure in all aspects. I have been flying with them since them, and all flights are remarkably good.

Air Nostrum - by Philipp Jordi

19 March 2004

Zürich - Valencia and Barcelona - Basel on Air Nostrum, operated by Canadair aircraft. Very friendly crew members and an excellent meal service (Spanish sparkling wine to start with, a choice of hot meals (fish, pasta/beef), a choice (3) of different salads, cheese, bread and desserts), all served in china/glass/steel cutlery. In addition hot towels and newspapers were given as well. Both flights were on time and there was almost no time to do anything else than to enjoy the excellent service provided by Air Nostrum.

Air Nostrum - by Luigi Vallero

10 January 2004

Turin to Barcelona and back on the same day. The flight was operated by a Fokker 50 turboprop, actually belonging and flown by DenimAir of the Netherlands, but in full Iberia Regional/Air Nostrum plumage and Spanish cabin crew. Both flights were bang on time, and service was top notch, providing an all business class style of service to all passengers. On both legs food service consisted of gazpacho and canapes, choice of three different kinds of salads, high quality sandwiches and choice of cheese, cakes or fruits for dessert, all served on china with metal cutlery, plus a wide range of beverages. On both flights the two stewardesses were very helpful and caring, despite the high workload to handle the whole thing on a flight lasting less than 90 minutes.

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