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Qatar Airways unveils Sama
Innovation meets humanity: Qatar Airways' virtual assistant Sama debuts on social media to deliver a unique and immersive travel experience
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Emirates Vegan Cuisine
The company offers a vegan menu consisting of over 300 recipes available on flights to 140 destinations. Vegan options for children as well and special dishes in Dubai lounges
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New Michelin-starred menu on board Cathay Pacific
Partnering with the prestigious Michelin-starred Cantonese restaurant Yat Tung Heen to enrich the dining experience on board Premium Economy and Economy passengers
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Flights to Tel Aviv from Rome and Milan restart with Wizz Air
During the week the connection is operated four times from Fiumicino and three times from Malpensa
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Swiss resumes flights to Tel Aviv from Zurich
From 1 February 2025, the airline will operate daily flights between Switzerland and the Israeli metropolis with aircraft from the Airbus A320 family
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Emirates increases flights to Madagascar
Six weekly frequencies starting from April 2025. New flights between Antananarivo and Dubai include a stopover in Mahe, Seychelles
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Direct flights between Sharjah and Addis Ababa with Air Arabia
Three weekly connections from the UAE to Ethiopia operated with Airbus A320 aircraft
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Milan Bergamo Airport awarded for assistance to passengers with reduced mobility
A prestigious European award celebrates the Lombardy airport's commitment to offering an inclusive and high-quality experience for all travelers
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The new cycle path of Fiumicino Airport
"Pedalaria", for pedestrians and cyclists, starts from the main Roman airport and extends along 3.5 kilometers, to join, in viale del Lago di Traiano, the existing cycle path in the airport town
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AF001: the exclusive fragrance for Air France lounges
A room fragrance, created by the famous master perfumer Francis Kurkdjian, artistic director of the Maison Francis Kurkdjian, available in the lounges of the airline
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New Ryanair flights from Pescara
For Abruzzo airport two aircraft based and 19 routes, of which 5 are new: Wroclaw, Cagliari, Milan Malpensa, Kaunas and Valencia
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Direct fiber optic link between Olbia and Alghero airports
Integration and development of the two structures, which can increasingly operate as a "single airport with two runways". The IT systems of the two airports work together in real time
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A work by Gerry Bianco at Trapani airport
The footprint of a thousand people, a tribute to the Landing, in the new work created and donated by the artist and architect from Mazara
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New Rome - Tripoli flight by Ita Airways
Two weekly frequencies, on Thursdays and Sundays, from Fiumicino airport to Tripoli Mitiga airport
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Heathrow increases incentives for SAF
In 2025, £86 million will be available for airlines to target 3% of the sustainable aviation fuel used at the airport, equal to 187,000 tonnes
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illy coffee is served in Ita Airways lounges and on flights
On board and in exclusive lounges, such as those at Linate and Fiumicino, passengers will taste the renowned blend and espresso-based preparations
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The LOT Polish Airlines Business Lounge in Chicago
Passengers traveling from Chicago via Warsaw to Rome, Milan or Venice can take advantage of the new ground facility before boarding the flight
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New routes from Fiumicino to Spain with Wizz Air
The low-cost airline flies from Rome in Spain to Bilbao and Zaragoza
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New flights from Rimini to Munich and Malta
Two weekly connections operated by Universal Air with a 78-seat Dash 8-400, from 5 June 2025 to 23 October 2025 every Thursday
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Flights between Hong Kong and Rome Fiumicino with Cathay Pacific
This summer, the airline returns to Rome with a seasonal three-weekly service
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Air France Holidays
The airline launches personalized holidays with flight + hotel and exclusive activities
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New flight Frankfurt - Lamezia Terme with Lufthansa Airlines
The German airline will fly to Calabria from April 6, 2025
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Trieste Airport: new route to Prague
The direct connection to the capital of the Czech Republic will be operated by Ryanair twice a week from the end of March 2025
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Catania Airport expands the VIP Lounge
Renovation and expansion works until May 2025 to improve the passenger experience
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More scheduled flights between Colombo and Dubai with Emirates
The new flight increases seat capacity on the route by 30% and supports Sri Lanka's development plans, which aims to increase the number of tourist arrivals
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Tap Air Portugal certified IEnvA for environmental sustainability
TAP and Portugália Airlines obtain IATA environmental certification. Reducing the environmental impact of operations to promote more responsible aviation
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"Unesco" amenity kit for Turkish Airlines
The "UNESCO Türkiye Series" collection highlights Turkey's rich cultural heritage
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New Perugia-Pantelleria flight with HelloFly
Every Saturday, starting from 7 June and until 27 September, the Maltese airline will operate the route on a weekly basis
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Interview with Amelia Corti
The General Manager of Milan Bergamo Airport illustrates new spaces, technological innovation and advanced services for an increasingly efficient and sustainability-oriented airport
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Giorgio Casu's mural at Cagliari Airport
It is called 'Tree of Life' and is the new, large and colorful mural by the Sardinian artist who now greets those arriving at the airport
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Milan Bergamo Airport reaches the milestone of 17 million passengers
The transit of the 17 millionth passenger of the year corresponds to the new all-time record for the airport
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Winter holidays: Italians' favourite destinations
Ryanair offers the most popular European destinations to make the most of the end-of-year holidays
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Turkish Airlines starts flights to Santiago de Chile
Four weekly flights on the Istanbul-Santiago route in Chile, with a stopover in São Paulo in Brazil. Istanbul Stopover with Free Hotel Nights and Tours
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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
