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American Airlines: more transparency on delays and cancellations
New features on the app and website make disruptions clearer and allow passengers to quickly manage their journey: real-time notifications, immediate re-routing and direct access to services
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Airlines
Air Dolomiti renews its fleet with the Embraer E195
13 new aircraft to arrive by 2028: more seats, greater efficiency and strengthened connections between Italy and Lufthansa hubs
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Low cost
Wizz Air boosts Malpensa with its 10th aircraft
In collaboration with SEA Milan Airports, the company strengthens its Milan Malpensa base with more international routes, enhanced domestic connections, increased frequencies to the most popular destinations and 40 new direct jobs
Destinations
Tourism
Tampere European Capital of Smart Tourism 2026
Finnish city awarded by the European Commission for digital innovation, sustainability and enhancement of cultural heritage
Destinations
Tourism
The Pu'Er tea experience in Hong Kong
The thousand-year-old Yunnan tea between culture and Cantonese yum cha ritual: from historical tradition, to preparation and where to taste it in the Chinese metropolis
Sustainability
Environmental Sustainability
The first test in Italy of the OLGA robot for monitoring biodiversity at Malpensa
Technology and artificial intelligence at the service of environmental protection: the robot of the European OLGA project for the monitoring of natural ecosystems tested at Milan Malpensa airport and in the Ticino Park
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Qatar Airways gradually resumes flights to and from Doha
The airline operates selected connections between 13 and 17 March 2026 to ensure passenger mobility while the restoration of regular operations continues
Airlines
Airlines
Lufthansa Group adds extra flights to Africa and Asia
New frequencies from Munich, Frankfurt and Vienna to Bangkok, Cape Town, Riyadh and Singapore to meet increased demand
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Airport and airlines
How to monitor flights and airports in real time in crisis areas
Online tools to check cancellations, diverted routes and airport operations during international conflicts or emergencies
Airport
Worldwide
Milan Bergamo Airport hosts FBO Forum 2026
A networking day in Bergamo between international airports, FBOs and handlers dedicated to the development of general aviation and new services for private flights
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Travel with animals
Iberia makes travelling with pets easy
Now the pet in the cabin is added directly online: real-time availability and booking up to 48 hours before the flight
Airlines
Airlines
KM Malta Airlines launches Malta-Palermo route
From 30 May, the connection will operate three times a week between Malta International Airport and Falcone-Borsellino Airport
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New technologies
At Fiumicino airport the first SAIL III flight in Italy
UrbanV and ENAC: new horizons for air mobility with Italy authorizing the overflight of professional drones over urban areas and critical infrastructures
Airlines
Low cost
The Wizz Multipass returns to Italy
Italian Travellers can secure fixed fares and optional additional services on all international routes with a subscription that guarantees one or two confirmed flights per month
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Low cost
Volotea's flight to Murcia makes its debut in Venice
From 28 June 2026, the company connects the Serenissima to the Spanish city with two weekly frequencies and expands the Marco Polo network
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Low cost
Wizz Air strengthens network in Turin
8 routes and 1 million seats available in 2026: new flights to London (Luton) and Palermo joined by Chisinau and Budapest, which continue for the summer season
Multimodal Travel
Treni
Ita Airways and Trenitalia towards an integrated journey
An agreement has been signed to enhance intermodality between air and train with artificial intelligence and digital solutions, for easier and more sustainable travel in Italy
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New Volotea route from Rome to Limoges
From May 23, 2026, the company connects Rome Fiumicino airport to the French city with two weekly flights
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Airlines
SAS partners with Google to track lost luggage
With find hub's "share item location" feature, passengers can send their baggage location in real-time to speed up retrieval
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More flights from the Island of Elba for the summer
From Marina di Campo airport, SmallFly flights to Florence, Pisa, Milan Linate and new direct route to Rome Fiumicino
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Events
"Etruscans and Venetians. Waters, cults and sanctuaries" on display in Venice
From 6 March to 29 September 2026, the Doge's Palace hosts the great exhibition on sacred waters, cults and sanctuaries in pre-Roman Italy, with over 700 archaeological finds
Destinations
Tourism
Western Australia: what to see between pink lakes and natural wonders
Five extraordinary places between desert, ocean and rare geological phenomena that make Western Australia a destination out of the ordinary
Airport
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At Fiumicino airport a puzzle against gender stereotypes
On the occasion of International Women's Day, at Terminal 1 an interactive installation to reflect on the role of words, more respectful and aware
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At Milan Malpensa the exhibition "She's Not Your Muse"
At the ArtHUB space in Terminal 1, Giulia Caruso's exhibition, open until 5 June 2026 in the Food Court area of the Terminal
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BGY Airport Granfondo celebrates women in Bergamo
At the arrivals area of Milan Bergamo Airport, a meeting dedicated to the role of women in cycling, sport and work, in view of the Granfondo on 10 May 2026
Airlines
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Emirates reactivates flights with limited operations
Daily flights from Dubai to several countries: United States, India, United Kingdom and Italy with connections to Rome Fiumicino and Milan Malpensa
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Etihad restarts Abu Dhabi with reduced operations
From 6 March 2026, reduced commercial operations to over 70 destinations, including Milan Malpensa and Rome Fiumicino. Other connections remain suspended
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Wizz Air UK gets green light for flights to the USA
Flights between the UK and the US: charters scheduled for football clubs, fans, organised groups and private travellers looking for transatlantic connections
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New digital kiosks with interactive map at Venice airport
In the terminal, four smart stations help passengers find their way around check-in, gates, shops and services with guided tours that can also be consulted from smartphones
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Low cost
Transavia introduces "Resale" to resell the ticket
New online option for those who can no longer leave: refund of up to 50% of the ticket value if the seat is repurchased by the company
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Airlines
LATAM Airlines achieves 4 Skytrax stars
The airline strengthens the quality of the travel experience with renewed cabins, in-flight connectivity and improved services at airports
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easyjet flies from Milan Malpensa to Berlin
From 23 June up to 6 weekly flights between Malpensa and the German capital: more connections between Italy and Germany for tourism and business
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Ryanair's flights from Bari and Brindisi for the summer
The low-cost airline operates 82 routes in Puglia, including 3 new routes from Bari to Bristol, Bucharest and Trapani-Marsala
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Events
Bayreuth celebrates 150 years of the Richard Wagner Festival
A year of celebrations for the world's longest-running festival: opera, exhibitions, themed tours and Upper Franconian traditions in the heart of Germany
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Eurowings Premium Biz on medium-haul routes
On the A320neo the new 2x2 configuration for the most popular destinations: more space and comfort from Berlin to business hubs and leisure destinations such as London, Mallorca and the Canary Islands
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Airlines
Turkish Airlines integrates Google Find Hub for baggage retrieval
The company introduces real-time location sharing to speed up the return of lost baggage to more than 350 destinations around the world
Airport
Worldwide
The 2025-2028 investment plan for Cagliari airport has been signed
ENAC and SOGAER sign the 'Program Contract' to modernize the airport, upgrade the terminal and flight infrastructure, improve services and sustainability
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At Fiumicino airport, a discussion on the future of Italian air transport
At Terminal 5, institutions and operators discuss competition, infrastructure and passenger protection. For the occasion, the exhibition of a work by the artist Giosetta Fioroni was inaugurated and visible at the airport until April 2027
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Air Arabia flies from Sharjah to Rome
From 1 July, non-stop flight from Sharjah to Fiumicino airport. The Italian capital becomes the company's second Italian destination from Sharjah, after Milan Bergamo
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ENAC expands the schedules of seven Italian airports
More operating hours for Comiso, Crotone, Cuneo, Forlì, Parma, Rimini, Salerno: greater capacity and new opportunities for tourism and regional connections
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BGY Summer 2026: growth and connectivity at the heart of the strategy
Interview with Giacomo Cattaneo on the development of the network and the news of the summer season
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Airlines
Etihad brings the A380 to Bangkok
From 25 October 2026, the flagship with The Residence will fly daily between Abu Dhabi and Bangkok, more capacity for the peak winter season
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Worldwide
Turin Airport awarded by ACI World
For the third year in a row, the airport has been awarded the title of "Airport with the Most Dedicated Staff in Europe" at the ASQ Awards
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Airlines
Air Europa expands flights from Bologna and Alghero to Madrid
New summer routes to the capital of Spain with three weekly frequencies and connections via Barajas to the Americas and Johannesburg
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Travel with animals
ITA Airways launches the Large Pet Friendly service
New for the summer season: pets up to 30 kg in the cabin on domestic flights
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New Volotea connections from Verona
From August it will be possible to fly to Athens, Karpathos, Malaga and Menorca and, in addition, more frequencies to Alghero, Cagliari, Catania, Olbia and Palermo
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Ryanair launches new flights from Emilia-Romagna
The new routes: from Forlì to Cagliari and London (Stansted); from Parma to London (Stansted), Reggio Calabria and Tirana; from Rimini to Wroclaw, Catania, Cologne and Manchester
Airport
Vip Lounge
New Catullo Lounge by Aspire in Verona
Over 600 square meters of comfort with runway view at Valerio Catullo Airport, open every day from 5:30 to 21:00
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Milan Linate airport awarded for ASQ Customer Experience
Three important awards that come directly from passengers on data collected in real time through surveys
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Airlines
Mauritius grows with Emirates
Over 1 million tourists transported since 2022 and three flights a day from Dubai: more connections and new Boeing 777 with Premium Economy from 29 March
Multimodal Travel
Treni
Skyscanner integrates trains into research: a new era for multimodal planning
Train routes available in Italy, the UK, Spain, France and other countries: direct comparison of flight and train in one platform
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Low cost
Ryanair flights from Trapani for the summer
From Trapani-Marsala airport 24 total routes, including 6 new destinations: Bari, Bournemouth, Lublin, Saarbrücken, Stockholm and Verona
Airport
Vip Lounge
New Terminal at Verona Airport
Expanded terminal, more gates and smart controls at the airport to accompany 4 million passengers per year
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Worldwide
Travel Rehearsal debuts at Fiumicino
At Rome Fiumicino, the simulation by Emirates and ADR breaks down fears and strengthens confidence in flying
Destinations
Tourism
Smart Tourism 2026: Europe chooses Tampere and Dubrovnik
Digital innovation, UNESCO protection and sustainable mobility at the heart of the strategies awarded by the European Commission
Airport
Worldwide
Rome Fiumicino Airport, the best hub in Europe
Leonardo da Vinci leads the ASQ 2025 ranking of ACI World. Rome Ciampino Airport also awarded
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Airlines
Croatia Airlines strengthens flights from Milan and Rome
Direct connections to Zagreb, Split and Dubrovnik in the summer season
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Airlines
Iberia boosts the United States and Canada
Spanish airline expands North American connectivity with more flights and new destinations from its Madrid base
Destinations
Events
Horst P. Horst and Ertuğ at the Rooms of Photography in Venice
On the Island of San Giorgio Maggiore two major exhibitions between fashion, architecture and cultural heritage
Destinations
Tourism
Wellness Ireland: spa, eco-cottage and saunas with ocean view
A slow journey through green landscapes, Georgian mansions and wellness rituals along the Wild Atlantic Way
Airport
Worldwide
New flights from Salerno with Aeroitalia
The airline connects Salerno Costa d'Amalfi and Cilento Airport to Genoa, Milan Malpensa, Turin and Trieste
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Alguerunway 2026: racing on the Alghero track
On 21-22 March, a night race of 5 and 10 km at Alghero Airport, with proceeds donated to the Pediatrics of the Civil Hospital
Sustainability
Sustainable Mobility
Heathrow increases incentive for sustainable aviation fuel
Over £80 million for airlines to help close the cost gap between traditional kerosene and SAF, enabling the switch to cleaner fuels
