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Iberia moves to the new Terminal 8 in John F. Kennedy Airport in New York
The Spanish airline begins operations in the new Terminal 8 of John F. Kennedy International Airport together with American Airlines, British Airways and Finnair
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Iberia extends long-term partnership with Allianz Partners
Collaboration, for another 3 years until 2025 in 13 countries, allows passengers to have travel insurance with airline tickets
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ITA Airways participates in the ‘Week of Italian Cuisine in the World’ held throughout the United States
The Company at two events in Washington for the promotion of ‘Made in Italy’
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Breitling launches new Navitimer watch exclusive to Swiss
Made by Breitling, the new Navitimer B01 Swiss Limited Edition at only 700 pieces is sold exclusively on selected Swiss routes
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ITA Airways: the new seasonal flights for the summer 2023
On sale flights from Fiumicino to Split and Kefalonia and from Fiumicino and Linate to Rhodes, Ibiza, Palma de Mallorca, Menorca, Crete, Corfu, Lampedusa and Pantelleria
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With British Airways travel abroad without showing passport
Travel abroad without showing your passport at the departure airport. The test from London Heathrow to Malaga
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ITA Airways: important news on the After Sales Policy
Short and medium haul Economy class tickets flexibility increases
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Iberia Plus moves to a new way of earning Avios
This change will take place in November and the earning of Elite tier points will remain the same
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Turkish Airlines awarded for sustainabilty
The airline was awarded the “Airline Sustainability Innovation of the Year” Award by CAPA
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Swiss reintroduces duty-free shopping on board
Travellers on all Swiss flights of 55 minutes or longer can now again purchase premium items aloft at substantially reduced prices that are tax and duty-free
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At the Tate Modern in London the exhibition "The EY Exhibition: Cezanne"
Until 12 March 2023 an exhibition of paintings, watercolors and drawings by Paul Cezanne (1839-1906)
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Pafos and Seville selected as 2023 European Capitals of Smart Tourism
EU announces the two 2023 European Capitals of Smart Tourism for their excellence as tourism destinations in accessibility, sustainability, digitalisation, and cultural heritage & creativity
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The Iberia forest in Paracuellos del Jarama
Iberia employees have planted the last 1,000 trees of the 4,000 that will cover an area of eight hectares close to the Madrid-Barajas Airport
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Milano Bergamo Airport offers a network of 115 destinations in 39 paesi
The winter schedule represents the largest winter season programme ever offered the airport
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Swiss: Air Rail new destinations
The new SWISS Air Rail services between Zurich Airport and the two popular tourist destinations of Lucerne and Interlaken will commence on 11 December 2022
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Swiss: AeroShark first flight
Swiss becomes the world’s first passenger airline to adopt carbon-efficient AeroShark technology
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Aeroitalia opens its base at Milan Bergamo airport
From 14 November 3 daily flights to Rome. Plus 2 additional routes from 1st December to Catania and Bacau
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Automobili Lamborghini renews and develops partnership with Bologna’s Airport
A new Lamborghini Urus VIP service, airport boutique and follow-me car
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The collaboration between Qatar Airways and British Airways is growing
The airlines offer an industry-leading network covering 185 destinations in more than 60 countries. More direct and connecting flights via London and Doha
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On sale the spring 2023 flights of easyJet
Over 100,000 easyJet flights are now on sale between 1 March and 8 May 2023 from UK airports
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Bergamo Brescia italian capital of culture 2023
Green light for campaign to encourage an international public to discover these extraordinary cities
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What to see in Munich: advice from the Iberia crew
Destination: Munich, by Cristina Martín, purser on narrow body aircrafts
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In Paris the exhibition 'Reversing the Eye'
Arte Povera and Beyond 1960-75. Photography, Film, Video from 11.10.2022 to 29.01.2023 in two Paris venues and in spring 2023 at Triennale Milano
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Blue Air delayed with the resumption of flights
The Romanian airline is currently still not in a position to start flying again on October 10th, 2022
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Turkish Airlines: the Best Airline in Europe in 2022 Skytrax World Airline Awards
In addition, World's Best Business Class Catering and the Best Airline in Southern Europe
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Finnair the Best Airline in Northern Europe for World Airline Awards by Skytrax 2022
Finland's national airline with Hub in Helsinki wins the award for the twelfth consecutive time
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Four representatives from Turkish Airlines are appointed to IATA’s Advisory Councils
These high-profile assignments to 4 of the 9 IATA Advisory Councils will positively affect the competence of Turkish Airlines in the airline industry
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Swiss joins the UN Global Compact
Swiss has become a member of the UN Global Compact Network Switzerland & Liechtenstein
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The first store of Hamleys at Doha Airport
The world’s oldest and largest multinational toy retailer, has unveiled its first store in the World’s Best Airport, Hamad International Airport
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Suspension of Blue Air flights
All flights departing from Romania are canceled until a date to be defined
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Book and stay anytime until 30 September with Getaway Deals
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Ai clienti Flexifare easyJet offre l'accesso alla lounge di Londra Gatwick
La Gateway Lounge di easyJet offre ai passeggeri uno spazio ideale per lavorare o semplicemente per rilassarsi prima del viaggio
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Finnair to launch daily services from Nordic capitals to Doha
In strategic partnership with Qatar Airways, the flights depart from Helsinki, Stockholm and Copenhagen to Doha
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The Radisson Red in Oslo
Opens new sustainable design hotel in "“Tiger City”
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ITA Airways presents it’s Sustainability Manifesto
Sustainability is a topic of central importance for the Italian carrier, which aims to become the greenest airline in Europe with 75% of new generation aircraft in its fleet by 2025
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Swissport start at Rome-Fiumicino
Swissport adds another large hub operation to its network. In Italy, the company plans to expand to Linate and other airports in the country
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ITA Airways: first time at the Farnborough International Airshow
Company’s new Airbus A350 taking centre stage at the air show
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Eve showcases its eVTOL cabin for the first time at the Farnborough Airshow
Urban Air Mobility by Eve: environment-friendly flights at a lower cost and is expected to enter into service in 2026
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ITA Airways flies to the Maldives
The direct Rome Fiumicino - Malé flight goes on sale today and it will become operative from December 17 2022 to March 26 2023
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Swiss extends collaboration with AirPortr to Zurich Airport
Swiss customers travelling from all over Switzerland can enjoy bag-free journeys to, through and from not only Geneva, but also Zurich Airport.
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UIA started a charter program with Polish partners
A Boeing 737-900 UR-PSL, based at Katowice Airport and flights also from Warsaw, Krakow, Rzeszow
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ITA Airways wins two awards at SkyTeam's Sustainable Flight Challenge
The awarded categories of ‘Greatest CO2 Reduction medium-haul' and 'Best Waste Management'
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New shops at Catania airport
Four new shops in the air side departures area for passengers: The Place Catania, I Dolci di Agata, Bottega dei Sapori and Aelia Duty Free
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Air France is working on a new La Premièr Cabin
The longest cabin on the market, available on more aircraft, will be launched during the 2023/2024 winter season
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ITA Airways: tickets for the Summer 2023 season are already on sale
Furthermore, it is possible to book the flight from Rome Fiumicino to Tokyo Haneda, operated in the winter 2022 season from Rome.
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ITA Airways partecipa al Business Travel Show Europe a Londra
Più di 90 voli A/R settimanali fra Londra e Roma Fiumicino e Milano Linate
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Flypop confirms London Stansted as its UK airport base
London Stansted Airport will be its first UK airport base
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easyJet first airline partner for Iris programme
Inmarsat and ESA’s Iris programme will provide next-generation technology to supply the communication capacity for ATC to better manage air traffic and help airlines to reduce carbon emissions through cutting-edge route optimisation
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ITA Airways: opens Genoa-Alghero and Genoa-Olbia routes
Also, a third weekly frequency Rome FCO - New York JFK will be introduced. There will be daily flights Rome - Buenos Aires and Rome - Sao Paolo from August
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Swiss extends collaboration with AirPortr to Zurich Airport
Swiss customers travelling from all over Switzerland can enjoy bag-free journeys to, through and from not only Geneva, but also Zurich Airport.
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The first anniversary of the HelloSky Lounge at Milan Bergamo Airport
New services that add to the wide range offered to passengers waiting for the flight
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Swiss offers carbon-neutral air travel options directly in flight booking process
The new facility makes it much easier for the customer to purchase sustainable aviation fuel or to invest in the climate protection projects
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The new ITA Airways Rome - Buenos Aires flight
The new flight is operated with the Company's new A350 with 5 weekly frequencies. The frequencies in August will become daily
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Swiss offers new pre-selection meal option for Business Class travellers on long-haul flights
The pre-orders can be placed up to 36 hours before the flight’s scheduled departure for all long-haul flights from Zurich or Geneva
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Swissport expands at Rome Fiumicino
Swissport will support ITA Airways, among others, with safe, cutting-edge and efficient services (ground handling)
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Summer offer for hotels
Save on stays between May 28 - September 14. Booking window: 20th April until 13th May with Radisson Hotels
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Changi Aviation Summit
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has urged Asia-Pacific states to further ease border measures to accelerate the region’s recovery from Covid-19
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Qatar Duty Free launches a Burberry boutique with a brand-new luxury design concept
The iconic British brand reopens it doors at HIA after a period of refurbishment featuring the brand’s latest global design concept
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Milan Bergamo Airport: inaugurated AnadoluJet flight to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen
Scheduled in a daily basis to Istanbul for new connection options for all passengers departing and arriving at Milan Bergamo with the network AnadoluJet / Turkish Airlines
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Swiss and SBB intensify their strategic partnership
Swiss Air Rail: the new Munich - Zurich (airport) route joins the existing rail/air services between Zurich Airport and the SBB stations of Basel, Lugano and Geneva
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Air France: new business seat and more sustainable catering
A new way to travel in Business aboard 12 Boeing 777-300s this fall. A new French menu in all cabins departing from Paris at the end of 2022
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The flights for the summer of Blue Air
In Summer 2022, Blue Air is operating a total of 109 routes, including 41 new routes and over 30 exclusive routes
