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Spain’s hipster airline: @Vueling

On my recent trip to Catalunya, I flew from Berlin to Barcelona on Vueling. I’d never heard of the budget airline before but on my way to Tegel Airport I noticed several ads. That’s always how these things work out—something you’ve never seen nor heard of is suddenly everywhere. Anyways, Vueling is new to the German market but it’s apparently been around for a while in Spain.

As soon as I boarded the flight I knew it was my type of airline. Their airline magazine, Ling, was beautifully designed and full of interesting travel articles—not the boring business-type you find in America, and more interesting than the very commercial stories on most budget carriers in Europe (looking at you, EasyJet).

Vueling’s on-board music selection is chosen every month by its Facebook fans (who have very good taste, by the way). Songs were along the lines of Regina Spektor, Bon Iver and other indie music. And while the seats were of the typical cardboard-plastic variety (ie, uncomfortable), the flight was short enough that I didn’t care. I was mostly blinded by the very cool in-flight magazine:

Though Vueling is very-much a budget airline (you pay extra for everything, including the “luxury” of sitting next to your partner), I liked the style. It’s enough for me to claim that this is one of Europe’s most hipster airlines! Though maybe if I ever catch a flight on that gay airline, I might have to re-think this accreditation.

Oh, and while the seat headrests were an ugly mix of 70s colors, the company’s logo and the bright yellow brand color were certainly hipster. But I loved the sign-off from the flight attendant at the end of the Vueling flight most of all! After thanking us for flying with Vueling, they mentioned to follow the airline on both Facebook and Twitter. For Europe, mentioning Twitter on every flight is light-years ahead of the other big brands.

Useful links

http://www.vueling.com/ – owned by Iberia, btw
http://www.lingmagazine.es/ – view pages from the current in-flight magazine

Have you flown Vueling before? Would you recommend them?

Catalunya, España

My visit to Catalunya (and my Vueling flight) was in partnership with the Catalunya tourism board.

  1. Leigh says:

    I flew on Vueling twice last fall within Spain. For a budget airline I was impressed – on time flights, courteous staff and as you say a great sense of style via their magazine. I’d have no problem recommending them.

    • Adam says:

      Hey Leigh,
      Yep – they’re a very good budget airline. I loved that you have a reserved seat as well, unlike EasyJet which you still have to fight for a seat!

  2. Alexandra says:

    Looks cool! I wonder if they fly out of Hamburg?

    • Adam says:

      Not sure…but they JUST entered the German market so it’s definitely possible!

  3. Kerwin says:

    I’ve not yet flown them, but I will soon. I don’t plan my trips well in advance, so I can’t get the really cheap fares. But I will fly them soon.
    Thanks. for the review.
    A few friends have flown then and loved it.

    • Adam says:

      I’m pretty sure Vueling’s fares are never too high—even if you book last minute. Enjoy the flight!

  4. jack says:

    Yup, I flew to Barcelona with them and they were fine and dandy. The magazine used to be even better – had things like zombie tapas tours and all sorts of oddities.

    In fact I once stood naked on a rock in a forest for an article in it.

    I bet you don`t believe that one… but it’s true :)

    • Adam says:

      Jack! That’s AMAZING! How is it that you have the most interesting stories?!?!

  5. Angela says:

    I’ve flown with Vueling once and after experience Ryanair and Easyjet I didn’t really feel it was a budget airlines, quite relaxed ambiance compared to the other two European..

    • Adam says:

      You’re right Angela – they somehow come across as quite stylish and complete—very different from some of Europe’s other budget airlines.

  6. I never had any issues with this airline, they seem reasonable!

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  8. I live in Barcelona and love, love, love Vueling – mostly. They’ve been late the last few times I’ve flown with them this year (Rome, Bilbao, Oviedo) but are so much better than most budget airlines. Cool music in flight and nice magazine.

    • Adam says:

      Yep! It’s the music & the magazine that get my attention every time. Thanks Reg for sharing your experience with Vueling

  9. l_amande says:

    Hey!

    Just like you I loved the music in the vueling plane :-)
    All your travels seem so exciting.

    I hope you liked Brussels :-)

    l_amande

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