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Direct flight between Rome Fiumicino and Denver with United Airlines
The airline will operate a direct flight and offer more than 16% more seats from Rome during the summer peak of 2025, with seven daily flights to the United States
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5 million passengers at Cagliari Airport
Passengers who have transited since the beginning of the year have reached the highest level ever. The important milestone celebrated at the airport with the five millionth passenger
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SACBO and HNH Hospitality together for the new Hilton Garden Inn Bergamo Airport
The new hotel will be built within the airport area with work starting in January 2025 and opening scheduled for 2026
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easyJet flights to and from Southern Italy
For summer 2025 four new routes: Bari-Lyon, Brindisi-Lyon, Palermo-Lisbon and Lamezia Terme-Paris Orly
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New flight from Doha to Toronto with Qatar Airways
The airline offers three-weekly direct flights to Toronto Pearson, its 14th destination in the Americas and the second gateway to Canada
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Codeshare between Ita Airways and Icelandair
The agreement strengthens connectivity between Rome and Reykjavík and connections between the two companies' networks
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New Air Arabia Maroc flight to Fez from Milan Bergamo
Two weekly flights, on Wednesdays and Sundays, operated by the airline with the A320 aircraft in a single class with 174 seats
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flydubai's new Business Class Lounge in Dubai
The lounge is available to the airline's Business Class passengers for flights departing from Dubai International Airport (DXB) Terminal 2
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The Wall of Wonders at Malpensa
At Terminal 1 of the WOW! Walls of Wonder with permanent installations by Andrea Crespi, Alice Ronchi and Marco Giordano
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Ita Airways adheres to the United Nations Global Compact
By joining the Global Compact, the airline reaffirms its commitment to contributing to the sustainable development of the planet, integrating sustainability into corporate strategic choices
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Cagliari Airport celebrates the art and traditions of Sardinia
The 'Artisans at the airport' event is the showcase of excellence of art and traditions that make Sardinia a unique reference in the panorama of international craftsmanship
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New Comiso-Lille flight with Volotea
As of April 8, 2025, the connection is available every Tuesday from Comiso Airport
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New Cagliari-Copenhagen route
In the summer, SAS Scandinavian Airlines arrives at Cagliari Airport, expanding the network of the main Sardinian airport
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Ireland, land of the winter solstice: a journey through history, spirituality and nature
A guide to the mystical places and events celebrating the winter solstice on the emerald isle
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Emirates recognised for innovation and quality at the World Travel Awards
The airline stands out for its First Class, in-flight entertainment and loyalty program, cementing its position as an industry leader
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New global connections: Virgin Australia flies to Doha
From June 2025, new routes will connect Sydney, Brisbane and Perth to Doha, opening the door to more than 100 global destinations thanks to the strategic partnership with Qatar Airways
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Wizz Air awarded at the Carbon Awards 2024
Europe's greenest airline stands out for reducing carbon emissions and making an innovative contribution to the decarbonisation of aviation
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Pass4Core: safety and innovation in transport at Malpensa
Inauguration of the new secure car park for heavy vehicles: a step forward for sustainability and European logistics
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Wizz Air expands its offer from Venice
Increased frequencies, new destinations and over 500,000 additional seats to strengthen the presence in Italy
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Vueling inaugurates the new Florence-Brussels route
The low-cost airline connects the city of the lily to the Belgian capital, expanding the offer of European destinations from Florence
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flydubai wins two awards at the 2024 Aviation Innovation Awards
Recognition for innovation in passenger services and cargo partnerships, strengthening Dubai's role as a global aviation hub
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More flights between Melbourne and Dubai with Emirates
From March 30, 2025, the company introduces the third non-stop flight between Australia and Dubai with the modernized Boeing 777
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Milan Bergamo Airport receives the Gold Level of the Bike Friendly certification
The first airport and the first management company to have obtained this European recognition for its commitment to intermodality and sustainable mobility
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NetZero goal anticipated: Torino Airport is now Level 3+ certified
The airport brings forward the NetZero goal to 2040 with important decarbonization projects
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EasyJet launches new routes from Rome Fiumicino
The new base of operations will bring to 16 the destinations served by the capital's main airport
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Christmas at Heathrow: multilingual carols and surprises
Multilingual choir and personalized surprises to make the arrival of passengers during the holidays magical
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Milan Bergamo Airport: 2024 results and future prospects
A record year between new investments, sustainability, destinations reached and number of passengers. Additional commitments for 2025 and beyond
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EasyJet expands network in Italy
New routes that consolidate Italy as the second largest market and investments towards zero emissions
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Trieste Airport accelerates growth
The airport reaches passenger records and expands the network of international connections
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New EasyJet routes from Milan Linate
More flights to Europe and summer destinations: 21 destinations available from Milan city airport
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Amsterdam Airport gets a makeover
A new 5,000-square-meter area in Lounge 1, part of an ambitious renovation plan to enhance the traveler experience with modern design, expanded spaces and sustainable materials
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Notre-Dame de Paris: rebirth of a universal symbol
The cathedral, a World Heritage Site since 1991, returns to its role as the spiritual heart of Paris after restoration
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Felice Casorati at the Royal Palace in Milan
A major retrospective celebrates the artist symbol of the Italian twentieth century, from 15 February to 29 June 2025
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"Memorable. Hyperfashion": fashion turns into art at MAXXI in Rome
A journey through beauty and sustainability with Bonaveri mannequins of excellence protagonists of the great maisons
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easyJet and Unicef winter fundraiser
The "Every Child Can Fly" campaign advocates for the universal right to education for every child by 2030. From 7 December donations collected on board
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Volotea's 70 millionth passenger awarded in Marseille
Traveller Marc Kuhm, on the Marseille-Strasbourg route, won a year of free flights. To celebrate the event, the carrier has transformed the boarding gate into a Christmas market
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Zurich Airport lights up for Christmas
A calendar full of events to experience the Christmas atmosphere, including musical performances, markets and panoramic tours
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3rd edition of "Areas for Change Challenge"
A global initiative to engage innovative startups in the development of sustainable solutions in the Food & Beverage and travel retail sectors
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Autogrill inaugurates Avolta NEXT F&B Hub Milan
A new space dedicated to startups to revolutionize the customer experience, optimize operations and promote sustainability in the Food & Beverage and travel retail sector
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Lagardère Travel Retail and UN: 170 climate actions at Geneva Airport
An interactive pop-up raises awareness of climate change, promoting sustainability and concrete actions
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"Emirates World" Travel Store in Casablanca
Emirates World Casablanca is, to date, the company's largest travel retail store, the second in Africa and the seventh globally
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Qatar Airways' new video on flight safety
Comedian, actor and entrepreneur Kevin Hart stars in the video and provides passengers with essential safety information
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Daily flight from Malpensa to Hong Kong with Cathay Pacific
With the summer schedule, from 30 March 2025, a direct flight every day from Milan. In addition, two new European routes: Munich and Brussels
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New Salerno-Marseille flight with Volotea
For the summer, starting from 6 July 2025, the flight has two weekly frequencies, on Wednesdays and Sundays
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Bike Corner at Malpensa Terminal 2
An exclusive service for lovers of two wheels with necessary equipment for those traveling with their bike disassembled
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New Volotea route from Alghero to Bordeaux
The new flight will be available starting from 31 May, with 2 frequencies a week, on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Among the novelties for 2025 is also the Alghero-Florence route, from 6 July
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Ita Airways' new flights for Summer 2025
From Rome Fiumicino and Milan Linate: Rhodes, Ibiza, Palma de Mallorca, Menorca, Heraklion, Corfu, Lampedusa and Pantelleria. From Rome Fiumicino: Zakynthos and Kefalonia
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New flight to Bordeaux from Bari with Volotea
Operated exclusively from May 31, the flight will have 2 frequencies per week. Among the novelties for 2025 is also the Bari - Kefalonia route, available from July
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Direct flight to Tokyo from Milan Malpensa
ANA inaugurates a new air bridge between Italy and Japan: three weekly flights to connect Milan to the Japanese capital
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GoTo Fly inaugurates the Trapani-Verona flight
New strategic connection for tourism and business: twice-weekly flights until January 2025 and intensification for Vinitaly
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Nuuk-Copenhagen: first direct transatlantic route inaugurated
Connectivity, tourism and economic development take off from the heart of the Arctic
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Malpensa's master plan until 2035
ENAC and SEA announce that the approval process for the infrastructural development that will allow Malpensa to grow in the coming years has been completed
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New Year's Eve in Dublin
For the first time, the shows are not only taking place in the capital, but also in the surrounding seaside villages (Howth and Dún Laoghaire) which can be reached by public transport in a few minutes
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Events and surprises at Heathrow for Christmas
In December, the terminals will be decorated with lights, Christmas trees and installations, providing a magical atmosphere full of activities for passengers
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easyJet strengthens its presence in Italy
New bases at Milan Linate and Rome Fiumicino in 2025 consolidating Italy as its second main market
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3rd Congress of the PACTA Foundation for the Decarbonization of Air Transport
SAF, technological innovation and intermodality: strategies for greener aviation and a Net Zero future by 2050
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The HyperTwin digital platform
A revolution for airspace management for drones and innovative air mobility
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Rail access north of Malpensa
The "MXP North Rail Access" project to improve sustainable accessibility and integrate air and rail transport
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Ryanair's flights from Bologna for the winter
The 2024 winter schedule includes 3 new routes to Olbia, Palma de Mallorca and Reggio Calabria. More frequencies on more than 10 existing routes, including Barcelona, Malta, Vienna and Lamezia Terme
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Ryanair's winter routes to Puglia
The 2024 winter schedule includes three new routes from Bari to Marseille, Nuremberg, Tirana and the new Brindisi-Trieste route
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New Turin - Sharm el Sheikh flight
The connection will be operated by Neos, an airline part of Alpitour World, departing every Thursday from 17 April until 8 May 2025
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"ACI Innovate" conference at Fiumicino airport
The global airport innovation event, organized by ACI Europe, ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East and ACI World and hosted by ADR, outlines the future of air transport
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Emirates' first A350
The A350 offers three cabin classes to accommodate 312 passengers. Bologna is the city chosen among the first European destinations, the only Italian one
