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New premium experience on Lufthansa long-haul flights
"Fox" debuts on 6 May, the new on-board service that involves all classes of travel and focuses on personalization, comfort, gastronomic experience and exclusive moments
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Air Transat flies from Venice to Toronto
Seasonal connections from Venice airport to Canada are back, with connecting flights to Montreal and Lima, operating from 2 May to 24 October
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easyJet opens flights to Bordeaux and Cairo from Naples
Two new international routes expand easyJet's network from Naples airport: from 2 December you fly to the capital of Egypt, from 4 December to the south-west of France
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Airidea launches new regional connections
New regional air transport service: for the 2026 summer season flights from Genoa airport to Alghero, Bergamo, Bologna, Florence, Olbia and Trieste
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Swiss doubles connections from Zurich to Delhi
Until July 11, the airline is offering two daily flights between Switzerland and India to meet the growing demand for non-stop services between Europe and Asia
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Airidea connects Milan Bergamo airport to Genoa, Perugia and Rimini
The regional airline, based in Genoa, activates the new routes throughout the summer season by providing a 34-seater Saab 340 B aircraft
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Emirates is flying at full speed again
The airline has restored 96% of its global network and now flies to 137 destinations in 72 countries, with more than 1,300 weekly frequencies and new benefits for travellers
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LOT Polish Airlines celebrates 60 years of the Milan-Warsaw route
Double daily connection from Malpensa airport to the city airport of the Polish capital and, in addition, convenient connections to destinations in Poland, Europe, Asia and North America
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ITA Airways inaugurates the direct Rome-Houston flight
For the first time in history, the two cities are connected non-stop: the new route from Fiumicino airport expands transatlantic connections for business and leisure passengers
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Tim Raue's Currywurst on board Eurowings
The Wings Bistro introduces a new hot proposal signed by the Berlin chef: a German classic revisited for flight and available on numerous European routes
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American Airlines boosts flights between Italy and the United States
José A. Freig talks about the company's Summer 2026: up to 13 daily flights, return of Milan-Miami and over 350 destinations reachable with a single stop
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Milan Bergamo Airport, an increasingly complete travel experience
From the new food and retail offer to premium services, up to the future railway station and the new hotel: Matteo Baù tells how BGY is becoming an increasingly functional, welcoming and integrated airport with the territory
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First baby born on board ITA Airways
A happy and unexpected event brightened the airline's day on a flight from Dakar to Rome Fiumicino
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Emirates refurbishes its aircraft
With the video "DIY Dubai", the company tells the story of the $5 billion maxi retrofit that introduces new interiors, Premium Economy, Starlink Wi-Fi and advanced technologies on board
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An installation for peace at Rome Fiumicino airport
At the entrance to Terminal 1, "Daring Peace Together, for a Future Without Hate" debuts, a collective work with 108 photographic portraits that accompanies passengers with a message of dialogue and inclusion
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ITA Airways expands Miles&More benefits
From May, new benefits for all levels of the loyalty programme: more options for using miles, more flexibility on flight awards and new services for families and status customers
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Alaska Airlines inaugurates direct flight between Seattle and Rome
The seasonal flight, with a daily frequency from Fiumicino, is operational until October 23 and offers the Business Class Suite service and connections via Seattle to Hawaii with a single stop
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Volotea inaugurates the Verona-Aalborg flight
The new direct connection between Verona and Denmark starts: the route to the city of Aalborg is operational for the summer with a weekly flight every Thursday
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easyJet and Rolls-Royce complete key hydrogen test
For the first time, a modern aircraft engine has reached maximum take-off power while running on 100% hydrogen: an important step in the search for solutions to reduce aviation emissions
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In Turin the comparison on European regional airports
The ACI Europe Regional Airports Conference & Exhibition brought together the regional aviation sector, amid fears about the impact of the war in the Middle East, rising fuel prices, economic sustainability and the future of connectivity in Europe
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Wizz Air first in Europe for emission efficiency
The airline takes first place in Europe and second globally in the Cirium 2025 EmeraldSky Annual Review ranking, standing out for its low CO₂ emissions per available seat and one of the youngest fleets on the continent
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Lufthansa launches stopover in Munich
Passengers traveling between Singapore, the U.S. and Munich hubs can now extend their layover by up to seven days and add hotels, cars, and activities when booking
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Air France launches a new line of luggage
In collaboration with Delsey Paris, the "Elegance" line includes suitcases and travel accessories that combine thoughtful design, durable materials and practical solutions for cabin, hold and everyday use
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ITA Airways strengthens the summer from Rome Fiumicino
New routes to Mykonos, Alicante and Trapani and more frequencies to several Mediterranean destinations expand the airline's offer
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Qatar Airways restores new daily connections
The airline reactivates daily flights to Dubai, Sharjah, Bahrain, Kozhikode and Damascus, while exchange and refund options remain active for affected passengers
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Latam reduces over 1 million tons of CO₂ per year
From ground operations and aerodynamic upholstery, lighter seats and reduced cabin weight: efficiency and innovation to cut fuel consumption and emissions without impacting the passenger experience
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Emirates brings Starlink to the A380
The airline's first Airbus A380 equipped with next-generation Wi-Fi is ready to enter service: free connection in all classes, bandwidth up to over 2 Gbps and accelerated rollout on the fleet by 2026
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Volotea reopens the Ancona-Palermo route
From 6 November, direct flights between Marche and Sicily return with two weekly frequencies, every Monday and Friday
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Wizz Air inaugurates Rome-Tallinn flight
Three weekly frequencies connect the capital to Estonia, strengthening Wizz Air's network to Northern Europe
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Eurowings brings travel style to the catwalk
The first Travel Collection with twelve looks and an exclusive sweatsuit at Berlin-Tempelhof
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ENAC and PACTA focus on an observatory for the jet fuel supply chain
The proposal was created to monitor the supply, logistics and distribution of aviation fuel in a complex international scenario, strengthening the resilience and energy security of Italian airports
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Wizz Air introduces Disruption Assistance for travel disruptions
With HTS, the company offers passengers a premium rerouting service even in the event of delays of two hours
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TAP, stopover in Portugal awarded by travellers
For the eighth consecutive year, TAP Air Portugal has won the Global Traveler award for the best stopover program: passengers can stay up to 10 days in Lisbon or Porto at no additional cost on the ticket
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Frankfurt inaugurates the new Terminal 3
The new terminal at Frankfurt Airport welcomes the first passengers with the arrival of the China Southern Airlines flight from Shenyang: more spaces, security checks with CT scanners, new shops and fast connections between terminals
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The exhibition "SEA MAG on Display" at Malpensa
Until 9 June, passengers departing from the non-Schengen area of Terminal 1 can visit an exhibition that tells the story of SEA's people, values and corporate culture through contemporary illustration
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Volotea accelerates on the use of SAF
In 2025, the company used more than 7 million liters of sustainable aviation fuel, exceeding 2% of total consumption and exceeding the industry average and current European targets
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Prosecco Aneri comes on board ITA Airways
Since April, it has been served in Business Class on all the airline's flights, strengthening the partnership with the Veronese winery already present in the lounges of Rome Fiumicino
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Flights from Fiumicino to Toronto and Montreal with Air Transat
The airline offers direct connections from Rome to Canada from April until October 2026 with connections to Lima and Cancun
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Wizz Air's new routes from Palermo
From 6 September, the company will increase the number of aircraft based on it to three, launching new flights to Barcelona, Dortmund, Marrakech, Pisa, Prague and Rome Fiumicino, expanding the offer from Palermo to 17 connections to 12 countries
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easyjet flies from Rome Fiumicino to Belfast
The new route from the Italian capital to the United Kingdom is operational with two weekly frequencies, on Mondays and Fridays, starting from 26 October 2026
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Lufthansa Group introduces new Economy Basic fare
From 19 May, a new basic fare that can be booked with the group's airlines will debut on short and medium-haul flights, while the Light fare provides for rebooking for a fee
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Ryanair anticipates the closure of the bag drop
From 10 November, airport check-in and baggage drop-off services will close 60 minutes before departure, while the extension of self-service kiosks continues in over 95% of airports by October
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Bangkok joins flydubai's network
Daily flights from 1 July from Dubai Airport Terminal 3 to the carrier's second destination in Thailand after Krabi
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"The Art of Flying" by Lufthansa
The airline is launching a new digital series for Italy, France and the UK, showcasing the Allegris Business Class travel experience through the eyes of three artists
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Ita Airways flies to Santo Domingo
From 30 November new seasonal direct flight from Rome Fiumicino to the Dominican Republic: one weekly frequency at the beginning, two from mid-December until the end of March 2027
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Nina Métayer signature desserts on Air France flights
From April, Business Class passengers on long-haul flights departing from Paris can enjoy a new dessert collection signed by the renowned pastry chef
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ITA Airways increases flights to Bangkok and Delhi
In August more direct connections from Rome Fiumicino to Thailand and India: Bangkok increases from 3 to 5 weekly frequencies, while Delhi becomes daily
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Cathay Pacific refurbishes The Wing, First lounge in Hong Kong
Premium passenger experience at the airline's iconic lounge in Terminal 1 at Hong Kong Airport
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Finnair's new Turin-Helsinki flight
From 3 May, flights from Piedmont to the Finnish capital will take off with flights up to three weekly frequencies and operating all year round
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Emirates expands Travel Rehearsals
Personalized travel experiences to support children and young adults with autism: 40 simulations at airports including those of Bologna, Milan, Rome and Venice
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Starlink debuts on Aer Lingus flights
First Airbus A330 with free high-speed Wi-Fi: the service starts on flights to North America and will be extended to the airline's entire fleet and on European routes
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Ancona Airport promotes a culture of safety
The students of the Polytechnic University of Marche closely followed an emergency simulation, observing procedures, operational coordination and airport security management
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New flight to Olbia at Cuneo airport
From 16 June to 12 September, direct Aeroitalia flight between Piedmont and Sardinia with two weekly frequencies, the Cuneo-Cagliari route also confirmed
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Turkish Airlines strengthens the bridge between Italy and the world via Istanbul
Sedat Orman illustrates the company's strategies for Summer 2026 including global network, connections from nine Italian airports, more capacity at some airports and increasingly advanced services for passengers
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Milan Malpensa inaugurates "Uprise" by Fabio Giampietro
The Porta di Milano in Terminal 1 hosts a new immersive installation between digital art, painting and sound
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New direct connection between Venice and Beijing
After the success of Shanghai, Venice adds a second direct flight to China and expands its intercontinental network
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Qatar Airways expands summer network via Doha
More flights and over 150 destinations in the summer 2026 schedule, with new travel options through the Doha hub
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Como-Milan Bergamo Airport: Flibco launches the first direct connection
From 28 April, the new line will start with 10 daily trips, strategic stops and services designed to simplify access to the airport
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TAP Air Portugal launches Economy Prime
From 1 June, the new cabin will debut on long-haul flights operated by Airbus A330 and A321LR: 12 seats behind Business Class, more space, more privacy and premium services at the airport and on board
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Palermo airport opens the new Pet area
A space of about 350 square meters, accessible 24 hours a day, designed for those traveling with animals, for assistance dogs and for those accompanying or welcoming passengers
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Passenger rights
Fuel crisis and risky flights: what are the rights of passengers
Between possible price increases, cancellations and delays, here's how to protect yourself before traveling and what coverage to really check
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The new Terminal 1 Pier at Munich Airport
One of Europe's leading hubs, it now offers more capacity, CT-powered security screening, new lounges, spacious lounges and more amenities to enhance the passenger experience
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New partnership between Volotea and Ita Airways
For passengers a combined network to and from Rome Fiumicino to reach numerous destinations in Italy and Europe with a single ticket
