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Eurowings inaugurates the new Cagliari-Salzburg flight
The direct route is operational every Saturday until 24 October 2026, strengthening Cagliari Airport's international connections to the Austrian-German area
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Routes Europe looks to Antalya after Rimini: Prague is the best airport and Florence awarded among the airports under 5 million passengers
At the close of the 2026 edition in Emilia-Romagna, the baton passes to Fraport TAV Antalya Airport for 2027, while the Routes Europe Awards celebrate the excellence of airports, destinations and airlines in the development of air networks
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MIA, the chatbot that assists passengers at Linate and Malpensa
Active on the websites of the Milanese airports and on Milan Airports Shops, the SEA Milan Airports digital assistant responds to requests on flights, services, parking, shopping and accessibility
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Wizz Air strengthens Malpensa with 11th aircraft based and four new routes
From 14 September 2026, the company will strengthen its Milan base with a new Airbus A321neo and connections to Santander, Zaragoza, Porto and Agadir-Al Massira
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European airport sustainability experts in Bologna
Marconi hosted the 72nd meeting of ACI EUROPE's Environmental Strategy Committee, dedicated to decarbonization, climate resilience, SAF, circular economy and common strategies for more sustainable air transport
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Delta Launches Nonstop New York-Olbia Flight
Operating until October with four weekly frequencies, the new JFK-Olbia connection strengthens the island's international connectivity and opens a new gateway to the North American market
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Emirates Skywards launches 'Season of Rewards' with more miles and member benefits
From 21 May to 31 August 2026, the global campaign offers Skywards Miles and Tier Miles bonuses, increased savings with Cash+Miles and promotions on flights, hotels, car rentals and travel packages
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Jazeera Airways inaugurates flight between Kuwait City and Milan Bergamo Airport
The direct connection is operated by the Kuwaiti low-cost airline three times a week with Airbus A320neo and offers new travel opportunities between Lombardy and the Arabian Peninsula
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In Rome Fiumicino the "White Wall" by Pietro Consagra
The work of the National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art was inaugurated in the "Piazza" of Terminal 1, reinforcing the cultural itinerary promoted by Aeroporti di Roma
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New life for the Emirates A380: Premium Economy on board
The first refurbished two-class Airbus A380 enters service with a new three-class configuration and a completely updated interior
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Vueling brings the Italian summer to Spain's major festivals
With flights from Italy to Barcelona and Bilbao, the company connects passengers to Primavera Sound, Cruïlla Festival and Bilbao BBK Live, three of the most anticipated musical events of summer 2026
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New Berlin-Bologna flight with Eurowings
The route expands the company's Italian offer from the German capital, along with the already active connections to Naples, Olbia and Rome
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ITA Airways recycles paper on board
On flights to and from Milan Linate to Amsterdam, Paris and Brussels, a project is underway with SEA and Comieco to separate and send for recycling paper packaging used during in-flight service
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Pegasus focuses on artificial intelligence
The company introduces an AI platform for more efficient operations management, with faster internal processes and greater responsiveness in the event of operational variables
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Between one era and another: to which air transport?
In Rome, ENAC and the University of Bergamo hold a conference and present the 2026 Fact Book: a discussion on traffic growth, investments, sustainability, new technologies and advanced air mobility
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flynas opens Rome-Riyadh route
From 25 June 2026, the Saudi low-cost airline will connect the capital of Saudi Arabia to Fiumicino airport with three seasonal weekly flights
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National Airports Plan 2026-2035: Italy redesigns the air transport network
The new strategic document for the development of Italian airports has been presented at MIT: a target of 305 million passengers by 2035, integrated airport systems, greater rail accessibility and a stronger role for regional airports, tourism and...
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ADR: the National Airports Plan confirms the strategic role of Fiumicino
Aeroporti di Roma underlines the centrality of the sustainable development of Fiumicino and the fourth runway to strengthen the role of the airport among the major international hubs
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VIP charter, the journey begins before boarding
Vytautas Trojanas and Loreta Krupenkinienė of KlasJet tell how a tailor-made private flight experience is born, between operational coordination, attention to detail and personalized service
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Airlines
TAP Air Portugal eliminates flight change fees
For tickets issued from 15 May to 15 June 2026, the company offers passengers the opportunity to change their booking free of charge, paying only for any fare differences
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ITA Airways launches Green Fare
The new Economy, Premium Economy and Business Green fares allow passengers to support certified climate projects and the adoption of sustainable SAF fuels on future flights
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Piano City Milano brings cinema to Linate
At Milan Linate airport, Claudio Maviglia transformed the Departures area into a musical space with a concert dedicated to the great soundtracks of cinema
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Ryanair rewards a passenger with 500,000 euros
Helen Swindells from Liverpool won the prize of the "Win A Million" charity draw after purchasing a €2 solidarity scratch card on board a flight from Krakow
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South Korea to the rhythm of K-pop
From concerts to locations that have become global icons, music tourism transforms Korea into a destination to be experienced between music, pop culture, creative neighborhoods and new travel experiences
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airBaltic opens Turin-Riga route
From 30 January 2027, the direct connection from Turin Airport to the Latvian capital will start with a weekly frequency every Saturday, in addition to Vilnius already operated by the company
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New Bergamo-Jeddah flight
From 1 July 2026, flyadeal connects Milan Bergamo Airport to the Saudi city on the Red Sea with three seasonal weekly flights
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Air France beach reopens in Cannes
For the 79th Cannes Film Festival, the company operates special flights between Los Angeles and Nice and opens its private beach on the Croisette with a restaurant, a lounge overlooking the sea and an experience inspired by the most exclusive travel
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Eurowings flies in sneakers
After the success of the "Sneaker Flydays", the company extends the new look of the crews to all days of flight, focusing on comfort, style and a more contemporary image
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Wizz Air reopens flights to Tel Aviv
From May 28, the company resumes flights to and from Israel, offering connections with the main European destinations
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Swiss invests in sustainable synthetic fuels
The company starts a collaboration with Metafuels to support the development of synthetic SAF fuels and promote lower-emission aviation
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Wizz Air focuses on a more sustainable fleet
With Airbus' 200th A320neo Family aircraft, a A321XLR, the airline is strengthening its path to more efficient and lower-emission aircraft
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Swiss resumes flights to Tel Aviv
The company plans the connection from July while flights to Dubai are suspended until mid-September and those to Beirut until the end of October and additional flights to Delhi are confirmed
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Volotea flies from Florence to San Sebastián
From 21 September, two weekly frequencies for the only non-stop route from Italy to the Spanish city, in addition to the new connections to Berlin, Oviedo, Seville, Strasbourg and Valencia
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Riyadh joins the Milan Bergamo Airport network
The new direct flight operated by flyadeal strengthens the international connections of the Bergamo airport
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JetBlue debuts in Italy with the Milan Malpensa-Boston flight
A new transatlantic route that strengthens travel between Northern Italy and the United States, with connections to JetBlue's North American and Caribbean network
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Avion Tourism Magazine N81_Special Edition for Milan Bergamo Airport
Summer 2026 destinations and services dedicated to passengers in transit at the airport
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Singapore Airlines strengthens Europe: more flights to Milan and new route to Madrid
From July, the company will progressively increase frequencies to some European destinations, while from October Milan-Singapore will become daily and Madrid will enter the network via Barcelona
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American Airlines returns to fly from Naples to Philadelphia and Chicago
For summer 2026, the American company resumes seasonal connections from Naples-Capodichino Airport to two strategic hubs in the United States, offering passengers from Southern Italy connections to North America, the Caribbean and Mexico
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Backpacking Spain: four cultural routes to discover
From Bilbao to Seville, via Valencia and Valladolid, Vueling offers slow itineraries through historic villages, natural landscapes, local traditions and great routes of Iberian memory
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SACBO confirms Giovanni Sanga as president
The Board of Directors of the management company of Milan Bergamo Airport has renewed the offices for the three-year period 2026-2029, attributing the relevant powers to the Chairman
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Italian alpine skincare on board Air Dolomiti
In May, a selection of HöbePergh products is distributed to the airline's Business Class passengers, transforming the flight into a moment of well-being
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ITA Airways and Italo combine plane and train
A memorandum of understanding has been signed to develop a new intermodal service: from a combined air+train ticket to a smoother travel experience, with integrated purchasing and reduced waiting times
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Milan Bergamo Airport, behind the scenes of an efficient airport
From resource planning to critical management, Alberto Cominassi explains how operational organization contributes every day to making passengers' travel easier
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Qantas expands flights between Rome Fiumicino and Perth
The Australian company extends the operating season and increases the frequencies of non-stop connections, bringing the overall capacity on Rome to triple compared to last summer
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Rome to Seattle with Delta
The direct flight to the sixth destination in the United States served by the carrier from Fiumicino Airport has taken off, after Atlanta, Boston, Detroit, Minneapolis and New York-JFK
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Wizz Air: one year after the Net Zero roadmap
Twelve months after the launch of "Flying Towards Net Zero", the company presents the results of a passenger survey and takes stock of the fleet, SAF, communication and decarbonization of air transport
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AI enters the center of the debate at airports
In Bergamo, SACBO held a conference on the risks and opportunities of Artificial Intelligence in air transport, including safety, rules, digitalisation and responsibility
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At Naples Airport the exhibition "What We Want" by Francesco Jodice
In the boarding hall of the airport, the new exhibition of the Madre museum: four works transform the wait before the flight into a cultural experience between contemporary art, city and geopolitics
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Emirates brings Travel Rehearsal to Malpensa
The familiarization program designed for children with autism and sensory sensitivities, with a guided tour that reproduces the main stages of the journey to the airport
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Partnership between Beond and Gulf Air
From Bahrain, a joint network will connect the Maldives and the European cities of Geneva, London, Málaga, Milan, Moscow, Nice, Paris, Rome and Zurich, in winter 2026/27 and summer 2027
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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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Airlines
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