Bologna airport

The official name for Bologna airport is Bologna Guglielmo Marconi International airport or the BLQ. The airport has been named after the famous inventor from Bologna, Guglielmo Marconi (1874-1937) who is famously known for his contributions in the field of wireless technology. This international airport is the third biggest Italian airport and it ranks tenth in terms of passenger traffic. The Bologna international airport is located in the city of Bologna, which itself is a centre for tourism. The Marconi airport also covers the adjacent cities of Borgo Panigale, Lippo, Lame, Saffi and Bargellino. The average volume of annual traffic through the Bologna airport is around 20 million annually. A new passenger traffic record was established in June. The passenger traffic crossed the half million mark for the first time in the airport’s history in a single month. The total passenger traffic in June 2010 was 13.4% more compared to the traffic in June 2009. The Marconi airport has two huge passenger terminals, linked together by regular courtesy shuttles.
The Marconi international airport is a truly international airport that offers many facilities to travelers. The airport offers diverse options for direct and connecting flights. The airport also functions as an intercontinental gateway. The various airlines operating from the airport include Blue Panorama, Neos, My air and Alitalia. The passenger facilities at the Bologna airport include cash machines, tourist information centers, mobile phone rental at Vodafone One, flight display screens and Travelex desks. The other passenger facilities include Marconi business lounge, wine bars and retail stores. Two branches of Caffetterie Segafredo are also open at the airport, offering refreshment options like classical Italian espressos and other coffees to the passengers.