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Qatar Airways opens route to The Red Sea
From 21 October 2025, three weekly flights will connect Doha to the emerging Saudi destination, the heart of an exclusive tourism project between coral reefs, luxury resorts and unspoiled landscapes
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Codeshare between Qatar Airways and China Southern
New flights and expanded connections strengthen access to key global hubs through Doha
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Iberia strengthens connections with North and South America
For winter 2025-26 new routes to Orlando, Recife, Fortaleza and more flights to New York, Boston, Washington, Santiago, Lima and Rio
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New direct Catania-Montréal flight from summer 2026
Three weekly connections will connect Sicily to Canada with departures from June to October, opening up new travel and tourism opportunities
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Emirates brings the new A350 to Hangzhou
From 26 October 2025, the Emirates A350 will fly daily between Dubai and Hangzhou, introducing the latest generation interior and the new Premium Economy
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Ryanair and Skyscanner sign a partnership
The new direct collaboration ensures Skyscanner users have access to Ryanair offers with ancillary service included, expanding the offer and facilitating travel planning
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At Ancona airport new flights to Rome and Milan
Collaboration between the airport and Dat, the airline that will operate flights to Fiumicino and Linate from 3 November
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TAP Air Portugal introduces Bluetooth on board
A more comfortable and environmentally friendly entertainment experience on long-haul flights
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New codeshare agreement between ITA Airways and United Airlines
From 15 September, passengers can reach exciting new destinations on the American continent through synergies with the US carrier, such as Dallas (DFW), Denver (DEN), Honolulu (HNL), Houston (IAH) and Newark (EWR)
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Premium Economy on Emirates A380 flights to New York
From 10 November, daily flights EK205/206 on the Dubai-New York route via Milan will introduce Premium Economy, followed by direct flights EK201/202 between Dubai and New York (JFK) from 1 December
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Italian pasta tasting on board Eurowings
From 1 November 2025, the German leisure company will exclusively serve L'Osteria's "Maccheroncini Colorati" for at least six months: recipe optimized for high altitude, pasta from Pastificio n. 12 and coffee voucher included
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China Eastern strengthens direct flights from Shanghai
The airline has launched direct flights from its Shanghai Pudong (PVG) hub to cities such as Copenhagen, Geneva and Milan and offers convenient services for transit passengers to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA), Beijing and 48 other cities in China
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Volotea celebrates 10 million passengers in Olbia
From the first route in 2012 to the most important base in Italy: 27 destinations in 3 countries (Italy, France, Spain). For the winter, flights to Barcelona, Rome (FCO), Paris (ORY), Turin, Venice, Verona and, for Christmas, flights to Bologna and...
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Heathrow welcomes Oasis fans
From 27 to 28 September, Wembley becomes the stage for the Oasis reunion. London Airport celebrates the event with a special initiative involving passengers arriving from all over the world
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Düsseldorf starts production of sustainable aviation fuel
Greenlyte builds innovative air-to-tank plant and Eurowings will be the exclusive partner and buyer
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Qantas strengthens direct Rome-Perth flights
Australia's flag carrier is increasing connections from 3 May to 22 October 2026. From Perth, connections to other Australian cities such as Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide
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Ryanair introduces larger free carry-on bag
A personal bag 33% larger is allowed, up to 40x30x20 cm
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Emirates renews its lounge at Milan Malpensa Airport
The new lounge in Satellite B 3-3 in Terminal 1 offers an exclusive travel experience. Free for First and Business Class customers and with paid entry for other passengers
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SACBO obtains Level 4 Airport Carbon Accreditation
An international recognition for Milan Bergamo Airport that consolidates the path towards net zero emissions by 2045
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Wizz Air launches Turin-Chișinău flight
The connection has been active since 13 December with two weekly frequencies to the capital of Moldova, every Tuesday and Saturday
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Wizz Air opens Naples-Skopje route
Three weekly flights to the capital of North Macedonia with the first flight scheduled for March 30, 2026
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Ryanair's 2025 winter schedule from Ancona
The low-cost airline confirms three destinations: London (Stansted), Brussels (Charleroi) and Catania
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Wizz Air connects Milan Malpensa to Ohrid
The first flight is scheduled for March 30, 2026 with a twice-weekly frequency, on Mondays and Fridays
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Trapani airport is equipped with a piano
Collaboration with the Trapani-based Mediterranean Music Association for a calendar of events that makes it more pleasant for tourists to stop at the airport before departure
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New Rome-Lampedusa flight with HelloFly
From 25 September to 19 October, the Maltese company launches the connection between Fiumicino airport and Lampedusa airport in collaboration with Aeroitalia
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Changi Airport, an oasis between nature and innovation: from the bamboo grove to the mangrove aquarium
Singapore hub enriches the passenger experience with new green spaces and living installations that tell the story of Asian biodiversity
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Emirates serves Dom Pérignon Rosé 2009 in First Class
Available on all routes from Dubai, the exclusive vintage rosé champagne enriches the flight experience of premium passengers thanks to the partnership with Moët Hennessy
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Cathay Pacific's new lounge in Beijing
Signature design, tailor-made hospitality and local flavours in the renovated flagship lounge at Beijing Capital International Airport
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New Finnair flights to Helsinki from Catania and Florence
The Finnish airline's routes will be available for summer 2026 with new scheduled flights to Italy but also to Spain (Valencia) and Greece (Kos)
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SWISS celebrates Swiss haute cuisine on board
Four top chefs, five Michelin stars and 68 Gault&Millau points for a top-notch dining experience on board First and Business Class on long-haul flights departing from Zurich and Geneva
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Routes from Ancona: territorial continuity assigned
From 1 November 2025, guaranteed flights to Rome, Milan and Naples. The routes entrusted to DAT and Volotea as part of the public tender
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Ryanair and Booking Holdings partnership
Ryanair flight bookings now available on Booking.com, Kayak, Priceline and Agoda, with direct access to the entire network of over 235 destinations, full price transparency and real-time updates
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Jordan takes off with 18 new low-cost routes from Europe
More flights to Amman and Aqaba for the 2025-2026 winter season: Italy protagonist with connections from Milan, Rome, Bologna, Pisa and Treviso
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Swiss and Neustark together for permanent CO₂ removal
Swiss airline signs strategic partnership until 2030 with start-up Neustark to accelerate the development of innovative decarbonisation technology
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Munich Airport has inaugurated the new depot for electric buses
With 37 charging stations already active and more on the way, the German airport accelerates the transition to zero-emission airport mobility
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Oryx hotels at Doha Airport aim for 100% sustainability
Composting food waste and reducing more than 11 tons of plastic: Hamad International Airport accelerates green initiatives
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easyJet will be the official airline of Eurovision 2026
The British low-cost airline will connect fans from all over Europe to the 70th edition of the famous music contest, with special flights and themed initiatives
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Emirates introduces Premium Economy to Amman, Mumbai, Muscat and Bahrain
The airline expands its network with more than 635 weekly flights equipped with the new cabin and aims to serve 68 cities by the end of 2025
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Bologna Airport: runway closed at night for works until 30 September
Extraordinary maintenance work on the runway and junctions: stop to flights from 11:55 p.m. to 5:55 a.m. local time
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easyJet takes off from Rome to Scotland
From 2 February 2026, the first direct flight between Fiumicino and Glasgow will start, operating all year round with three weekly frequencies
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American Airlines returns to fly from Milan to Miami
From 29 March 2026, Milan Malpensa airport will be connected to Miami again with a direct flight every day
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SWISS unveils the new First Grand Suite
From 2026, passengers will be able to enjoy a unique experience on board SWISS' Airbus A350 and A330: an exclusive suite that can be converted into a bedroom, office or private room, with maximum comfort and personalised services
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Iberia also renews the "pre-order" menus for short and medium flights
Available from 45 days up to 18 hours before your flight, the service offers dishes designed for routes up to 4.5 hours, with tasty novelties for a gourmet break in flight
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ENAC at the Rimini Meeting 2025
From 22 to 27 August, the ENAC exhibition space will offer flight simulators, virtual reality, meetings and debates on sustainable mobility, passenger rights and new aviation professions
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flydubai expands fleet with 12 new aircraft and reaches 135 destinations
The Emirati airline exceeds 93 aircraft and expands its network with new routes to Vilnius, Riga, Chișinău and Iași
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Wizz Air's new routes from Rome Fiumicino
Three new travel opportunities from next winter: direct flights to Scotland, Transylvania and south-west France
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Ryanair and SACBO invest in young people
Six young people took part in a four-week summer programme, culminating in a visit to Ryanair's headquarters
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5 new Wizz Air routes from Malpensa
From the end of October, new connections from Milan Malpensa to Alicante, Brasov, Cluj-Napoca, Glasgow and Seville
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ITA Airways expands codeshare with Lufthansa
Codeshare connections available from 2 September between Rome, Frankfurt, Munich and new destinations in India, Korea, the Middle East and Africa
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New Wizz Air routes from Venice
From December, passengers will be able to fly to Bordeaux, Larnaca, Tallinn, Kutaisi, London Luton, Valencia and Tel Aviv
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Volotea signs an interline agreement with Air Caraïbes and French bee
Thanks to the partnership, passengers will be able to travel with a single ticket and direct baggage transfer to the Caribbean, Guyana, Polynesia, La Réunion, the United States and Canada
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New route to Iași from Pescara
From 9 December, Wizz Air connects Abruzzo to Romania with two weekly low-cost flights
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Malpensa establishes itself as an international airport luxury hub
With the opening of the new Dior and Louis Vuitton boutiques, the Lombard airport reinforces its identity as an exclusive destination for experiential shopping while traveling
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New Turin-Budapest flight
The airline Wizz Air opens the connection from 28 October with three weekly frequencies: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
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Wizz air launches new Bari - Skopje route
The flight from Puglia to the capital of North Macedonia has been operating since 27 October with two weekly frequencies rising to three from 15 December 2025
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Rimini flies high
The international vocation of the airport is growing: London is the queen of the summer, boom also for Krakow, Tirana and Basel
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Bologna Airport launches assistance on WhatsApp
A new customer care service via chat is active to respond quickly and personally to passengers
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Ninja Days kicks off at Munich Airport
From 23 August to 7 September, the Munich Airport Center will be transformed into a sports arena for the "Ninja Champions Series"
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Emirates lands in Hangzhou
Daily frequency to the company's fifth destination in mainland China, after Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Beijing. Excellent connections for flights via Dubai from Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Brazil and Argentina
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Qatar Airways expands global network for winter
Increased frequencies from Doha's Hamad International Airport to destinations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan, the Maldives, South Africa, Thailand and other countries
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Air Dolomiti reconfirms operational excellence
Renewed IOSA certification: safety and quality at the heart of the Lufthansa Group company's strategy
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ITA Airways supports Make-A-Wish Italia Onlus
The airline joins the association's mission to help children suffering from serious illnesses fulfill their heart's wish and take flight
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Recaro seats for LOT Polish Airlines
Poland's flag carrier, headquartered in Warsaw, orders around 14,000 seats for the Boeing 737 MAX 8 and Airbus A220. 13 new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft will enter the fleet by the end of 2026