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Airbus adapts wing production activity in COVID-19 environment
Airbus mantiene la continuità delle sue attività a livello globale.
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Covid-19: a message by Michael O’Leary, Group CEO
Limited schedule for coming days to keep skies open
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Coronavirus: start the temporary stop of Italian airports
ENAC: the airports identified by the decree of the Minister of Infrastructure and Transport
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Covid-19: temporarily suspends most passenger operations by 25 March
Significantly reduces operations, including temporary closure of operations at some international locations where demand is low
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Covid-19: easyJet to ground majority of fleet from 24 March
Minimal schedule of essential services on some routes to, from and within the UK.
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Covid-19: Ukraine International suspended scheduled flights
Canceled over 2,000 scheduled flights within the period of March 17 – April 3, 2020 (until further notice).
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Covid-19: Air Malta to suspend all commercial flights
Departing after 2359UTC on Friday 20th March, until further notice.
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Alitalia: hundreds of Italian citizens repatriated
Other special flights to Morocco, Romania, Tunisia, Algeria and three daily flights on London-Rome route
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Ryanair taking urgent action to respond to COVID-19
Ryanair is taking all actions necessary to cut operating expenses, and improve cash flows at each of its airlines.
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COVID-19: Alitalia passengers must wear protective breathing masks on board
To protect safety and health, the measure comes into force with immediate effect
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EASA issues safety directive to combat spread of COVID-19 via airline travel
Full disinfection for all the aircrafts after each flight from the high risk areas both in Europe and beyond
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Stay healthy while travelling
Basic protection measures for COVID-19 pandemic, recommended by the World Health Organization
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Covid-19: temporary closure of Milan Linate Airport
Commercial Aviation and General Aviation passenger traffic will be concentrated at Milan Malpensa airport
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Iata reacts to latest US travel restrictions
IATA urged governments to prepare for the adverse economic impact
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Ukraine International adjusts schedule in response to Covid-19 further transmission
Variazioni su diverse rotte da/per Italia, Israele, Turchia, Regno Unito e Ucraina
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Ukraine International responds to COVID-19
UIA continues to operate flights to the Italian cities, namely Rome, Milano, and Venice
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Covid-19: Lauda adapts flight schedule
Reduce Lauda’s flight programme for a three-week period from Wednesday 18 March to Wednesday 8 April
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The #DGLovesAustralia project by Dolce&Gabbana
The sales will support the Australian organization Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal
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Coronavirus: capacity reduction planned for Lufthansa Group
Further measures to counteract the economic consequences
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Coronavirus: Turkish Airlines update flights with Italy
Flights canceled from/to Italy from 1st March 2020
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Coronavirus: American Airlines suspends flights to/from Italy
American Airlines serves Milan Malpensa from New York and Miami
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Coronavirus: Swiss reduces frequencies on services to and from Italy
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Chic and minimalist accommodation in Santorini
Santorini, a postcard destination for a discreet and minimalist break
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Tenerife. Resort Barceló Santiago
A holiday in the sun, among beautiful beaches, volcanic landscapes and picturesque villages.
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Passenger rights
Rights of the passenger with disability and reduced mobility
What are the rights of a passenger with a disability or reduced mobility?
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Risk insurance policies
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Air Italy: “liquidazione in bonis”
Air Italy has closed reservations and launched a plan to reduce passenger inconvenience
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Best cultural happenings around Venice for 2020
Art exhibitions in museums, concerts and opera at the Theater, the Architecture Biennale and unmissable events and festivals
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Bergamo, gateway to a magical winter kingdom
Explore Bergamo’s mountains, the real snow queens
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British Airway and Iberia reach NDC agreement with Travix
Thanks to NDC connection, Travix will have access to exclusive NDC content from both airlines via NDC-based connections
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Ukraine International Airlines confirms air accident in Iran
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The best tours for the winter holidays in the sun
Trending destinations and trips for the winter holidays from November to January
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Heathrow reveals the top Christmas questions
‘How does Santa get to every house in the world in one night?’ is the most frequently asked festive question amongst children under 10.
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Alitalia signs codeshare agreement with Azul Brazilian Airlines
Customers can conveniently connect to Azul’s unrivaled domestic network when flying Alitalia into and out of Brazil
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Disney’s Hotel New York: the art of Marvel
More than a hotel: a work of art.
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Latest British Airways lounge in Geneva
Follows airline’s recently renewed lounges in Johannesburg, New York JFK and San Francisco
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Zaha Hadid Architects & Esplan win Ulemiste terminal competition for Tallinn
Ülemiste terminal is a multi-modal transport hub for rail passengers in addition to air travelers using the adjacent Tallinn Airport
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British Airways’ Johannesburg Lounge receives a First Class refurbishment
British Airways has unveiled its latest lounge refurbishment in Johannesburg as part of its £6.5 billion investment for customers
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UIA keeps axing flight program
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Swiss opens new Alpine Lounge at Zurich Airport
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Zaha Hadid Architects and Cox Architecture win the Western Sydney Airport competition
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Tel Aviv Museum of Art marks the Jewish new year
By hanging three works by artist Tigist Yosef-Ron, depicting three Ethiopian-born Israelis: Yehuda Biadga z”l, Yosef Salamsa z”l and Avera Mengistu
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British Airways makes first flight into Beijing’s Airport
The airline is the first international carrier to fly into the state-of-the-art airport since it was officially opened last month
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Air Malta Aims for yet Another Winter Record
25 destinations on offer, +7% more flights
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British Airways says ciao to Linate lounge refresh
Improvements include improved catering and bespoke furniture and lighting
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The new Beijing Daxing International Airport
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Swiss to host the latest Flying Film Festival
Inflight entertainment programme aboard its long-haul flights
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The winter timetable of Munich Airport
Munich Airport to offer nearly 200 destinations worldwide in the coming winter season
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Green Bergamo
For the adventurous and gourmets looking to relax
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Beginning March 2020 Alitalia will operate Rome-Tokyo flights to/from Haneda airport
Italian airline has obtained traffic rights to fly to/from this airport located about 20 kilometers from the Japanese capital city center
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More benefits for British Airways customers flying to Asia Pacific
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UIA to cease operations Almaty
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Swiss teams up with ‘IGNIV by Andreas Caminada’ for its latest inflight cuisine
The menu creations of young top Swiss chef Silvio Germann aboard the airline’s flights
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The new Lufthansa Lounge at Milan’s Malpensa Airport
Redesigned by Kitzig Design Studios, the Lounge is a pilot project for the new Lufthansa Lounge Concept
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Swiss to introduce new services to Osaka and Washington, D.C.
Timetable details for Winter 2019/2020 and Summer 2020
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Air Malta welcomes second brand new Airbus A320neo
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British Airways Executive Club Members
Executive club extends £1 reward flight fare to UK and Europe
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Free itinerary in London
Interesting things to see and do completely free in the city
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Enjoy London in August
Entertainment, theatre, exhibitions, events, food and drink
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At Milan “The Tannahauser collection. From Van Gogh to Picasso“
From October 17th 2019 to March 1st 2020 at Palazzo Reale an unique exhibition
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At Milan “Remo Bianco. The imprints of memory“
Until 6 October the Museo del Novecento of Milan presents over 70 of the artist’s works
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British Airways is rolling out the next phase of its investment in its premium economy
World Traveller Plus cabin, by introducing a range of new amenities for customers
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Top destinations and best stays for tech-savvy travelers
London, Berlin, Silicon Valley, Shenzhen and Seul
