Airline Overview
First taking off in 2002, flyglobespan is a Scottish no-frills carrier owned by the established holiday company Globespan. The airline flies from Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and destinations across to the UK to America, Canada and major European holiday resorts. Destinations include Toronto, Vancouver, Boston, Orlando, New York, Alicante, Barcelona, Faro, Malaga, Ibiza, Tenerife and Cape Town.
Desks close 40 minutes before departure on European flights and one hour before on all international flights.
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Carry-on: Items can't be bigger than 55 x 45 x 20cm (22 in x 18 in x 8 in). The weight of hand luggage is counted towards the total free baggage allowance of 20kg.
Checked luggage: The total weight allowance, including hand baggage, is 20kg (44lbs).
Excess: Extra weight can be booked in advance online at the rate of £15 ($30) per 10kg. If paid for at the airport, the fee is £5 ($10) per kg.
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The date of the flight can be changed up to seven days prior to the flight departure. Changes can only be made by calling the reservation line and cost £19 ($28) per person within Europe or £35 ($70) outside Europe plus any additional cost of the new flight.
Changes to the passenger name can be made up until 5pm two days before departure either online or by telephone. Charges are £19 within Europe, £35 outside Europe if made online. If changed at the call center, charges are £24 ($48) within Europe, £40 ($80) outside Europe.
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Standard baggage allowances apply. A separate seat may be purchased to carry a large or fragile instrument instead of checking it.
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Drinks and food can be purchased on the flight.
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There’s nothing like heading up in the skies to work up an appetite. Check out the airline’s menu before you fly so you can decide if you need to bring any extras. Sample menus are available at flyglobespan's Web site; or see photographs taken by fellow flyers of meals they’ve been served and read reviews at AirlineMeals.net.
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