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  About Venice 

Nestled close to the Adriatic Sea, the alluring city of Venice is a famous tourist spot. Situated at the northern regions of Italy's Veneto region, the city is renowned for being one of the top attractions with architecture inspired by the Renaissance and Gothic era. You will find some of the palaces in lines with the architecture. The beautiful city is gifted with the gorgeous Grand Canal which passes through the city. The flourishing tourism and food culture of Venice brings together many tourists together. Venice is also recognised for its international film and fashion festivals.

Best time to visit Venice

Vienna's alluring weather interspersed with the breeze from the Adriatic Sea is just too good for words. But, when it comes to visiting Venice, September through November is undoubtedly the best time to travel to the city. The temperature during this time is between 23 degree Celsius to 11 degree Celsius, which is perfect for the coastal city. It is easier to book hotels in Venice during this season as the prices see a tremendous drop. Most of the tourists visit the city in summer and are on their way back by the time September arrives. This only makes the city less crowded and noisy. You can easily walk the streets of Venice without bumping into another stranger or stand in long queues while visiting the city's top attractions. You should note that the city faces acqua alta from September to April, especially during November and December. This phenomenon basically means there will be rain in the city. Hence, if your plans coincide with these days, then you should ensure to carry some rain boots and an umbrella. The good thing is the city is lit with a plethora of festivities such as Venice International Film Festival, La Biennale di Venezia and Regata Storica, to name a few. These fests do bring some crowd to the city but only art and literature enthusiasts.

The fact that the city's temperatures are calm and appealing during this time makes it ideal for travelling. The winters do get a little cold here as the temperatures range between 6 degree Celsius to 12 degree Celsius. However, the city does witness some crowd who wish to celebrate the winters in the city. One of the big events that draw many tourists to the city is the Venice Carnival. The city streets are packed with mask-wearing attendants. Interestingly, the hotel prices in Venice are low even during the carnival. In fact, it actually would be a good time to experience the city's spirits. Despite the carnival festival, the hotels are low priced, as are the flight tickets to Venice.

Places to visit in Venice

Venetian tourism is a treat to the eyes and the soul. There are many beautiful locales in the city that continue to attract many tourists. You can start your tour from St Mark's Basilica, built to honour St Mark, the evangelist. Another big highlight of Venice is the lovely Grand Canal. Taking a gondolier to row through the canal is the most romantic thing you can take up in Venice. You should also visit Campanile di San Marco, a structure famous for being the setting to Galileo Galilei's demonstration of the telescope. At the heart of Venice is the famous St Mark's Square which is also called Piazza San Marco. From this space, you can further explore the famous cathedrals and historical structures, including Doge's Palace. Bridge of Sighs is another interesting place to visit which was once used to transfer prisoners to prisons from the courtroom. The legend is definitely worth the excursion. Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari is a gorgeous goth-styled church which was constructed in the 14th century. You can also check out the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, a lovely museum with many artistic contributions.

Things to do in Venice

The most fun thing to do would be to explore the city via its canals. You can opt for some free Tours La Bussola as part of your day's itinerary. To indulge in some shopping and sightseeing, you can visit T Fondaco Dei Tedeschi, a space dedicated to Venetian shopping artefacts. You should definitely catch a show at the Musica A Palazzo. The Italians love music and are ardent performers too. From the coast of Venice, you can take up a tour of Murano and Burano Islands by booking a private boat. You should also visit the Jewish Ghetto, a section in the north-western section of Venice where the Jews were once forced to move. A gondola ride along the beautiful canals of Venice is something you should definitely opt for as part of your Venetian rendezvous. It is also recommended to indulge in their food culture. Plus, a wine expedition is a must as are known to come up with the best wines of the world.

Food and restaurants in Venice

As it is on the coast of the Adriatic Sea, the staple food automatically becomes fish for Venice. The Venetian diet mainly consists of cuttlefish, sea bass and clams, which can be found in a majority of food establishments in the city. In fact, much of the menu and even dishes have these fish as the base. There is a specific seafood salad known as frutti di mare, which is well-known for the fact that it has these as ingredients. Interestingly, the Venetian street food called Tramezzini is also popular for being a type of sandwich which comprises of a series of meats and cheese. The popular dish can be found in most of the cafes within the city. The best way to down the sandwich is by drinking a lovely sparkling white wine called prosecco, a big hit in the Veneto region. One of the biggest recommendations is to stick to the street food as they have a range as well as flavours that the big establishments might charge ten times. One such that is a favourite among tourists is the Ristorante La Caravella, known to serve some of the best Venetian food in the city.

Along with Ristorante La Caravella, you should also head to Paradiso Perduto, specifically known for its ambience. The establishment is located close to the Jewish Ghetto and is recognised for its long wooden tables. The area's vibe is also quite lively and full of vigour. It certainly brings more colour to the trip as does the famous Ostaria Boccardoro, a farm-to-table restaurant that offers only the freshest picks from their gardens. For the sake of experience, you can dine at the bacaro, which is basically a smaller bar that is easy on the pockets and favours authentic Venetian cuisine. The food and even the establishments have a character which only helps uplift the enthusiasm to check the places out. You can visit Cantina Do Mori, Alla Ciurma and Cantina Do Spade, to get the best meals and experience.

How to reach Venice

Venice lacks a direct flight availability from India. However, the flight connectivity to Venice via other international routes from India, make it excellent. There are dedicated airlines that have regular flights flying to Venice from India. Airlines such as Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Vistara, LOT Polish Airlines, Emirates, Etihad Airways, KLM Royal Dutch, Air France, Alitalia, to name a few, have excellent flight connectivity to Venice from India. The layovers usually take place in cities such as Munich, Istanbul, Warsaw, Frankfurt, Dubai, Rome, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Paris, to name a few. If you are taking Air France or Lufthansa, you will have to apply for a Schengen transit visa. It is essential that you apply for one as these cities expect travellers from India to hold the transit visa. These visas are only applicable to be within the airport premise to catch a connecting flight. You cannot step out into the city with the transit visa. The availability of flights to Venice from Mumbai is aplenty as it is a recognised vacation destination.

The concept of cheap flight tickets to Venice does exist, and if you get lucky, then you will be able to snag a really good travel deal. As one of the prominent travel destinations in Italy, the booking flights to Venice would be quite steep. However, thanks to the plethora of Mediterranean cities that also have the same demand, the prices are balanced. You will be able to snag cheap flight tickets to Venice and at the same time, might even get some really sweet accommodation deals. As long as you keep all your options open, you wouldn't have to worry much about the travel and accommodation in Venice. Prior bookings of flights and hotels in Venice is recommended as it would help you save up all the money to spend within the city on vineyard excursions and sailing expeditions. In fact, you can further upscale your Italian rendezvous in Venice by making reservations at high-priced dining establishments. You will be able to make it a trip with excess luxe, provided you've already got your travel and accommodation in Venice sorted.

  About Pegasus Airlines

Pegasus Airlines is a private low-cost Turkish airline with its headquarters in the Kurtköy region of Pendik, Istanbul. The airline's base though, is in several Turkish airports namely Adana Airport, Antalya Airport, Ankara Esenbo?a Airport, Adnan Menderes Airport, and Ercan Airport. The airline came into existence in 1989 when two business ventures, Net and Silkar, entered a partnership with Irish-airline company Aer Lingus. Together they formed Pegasus Airlines and operations of the new airline commenced in 1990. The airline's first fleet comprises of two Boeing 737-400s which later expanded to accommodate more Airbus variants. The airline's name has been derived from the relevance of Pegasus, a winged horse that is sired by the Greek god of the sea. Months after the launch of Pegasus Airlines, Iraq stormed Kuwait with an invasion which led to a halt in the operations of the airline and resulted in a serious setback on Turkish tourism.

Further, this also affected Pegasus' operations as the airline had to shut shop for a few months until the political scenario returned to normal.

In 1992, things started looking good for Turkey's tourism and further enhanced the demand for Pegasus Airlines. The airline acquired a third Boeing 737-400 to join its fleet. It also leased two Airbus A320s to meet the demand brought in by summer tourists. After two successful years with positive reception for the airline, Aer Lingus and Net opted to sell off their shares in Pegasus Airlines. Following the exit of the two companies in 1994, an Istanbul-based enterprise called Yapi Kredibank, acquired all the shares of the airline, turning Pegasus Airlines into a Turkish company. In 1997, the airline placed an order for one Boeing 737-400 along with one Boeing 737-800 from the aircraft-manufacturing company. Since the change in ownership, Pegasus Airlines became the first Turkish airline to have placed orders for the Boeing 737 Next Generation. A lease agreement was also signed to receive ten more Boeing 737-800s from the International Lease Finance Corporation. In 2005, Pegasus Airlines received another investor in ESAS Holdings with Ali Sabanci as the new chairman.

Under Sabanci, the airline underwent some significant changes as it was converted from a charter airline to a low-cost carrier. The airline also ordered more Boeing aircraft to join its fleet as the demand for Pegasus Airlines flight increased axiomatically, thanks to their affordable ticket prices and great in-flight services. In fact, the airline further expanded its domestic route connectivity too, which helped cater to the domestic audience. By 2013, the airline's domestic market share also witnessed a spike of about 27 per cent. After Turkish Airlines, Air Pegasus is the second-largest airline in the country which started transforming its fleet from Boeing to Airbus. In fact, Pegasus Airlines became the first Turkish airline to become a customer for Airbus as they ordered some A320neo. As part of its expansion strategies, the airline also started investing in other airlines. In 2012, the airline purchased 49 per cent of shares of Air Manas, a low-cost airline based out of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Pegasus Airlines also put up their shares in the stock market, which was traded at Borsa Istanbul.

Fleet size of Pegasus Airlines

As of 2020, Pegasus Airlines' fleet size stands at 89 aircraft which comprise mainly aircraft from the Boeing and Airbus family. The aircraft that is part of Pegasus Airlines' fleet includes 37 Boeing 737-800s, 35 Airbus A320-200neos, 12 Airbus A320-200ceos and five Airbus A321-200neos. The airline has already placed an order for 26 more Airbus A320neos, which is slated to be delivered by 2022. Meanwhile, they are halfway with their plan to replace the Boeing 737-800s from their fleet and replace it with the Airbus A320 series. In fact, along with the Airbus A320neo, the airline is also expected to receive 38 Airbus A321neo, orders for which have been placed by the airline already. Interestingly the airline's operations commenced with two Boeing 737-400s inaugurating the inception of Pegasus Airlines. In the past, Pegasus Airlines did have Boeing 737-300 and Beijing 737-400. However, with their plan to turn their fleet into an all-Airbus fleet, they have slowly phased out the Boeings.

Baggage Allowance

Pegasus Airlines' baggage allowance is slightly tweaked in comparison to some of its contemporaries. The airline offers lesser baggage allowance as it is a low-cost airline. Passengers travelling internationally with Pegasus Airlines are allowed to carry about 20 kg of weight per baggage. The said weight is applicable to all their cabin classes that include the Essentials, Advantage and Business Flex. The policy is different for domestic flights as passengers can carry a range of 15 kg to 20 kg. Depending on the cabin class, the baggage allowance differs for passengers. According to their revised baggage allowance policy, the airline expects passengers to drop off the cabin baggage too at the check-in. In fact, Pegasus Airlines only permits carrying of a handbag, a briefcase, a laptop bag or a bag that is reserved for baby items. This rule is applicable to passengers who are travelling with an infant. The cabin baggage's weight should not exceed 8 kg. It is mandatory for passengers to follow the baggage rules, and in case they need more, a purchase for extra baggage can be made at the airline's check-in counter or online.

In-flight services

As a low-cost carrier, Pegasus Airlines does not have a lot of top-notch facilities. However, they do make up for it with excellent in-flight services. The flights of Pegasus Airlines offer decent seats which come with comfortable legroom. They also come with great hospitality from the flight attendants.

Popular routes and top cities for Pegasus Airlines

Within Turkey, Pegasus Airlines' domestic routes are quite strong as they have exemplary connectivity. For passengers who have planned a trip to explore the country, going by Pegasus Airlines would be ideal. Domestic destinations such as Adana, Amasya, Ankara, Antalya, Edremit, Batman, Bodrum, Dalaman, Denizli, Diyarbakir, Erzincan, Erzurum, Gaziantep, Hatay, Istanbul, Kayseri, Izmir, Kars, Konya, Malatya, Samsun, Sivas and Van, to name a few, are all listed as places where Pegasus Airlines can operate from. As for international routes that the airline caters to, they are mostly in the European and Central Asian destinations, with a handful of Middle Eastern cities too. Pegasus Airlines literally has no flight connectivity to Asian countries or even American destinations. Some of the top cities that the airline networks with are Almaty, Amman, Amsterdam, Bahrain, Athens, Barcelona, Beirut, Berlin, Belgrade, Bishkek, Bologna, Brussels, Bucharest, Budapest, Copenhagen, Doha, Dusseldorf, Erbil, Erfurt, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Gronzy^, Hurghada, Karachi, Kharkiv, Krasnodar, Kuwait City, London, Lyon, Madrid, Manchester, Milan, Marseille, Muscat, Nice, Oslo, Prague, Riyadh, Rotterdam, Stuttgart, Tel Aviv, Vienna and Zurich.

Why travel by Pegasus Airlines?

Pegasus Airlines boasts a 20-year experience in the field of aviation. During this period, the airline has grown tremendously to become one of the most established private airlines in Turkey. To ensure that the quality of services is not compromised, the airline has accumulated a team of trained professionals as part of their crew. The experienced crew is quite abreast with the necessities of what counts as the best experience for the passengers. The airline runs its own flight academy, and their crew are usually recruited from the academy. This further bolsters their claim for offering the best crew who are aware of the requirements of the passengers and what counts as a smooth transit. With a view to enhancing the experience of the traveller at an affordable price, the airline has also provided the best flight ticket rates. Their flexible pricing policy has enabled passengers from various walks of life to get the best in-flight services and quality that add to their reputation. They have also installed the latest high technology equipment in all their aircraft. They believe in using cutting-edge technology to ensure that there are no complications during the journey.

One of the biggest perks of Pegasus Airlines is that they are always on-time. With minimal delays with respect to their flight schedules, this is a quality that many global airlines lack. The airline has shown monthly success rate in terms of being on-time, in Turkey. Other benefits of Pegasus Airlines are the facilities they provide online. Passengers can opt for web check-ins and avoid the long queues of check-in counters at the airport.

Further, the official website of the airline also has an updated list of Pegasus Airlines' flight schedules and flight status. Passengers can peruse through the list of domestic route and international route connectivity that the airline has before booking a ticket. Speaking of which, prospective travellers can book a Pegasus Airlines flight ticket on their website and rake in some of the benefits that follow. These include discounts on flight tickets as well as some combo hotel packages that passengers can avail. Passengers can change flights after booking the tickets and also cancel the flight and receive a chunk as a refund.

Booking details can also be managed on their official website alone with airport shuttle services. Their upscale services are definitely worth the money spent.