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Naples Airport: new non-Schengen terminal and more passenger services
Masterplan 2035: the airport prepares more space, new services and a reorganized road system, with the aim of reaching 17.3 million passengers a year by 2035
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Double your miles on Emirates and flydubai flights
A 100% bonus on Skywards Miles for travel before 30 November 2026
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Wizz Air flies from Trieste to Pristina
From 19 December, the flight to the capital of Kosovo offers two weekly frequencies during the winter season and three in the summer. The new connection is in addition to the already operational routes to Naples and Tirana
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flydubai surpasses 125 destinations and expands flights from Dubai
Aleppo, Bangkok, Benghazi and Pokhara strengthen the airline's network, which today serves 56 countries with about 2,200 weekly flights
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Emirates increases flights to Asia, Africa and the Indian Ocean
More frequencies to Accra, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Tokyo Narita, A380 to Delhi and Airbus A350 also to Mauritius and Nairobi
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Wizz Air and Torino Airport inaugurate new base
23 routes and new destinations: Barcelona, Bilbao, Wroclaw, Gdansk, Katowice, Lamezia Terme, Madrid, Malaga, Naples, Prague, Rome, Sharm el Sheikh, Suceava and Valencia
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Andy Warhol on display in Rome: "Forever Love" at the Vaccheria until March 28, 2027
At the EUR a retrospective with 51 works by the artist, photographs, documents and archival materials. Admission is free
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Eurowings: new Berlin-Bologna and Düsseldorf-Milan Linate flights
From 2 November 2026, Bologna will be connected three times a week with Berlin, while Linate also enters the winter schedule with up to two flights a day from Düsseldorf
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Plaza Premium First and Plaza Premium Lounge open in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
The two new lounges at Concourse G mark Plaza Premium Group's debut in Thailand, with dedicated spaces for international departing and transiting passengers
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Iberia's new Sorolla Emerald Lounge at Madrid Airport
At Madrid-Barajas Terminal 4, 800 square meters with 128 seats, rest suites, Spanish cuisine and 360° bar for premium and oneworld Emerald customers
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A new Air France lounge at Frankfurt airport
In the new Terminal 3, the lounge is open daily from 5:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and welcomes Air France Business customers, Flying Blue Elite Plus members and customers of KLM and SkyTeam airlines
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Qatar Airways expands free Starlink Wi-Fi on flights
There are already 150 connected long-haul aircraft, including the world's first Boeing 787-9 with Starlink; more than 23 million passengers have already used the service
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Wizz Air restores flights from Milan and Rome to Jeddah
The connection from Malpensa and Fiumicino is back, with a total of 11 weekly frequencies to Saudi Arabia
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Transavia connects Amsterdam to Trieste in summer 2027
The route is transferred from Rotterdam to Amsterdam, expanding access to Friuli Venezia Giulia from the Dutch market
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Aeroitalia connects Bergamo to Tripoli
The new direct flight will be operated twice a week with a Boeing 737-400 with 168 seats: it is the first scheduled connection from Milan Bergamo Airport to Libya
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Air Arabia increases flights to Bangkok from Sharjah
The company, which flies to Sharjah in Italy from Rome Fiumicino and Milan Bergamo, from 25 October increases its daily frequencies to four; with Phuket, it will offer 49 direct flights a week to Thailand
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Aeromexico launches a new flight from Milan Malpensa to Mexico City
From 28 March 2027 four weekly frequencies from Malpensa; with Rome Fiumicino, direct flights between Italy and Mexico will rise to ten
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Wizz Air: four new routes from Naples
From 1 March 2027 Palermo, Nice, Basel and Genoa arrive; Budapest also grows and Hurghada becomes annual
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Air Dolomiti presents the first E195 in the new blue livery
The fourth of 13 Embraer E195s from Austrian Airlines will arrive in the coming weeks in the Lufthansa Group colours and 122 seats on board
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Air Cairo expands fleet to offer more connections
15 Airbus A320neo orders as the airline aims to exceed 130 aircraft by 2034 to support route growth in Egypt and international markets
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Emirates renews Premium Economy on A350s
The company's first fully electrically adjustable seat, with a full-height privacy partition, wireless charging and new on-board comforts
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Renoir, Monet and Cézanne in Genoa: the Scharf Collection at the Doge's Palace
From 16 October 2026, more than 140 works tell the story of two centuries of art, from Impressionism to the contemporary
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All Nippon Airways: domestic flights included to discover Japan
With the Tokyo+ promotion, you can add a stopover in Tokyo and continue to over 40 domestic destinations at no extra charge on the airfare
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Qatar Airways expands lounge benefits with Priority Pass
Beyond Business members will be able to use Qrewards to access over 1,900 lounges and airport experiences in the Priority Pass network worldwide
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Milan Linate among the best European airports for customer experience
For 2025, the airport obtains ACI World's ASQ Customer Experience Award and three awards for departures, staff and simplicity of the airport route
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Delta brings live sports to international flights
Beginning fall 2026, SkyMiles members will be able to watch the Premier League, UEFA competitions, Formula 1, NFL, NBA and tennis via Delta Sync Wi-Fi
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La Compagnie brings Italian haute cuisine to Milan-New York
With the Chef & Co program, four chefs sign the seasonal menus on board: from Negrini and Pisani to Lorenzo Cogo, Felix Lo Basso and Richard Abou Zaki
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Swiss also brings Pre-Select to Economy
On long-haul flights departing from Switzerland, passengers can choose their main meal from six weeks up to 24 hours before departure
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Qantas renews Business Class on future A321XLR and 787-9
From 2028 there will be suites with a fully reclining bed, sliding door, direct access to the corridor and new digital services on the new generation aircraft
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Wizz Air revamps the app with My Journey
New digital experience integrates real-time flight, gate and boarding information, personalized reminders and easier baggage and service management
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Swiss dedicates new menus to Schaffhausen
The new edition of Taste of Switzerland brings on board the creations of the starred restaurant Villa Sommerlust
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Dubai International accelerates on biometrics, self-service and new passenger services
DXB expands digital solutions, improves terminal flows and prepares a new experience for departures from remote pitches
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Wizz Air: new Turin-Suceava flight
From 18 December 2026 two weekly frequencies to Bucovina; in winter 2026/2027 the network from Turin will rise to 23 destinations
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United Airlines opens direct flight Milan Malpensa-Washington from 2027
Three weekly frequencies from May 29 will connect Malpensa with Washington Dulles, expanding nonstop flights between Italy and the United States
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ENAC at the Rimini 2026 Meeting: flight simulators, passenger rights and mobility of the future
From 21 to 26 August, the Authority's stand involved the public with about 200 hours of simulators and meetings dedicated to civil aviation, accessibility and safety
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Forlì Airport, Ridolfi celebrates 90 years with a day open to the public
On 27 September, historic aircraft, exhibitions and activities for families will tell the story of the past and future of the Romagna airport
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Wizz Air confirms Bologna-Palermo flight also for winter
The route, operated up to 11 times a week with Airbus A321neo, will remain active in the 2026/2027 season while the company evaluates new destinations from Bologna
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United Airlines flies from Olbia to New York Newark
New direct route with three weekly flights from 27 May 2027
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New Swiss lounges at Zurich Airport
From 2027, Business and Senator Lounge will move closer to Dock B with 2,600 square meters, more space and new areas for work and relaxation
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Qatar Airways, a global reference in aviation
From its Doha hub, it connects over 160 destinations with a premium offering, high-end services and a recognized commitment to reliability and sustainability
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United Airlines opens Catania-New York Newark flight
The new direct connection from Sicily will debut on May 28, 2027 with Boeing 767-300ER and will strengthen the transatlantic offer from Catania to the New York area
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Estonia in autumn: foliage, saunas and nature
Between Tallinn, Soomaa and Saaremaa, the most evocative season of woods, wellness and traditions
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Iberia helps those who are afraid of flying
Guided meditations, free on YouTube, accompany passengers before travel, at the airport and during the flight
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New Genoa - Frankfurt flight for Costa cruise passengers
The scheduled connection, active from 28 March 2027 for the summer season, will be operated with two flights per week by Discover Airlines of the Lufthansa Group
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SkyUp opens Chisinau-Milan Bergamo Airport route
In summer 2027, the airline will connect the Moldovan capital with Bergamo for the first time, strengthening direct flights between Moldova and Italy
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Ryanair, record winter with 80 million seats
Winter 2026/27 includes 1,700 routes in 35 countries and over 140 new connections
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Lufthansa debuts with Starlink: Free high-speed Wi-Fi
The first Airbus A320neo inaugurates the new Lufthansa Group Wi-Fi service. Streaming, surfing and online work will be included for Travel ID and Miles & More users
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ITA Airways changes fuel management at Fiumicino with the Self Supply model
The company is the first in Italy to take on the role of Fuel Trader, with the aim of increasing autonomy, efficiency and control over the supply of Jet Fuel
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American Airlines flies with eSAF made from recycled CO₂
Flight between Corpus Christi and Dallas Fort Worth demonstrates the operational use of sustainable synthetic fuel developed by Infinium
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Milan, two major exhibitions in autumn 2026: Brueghel at Palazzo Reale and Matisse at MUDEC
From 29 September to 21 February, the city offers two exhibitions dedicated to the birth of European pictorial genres and the cultural influences that transformed the art of Henri Matisse.
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The new era of the airport experience in Istanbul
The ACI World Airport Experience Summit brought together nearly 800 professionals to discuss technology, accessibility, well-being and new standards of service for passengers
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F-Air Play: the ENAC campaign that teaches passengers how to travel better
Not just a decalogue of good practices: ENAC's new initiative accompanies Travellers with brochures, videos and thematic insights to promote responsible behaviour at the airport and on board
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One month to the Italian Grand Prix: Monza prepares for Formula 1
The countdown has begun for one of the most iconic events of the World Championship: from 4 to 6 September, the Temple of Speed will welcome fans, teams and international guests for the Formula 1 Pirelli Italian Grand Prix 2026
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Thai Airways strengthens Milan-Bangkok flights with Airbus A350
In August and September, the number of seats available on the direct route from Milan Malpensa increases, with more capacity to Thailand, Southeast Asia and Australia
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Volotea expands its network from Verona with four new routes between Greece and Spain
Flights to Malaga, Athens, Menorca and Karpathos take off
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Wizz Air inaugurates Palermo base with 18 routes to 13 countries
Two Airbus A321neo already in operation, a third arriving from September and over 1.3 million seats available in 2026 strengthen the role of Falcone Borsellino airport in the company's network
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Air Europa opens Madrid-El Salvador route from 18 December
Three weekly flights with Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners strengthen the airline's network in Central America and expand connection opportunities via Madrid
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How to get from Geneva Airport to Courchevel and Les Trois Vallées
A practical guide for international travellers arriving at Geneva Airport (GVA) and heading to the French Alpine ski resorts of Courchevel, Méribel and Val Thorens
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Olbia and Alghero airports reduce emissions
Olbia airport reaches ACA 3+ level, while both airports set the Net Zero target for 2040
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Wizz Air connects Rome with Santiago de Compostela
From 14 December 2026 two weekly flights from Fiumicino to the Galician city
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New premium lounge at Manchester Airport
The lounge in Terminal 2 is accessible to all passengers, with buffet, express cuisine, local products and table service
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ITA Airways launches flights for large dogs in the cabin
From 3 August, the "Large Dog On Board" service will make its debut: on selected domestic flights it will be possible to travel with dogs up to 30 kg without a carrier, thanks to ENAC's authorization
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flydubai strengthens its network in Italy
The company increases frequencies to Dubai in view of the winter season: Naples becomes daily, Milan Bergamo rises to two flights a day and, during the scheduled closure of the Neapolitan airport, connections will be operated from Salerno
