Territorial continuity refers to the principle and practice of ensuring transport links between mainland Italy and its islands.
In order to maintain economic, social and cultural integration between the mainland and the islands, the government has implemented several measures to promote territorial continuity, including subsidies for transportation costs.
The maximum discounted fares include VAT and are net of airport taxes and charges.
Routes
The routes included in the territorial continuity program are:
• Rome (FCO) – Cagliaro (CAG)
• Rome (FCO)- Olbia (OLB)
• Milan Linate (LIN) – Olbia (OLB)
• Milan Linate (LIN) – Cagliari (CAG)
On the above routes, continuity fares are available for both one-way and return bookings.
Eligibility
The fares for flights operated under the Territorial Continuity regime apply to the following passengers:
• Passengers residing in Sardinia
• The disabled. (*) (**)
• University students up to their 27th birthday. (*)
• Young people aged 2 to 21. (*)
• Children under 2 years old travel free if they do not occupy a seat. The above-mentioned resident rates are also reduced by 30% for children aged 2 to 12 years old.
• Elderly people over 70 years old. (*).
(*) Without any discrimination linked to nationality and/or residence.
The fares for flights operated under the Territorial Continuity regime apply to the following passengers:
Passengers residing in Sardinia
• The disabled. (*) (**)
• University students up to their 27th birthday. (*)
• Young people aged 2 to 21. (*)
• Children under 2 years old travel free if they do not occupy a seat. The above-mentioned resident rates are also reduced by 30% for children aged 2 to 12 years old.
• Elderly people over 70 years old. (*).
(*) Without any discrimination linked to nationality and/or residence. It is not possible to purchase airline tickets in a single web transaction for passengers who meet the requirements for discounted fares together with passengers who do not meet these requirements.
(**) Civil disability with a percentage at least equal to or greater than 80% certified by a report issued by the medical commission reporting the percentage of disability. The report must be presented at the time of check-in or boarding.
An identity document (or certificate of residence) proving the aforementioned conditions must be presented at check-in or boarding before departure. If a valid document is not presented, the passenger will have to buy a new ticket at an unconventional fare in order to travel.
Resident passengers and equivalent categories will benefit from a tariff in territorial continuity which includes:
• One hold baggage delivered at check-in weighing no more than 23kg.
• For each passenger, a small bag (40x30x20cm) and hand luggage (55x40x20cm) in the cabin for a maximum of 10kg are included. Selecting the Priority Boarding Service (PBRD) when booking or checking in online involves the purchase of an additional, non-refundable service.
• Free check-in
Passengers NOT resident in Sardinia
During the IATA Winter season (period between the last Sunday of October and the last Saturday of March) passengers not resident in Sardinia who travel on the charged routes for work reasons are recognized at the territorial continuity fare.
It is mandatory for passengers traveling for work reasons in Sardinia to have paper documentation with which the employer certifies the employee's trip, specifying the date of the flight or, in the case of freelancers, a self-certification. The form must be printed, completed and presented upon boarding, accompanied by a valid identity document. If the required documentation is not presented, the passenger will have to buy a new ticket at an unconventional fare in order to travel.
Passengers traveling for business reasons will benefit from a territorial continuity fare which includes:
• A small bag (40x30x20 cm) and a hand luggage (55x40x20 cm) for a maximum of 10kg. Selecting the Priority Boarding Service (PBRD) when booking or checking in online involves the purchase of an additional, non-refundable service.
• Free check-in.
Tickets issued for both residents and equivalent non-residents are free of limitations and no restrictions will be applicable to them, nor any penalty for changing the date/time/itinerary and requesting a refund.
Online check-in is available from 24 hours before departure up to 3 hours before departure, but passengers who check in online will need to go to the check-in desk at the airport to present documents proving their 'eligibility.