Czech Airlines is the national carrier of the Czech Republic and is based at Ruzyně Airport in the Czech capital, Prague. Czech Airlines is a scheduled airline and carries passengers to over 100 destinations in 44 countries. The airline was founded in October 1923 and is noted as being the world's first carrier to regularly fly jet-only routes.
Czech Airlines flights from the UK depart from Manchester Airport and London Heathrow to the Czech capital, Prague. Cheap flights from Czech airlines operate with a fleet of 50 aircraft including several Airbus aircraft and two different types of Boeing 737. Czech Airlines is a member of the SkyTeam Alliance, which also includes Air France, KLM, Delta Airlines and Aeroflot.
Check-In
Online check-in is available from 24 hours up to 35 minutes before the flight. Self-service check-in kiosks are also available for Czech Airlines flights from London Heathrow airport.
Baggage
The baggage allowance on Czech Airlines flights is 30kg in Business Class and 20kg in Economy. One piece of cabin baggage is permitted per person, and dimensions must not exceed 115cm for the length + width + height. Items including ladies’ handbags and laptop computers can be carried in addition to hand luggage.
Seating
For all cheap flights from Czech Airlines the seat pitch in Economy is 32 inches flying from the UK to Prague. For Business Class passengers the seat pitch is 47 inches.
Frequent Flyer Programme
The Czech Airlines frequent flyer programme is called OK Plus, in which members earn miles for Czech Airlines flights or flights with SkyTeam Alliance partners. Children can join the Jetsters Club frequent flyer programme.
Additional Information
In June 2010 Czech Airlines celebrated the 80th anniversary of its oldest international route- the Czech Airlines flights from Prague to the Croatian capital Zagreb. According to the Czech Airlines information, the first flight on what became known as the ‘Adriatic Express’ route was flown on an American Ford 5 AT-C aircraft, with capacity for 14 passengers.