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ITA Airways and Archer study a network of electric air taxis in Italy
The partnership aims to connect airports, urban centers and other strategic destinations with the Midnight electric aircraft: among the examples being studied, less than 10 minutes between Rome Fiumicino and the city center
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Winter holidays: where to go with Wizz Air flights
Four ways to experience winter holidays: from the coldest atmospheres in Poland to city breaks in Spain, to Mediterranean destinations and getaways to Morocco and Egypt
Airports
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Lufthansa and Fraport inaugurate the Gate of the Future in Frankfurt
The new Gate A16 in Terminal 1 experiments with digital services, real-time information, mobile assistance and lounge-style spaces to make waiting before your flight easier and more comfortable
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Airlines
British Airways makes the Palermo-London flight open all year round
With the 2026 winter schedule, frequencies to Rome and Florence also increase, expanding the company's offer in Italy
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TAP restores direct flights between Lisbon and Caracas
The two weekly connections operated on Tuesdays and Sundays are back
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Emirates renews the Rome Travel Store with the new global concept
The EUR store is the first in Italy to adopt the airline's new retail format, with personalized advice on itineraries, travel services, premium customers and Skywards members
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Ryanair changes the timing for the delivery of checked baggage
From 10 November, the bag drop desks will close 60 minutes before departure. No changes for those travelling without checked baggage
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Eurowings adds new flights to Venice and Verona
From 28 March 2027 the Hannover-Venice connection will depart, while from 4 June the new Berlin-Verona flight will be operational, both with two weekly frequencies
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Rome Fiumicino awarded at the Routes World Awards 2026
A recognition for the development of the network: over 240 destinations in 80 countries and in the first nine months of 2026 it adds over 40 new routes, more than 15 new destinations and four airlines
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easyJet brings Starlink Wi-Fi to the entire fleet
Installation will begin in the first half of 2027 on Airbus A320, A320neo and A321neo and will be completed by early 2028, enabling streaming, navigation, gaming and digital services during the flight
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Artemisia Gentileschi on display in Florence
Until April 4, 2027, the exhibition traces the painter's decisive Florentine period, between the Medici court, Casa Buonarroti and the Academy of Drawing Arts, with international loans and a rare painting by Caravaggio
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Basilicata among castles, villages and landscapes: a journey into the heart of the Middle Ages
From Matera to the Vulture, an itinerary through Frederick's fortresses, abbeys, villages, historical re-enactments and places linked to the Normans and Swabians
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Naples airport closed in November: flights also transferred to Salerno
Capodichino suspends air traffic for a month to redo the runway, junctions and lighting systems. 15 destinations and new bus and collective taxi connections are operational in Salerno
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Malpensa celebrates rock with seven music icons
At the Porta di Milano of Terminal 1, the exhibition "Rock Icons" by Sara Forte tells the story of the Who, Beatles, Rolling Stones, Queen, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and U2 through large light installations
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Thai Airways returns to Xiamen with four weekly flights from Bangkok
From 25 October 2026, the connection will be operational until 27 March 2027 and will offer new travel possibilities in China also to passengers departing from Milan Malpensa via Bangkok
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Egyptair increases Venice-Cairo flights
From 24 October 2026, the weekly frequencies will rise to three, every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. A further increase to four flights per week is already planned for summer 2027
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Genoa-Munich flight confirmed for the summer
From 28 March 2027, two daily Air Dolomiti flights will be operational, one of which will be a night stop in Genoa to facilitate morning connections through the Munich hub
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Singapore Airlines enhances the in-flight entertainment experience
From 2027 the new KrisWorld arrives with 4K screens, Bluetooth and over 2,500 contents, along with high-speed Starlink connectivity on enabled aircraft
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Lufthansa restores Trieste-Frankfurt flight
From 28 March 2027, two connections per day will return, for a total of 13 weekly frequencies operated by Air Dolomiti, with connections via Frankfurt to numerous European and intercontinental destinations
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Ryanair expands flights from Catania, Palermo and Trapani in winter 2026
A total of 88 routes will be operated in Sicily, including 17 new ones, with 11 aircraft based and over 12.5 million passengers per year
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Volotea awarded as the best European low-cost airline at the World Travel Awards
This is the fifth time that the airline has won the title of "Europe's Leading Low-Cost Airline" and records a recommendation rate of 9 out of 10 passengers, including in Italy
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Airlines
TAP celebrates 50 years of flights between Milan Malpensa and Lisbon
From Malpensa airport, the company connects Lisbon with an offer that allows you to continue to over 80 cities, including 15 destinations in Brazil
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New Ryanair flights from Cagliari in winter 2026
New connection to Forlì and more frequencies to Milan Malpensa and Venice in the company's winter program in Sardinia
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Milan Bergamo Airport tells over fifty years of history in a new video
An audiovisual story created with SACBO was presented with ImpresaCultura 2026, from the first scheduled flight to the growth of the airport and the interventions inaugurated in 2025
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Energy transition of Italian airports
ENAC hosted the Energy Manager Forum to accelerate the energy transition of the airports, with speeches on energy, resilience, pitches, ground handling and artificial intelligence
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Emirates develops new services to make travel more accessible
Among the innovations being studied: familiarization experience for blind or visually impaired passengers, accessible lounges, biometric gates and new solutions for those with reduced mobility
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Torino Airport brings Piedmontese aerospace into the Piemonte Lounge
A permanent exhibition space of the Piedmont Aerospace District has been inaugurated with projects, technologies and products of local companies visible to passengers in transit
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Volcanic ash and flights: the international meeting in Naples
Over 100 experts worked on procedures, coordination and emergency plans; in November a simulation will test the effects of an eruption of Vesuvius on European and Middle Eastern air traffic
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Iceland in winter: journey to the spectacular ice caves
Between Skaftafell, Jökulsárlón and Langjökull, three experiences to enter the heart of the glaciers between blue tunnels, excursions and arctic landscapes
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Malpensa, contemporary photography arrives at Terminal 1 with HABITAT
Until January 15, 2027, PhotoSquare hosts four projects dedicated to the relationship between man and nature free of charge, anticipating the new edition of INSIGHT Foto Festival
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Heathrow brings Afternoon Tea to the VIP terminal with Cherish Finden
The pastry chef signs a menu dedicated to premium passengers of scheduled flights, between British classics and Asian references
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Matisse at Mudec in Milan
Until February 21, 2027 "Matisse. The world in a room" traces the artist's entire career through paintings, sculptures, photographs, textiles and objects that reveal his ties with Africa, the Islamic world, Russia, China and the Pacific
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Pisa Airport, inauguration of the new Arrivals Terminal
The new 7,100 m² facility is the first phase of the Galileo Galilei expansion plan: after testing, arrivals will be transferred to the new building, while the current terminal will be dedicated to departures
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Where power banks, batteries and electronic cigarettes should be put on the plane
Wizz Air offers a practical guide with useful rules to properly pack your luggage and fly safely
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New Ryanair flights from Rimini to Dublin, Memmingen, Stockholm, Tirana and Warsaw
The airline opens a new base at the airport with two aircraft based on it and will offer 17 routes, 114 weekly flights and five new international connections
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easyjet flies to Pantelleria from Milan Malpensa, Naples and Basel
The new destination joins the airline's network with three new direct connections available for summer 2027, each with two weekly flights
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ITA Airways expands its network of destinations
New flights to Santo Domingo, Caracas and Verona, more frequencies to Mauritius, the return of the Maldives and more than 150 additional destinations thanks to codeshares with the Lufthansa Group
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Airlines
TAP strengthens flights from Italy with connections via Lisbon to Brazil, North America and Africa
Over 100 weekly flights from Bologna, Florence, Milan, Naples, Rome and Venice to Lisbon, with connections continuing to 15 destinations in Brazil, Orlando and a growing African network
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Airlines
Savings for travelling to Thailand with Emirates via Dubai
Thailand Pass with discounts of up to 40%: benefits on shopping, dining and activities in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Koh Samui, Krabi, Pattaya and Phuket for customers with packages booked by March 31, 2027
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New easyJet connection from Cagliari to London Gatwick
From 1 June 2027 two weekly frequencies, which will rise to three in the peak summer period
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ITA Airways launches the new direct Rome-Caracas flight
From 30 March 2027 three weekly frequencies from Rome Fiumicino with Airbus A330-900, with connections to the company's national and international network
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easyJet opens the new Milan Malpensa-Rennes flight
From 7 May 2027 two weekly frequencies to Brittany in north-western France
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Singapore Airlines introduces new amenity kits in all classes
From November, new comfort products on flights over six hours, with Sisley in First and Suite, Byredo in Business and kits also dedicated to Premium Economy and Economy
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Airlines
Aeroitalia boosts flights from Trieste to Salerno and Sardinia
For winter 2026-27, more frequencies to Salerno from November, extraordinary flights to Olbia and Alghero during the Christmas holidays and confirmation of the connection with Milan Linate
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South Korea to taste: a journey through flavors, traditions and new trends
From the bibimbap of Jeonju to the black pig of Jeju, passing through markets, barbecues and cafes: the kitchen becomes an itinerary to discover the country
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Keith Haring in Rome: over 140 works at Palazzo Braschi between street art, music and civil commitment
Until April 11, 2027, the Museum of Rome traces the career of the American artist, from the Subway Drawings in New York to the link with Italy, with works from the Nakamura Keith Haring Collection and important public and private loans
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Ryanair launches 29 new routes for summer 2027
New features include Naples-Alicante, Athens-Turin, Catania-Wroclaw, four new routes from Bari, two from Palermo and Tangier-Turin
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Flights: new rights for EU passengers from 2027
Faster refunds, new protections for delays and connections, assistance during waits and free name correction on the ticket
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The Veronesi Foundation's breast cancer campaign arrives in 23 Italian airports
With Assaeroporti, the campaign "There are no excuses!" brings a message on cancer prevention and the importance of early diagnosis to Italian terminals
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Air Cairo expands connections from Italy and develops new hub in Hurghada
Flights from eight Italian airports to Egypt, new connections via Hurghada to Nairobi, Mombasa and Zanzibar and free visa for up to 96 hours during transit
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Pegasus introduces voice AI to assist passengers
The system answers calls, maintains the context of the conversation, and aims to resolve customer inquiries directly
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Prague Airport celebrates Václav Havel with exhibitions and installations
The exhibitions are in the Art Zone of Terminal 2, in the public concourse between Terminals 1 and 2 and at Pier C after the controls; in Terminal 2 the monumental tapestry "The Flying Man" is also visible
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At London Gatwick, Edinburgh and Budapest baggage check-in is outside the airport
Available at three airports at Vinci Airports: at London Gatwick, Airportr handles baggage pick-up, delivery and transfer for easyjet; in Edinburgh service for easyjet and Lufthansa, while in Budapest Wizz Air passengers can deliver their bags...
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SAS brings Lykke Coffee Farms coffee on board
From February 2027, the new café will be introduced throughout the company's network and subsequently also in SAS lounges
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Airlines
Air France renews the menus of La Première, Business and Premium
New dishes signed by starred chefs and French pastry chefs with seasonal, vegetarian proposals and a greater choice on board
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Airlines
British Airways, new A380 cabins: more comfort in all classes
The first refurbished Airbus A380 will enter service in the coming months with new seats in Economy and Premium Economy, 106 Club Suites in Business and a new First Class
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easyJet brings flights and holidays to ChatGPT
The new integration allows you to search for flights and packages, see real-time prices and availability, and check flight status before booking on easyJet
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Deutsche Bahn connects Cologne to Brussels Airport with Brussels Airlines
ICE train and flight can be purchased with a single ticket, with guaranteed connection in the event of delays and earning Miles & More miles
Sustainability
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The first hydrogen truck in the Cargo City at Malpensa
Gruber Logistics' fuel-cell vehicle has made real deliveries to BCUBE Air Cargo and ALHA handlers, marking a new step in the airport's decarbonization projects
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The Brueghels in Milan: at Palazzo Reale over 80 works tell the story of the birth of European pictorial genres
Paintings, drawings and prints reconstruct the legacy of the Flemish dynasty, from Pieter Bruegel the Elder to Jan Brueghel, with a special focus on relations with Milan and Italy
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Ireland on the trail of U2: the band's locations in Dublin and along the coast
On the 50th anniversary of the group's birth, an itinerary through recording studios, neighborhoods, pubs, seaside villages and symbolic places of their history
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New award for the Star Alliance Lounge at Paris CDG
At the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2026, the Paris lounge takes first place for the third year in a row, while the Los Angeles lounge ranks second
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Airlines
Turkish Airlines expands its in-flight coffee offering
On intercontinental flights in Business Class, Turkish coffee, espresso, flat white and other specialties can be ordered at any time
