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Trieste-Stockholm: the new Ryanair route takes off
The 2025 summer connection between Trieste and Stockholm Arlanda airport has been inaugurated, with two weekly flights. the route expands the offer of 21 destinations served by the low-cost carrier from Friuli Venezia Giulia
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Emirates-Bahamasair agreement for flights to the Bahamas
An interline partnership has been signed to connect the Bahamas with a stopover in Florida (from Miami or Orlando): single ticket, luggage included and new synergies also on cargo and loyalty programs
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ITA Airways: intercontinental codeshares with Lufthansa launched
ITA Airways' AZ code will be applied to Lufthansa Group flights via Brussels to Nairobi, Abidjan, Douala, Freetown, Monrovia and Ouagadougou. Lufthansa customers will be able to travel with a single ticket to Bangkok, Jeddah, Riyadh, Cairo, Rio de...
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Air Arabia doubles flights to the Maldives from Sharjah
From 27 October 2025, two daily connections between Sharjah and Malé to meet the growing demand for the tropical destination. On-board comfort, flexibility and digital services included
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easyJet: 20 years of flights to Olbia
With more than 11 million passengers carried since 2005, the company celebrates its anniversary at Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport with 16 active routes and more than 1 million seats available for summer 2025, including the new destinations Edinburgh...
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New Alghero-Belgrade flight with Air Serbia
From the 2025 summer season, two weekly connections between the capital of Serbia and Sardinia. The new route joins those already operated from Bari, Bologna, Catania, Florence, Milan, Naples, Palermo, Rome and Venice
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Wizz Air celebrates 100 million passengers in Italy
A historic milestone for the carrier that strengthens its presence at Fiumicino, Italy's main base, from which it operates 60 routes, including popular destinations such as London, Madrid, Barcelona and Lisbon
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EasyJet expands flights to and from Italy for winter
With over 7 million seats on sale and a growth of 10%, the British company strengthens its winter offer from Malpensa, Naples, Rome Fiumicino and Linate, expanding routes and frequencies to the most popular destinations
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Ryanair invests in LEAP-1B engines
The engines are designed to ensure high efficiency, low fuel consumption and reduce CO2 emissions per seat by up to 20%
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Flights from Cagliari to Basel all year round
easyJet extends the connection, already active in summer, also for the winter season
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The "Changi Experience 2025"
Smart technologies, immersive environments and traveller-centred design transform Singapore into a global model of a smart airport
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Rome takes off for Miami
With six U.S. hubs connected to Rome, American Airlines strengthens its presence in Italy and recognizes Fiumicino for excellence in passenger services
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Permanent sculptures at Hamad International Airport
A permanent collection of interactive sculptures transforms the Doha terminal into a journey through nature, culture and environmental commitment
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Dublin Airport gets a makeover to welcome passengers
A series of improvements have been guaranteed for a more comfortable travel experience for the more than 10 million passengers arriving during the summer
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American Airlines takes off from Venice to Dallas
For the 2025 summer season, new daily flights between Marco Polo Airport and the airline's largest hub in the USA, with convenient connections to over 230 destinations in America and a premium travel experience on board Boeing 777-200 and 787-8
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Flights from Perugia to Lampedusa and Pantelleria with HelloFly
Both seasonal routes from the Umbrian capital are operated in collaboration with Aeroitalia until 27 September with a weekly frequency every Saturday
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Interview with Valeria Rebasti
International Market Director (Italy, Greece, Germany & SE Europe) of Volotea
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Cathay Pacific inaugurates direct Rome-Hong Kong flight
The new route is active 3 times a week, on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays, as a summer seasonal service until 25 October 2025 from Fiumicino airport
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Bergamo strengthens airport logistics
The synergy between SACBO and the Customs Agency gives rise to a unique model in Italy: integrated air and road customs for efficient management of goods flows
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Brandon Blackwood signature kits with American Airlines
Exclusive to premium passengers, the iconic creations of the designer of the stars land on board international and transcontinental flights
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First direct flight Bari-New York operated by Neos
The new route, active until 15 October 2025, is available once a week with a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner configured with two classes of service (Premium and Economy) for a total of 355 seats
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Iberia launches "Iberia GPT"
A new conversational assistant to plan tailor-made trips directly in ChatGPT
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Direct flights Rome-Seattle with Alaska Airlines
For the first time, the "Emerald City" and the "Eternal City" will be connected by a direct flight starting from May 11, 2026 and operated four times a week until the end of October
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New Genoa-Madrid flight with Volotea
The airline has been operating the exclusive connection since December 5 with two weekly frequencies, every Monday and Friday from Liguria to the Spanish capital
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flydubai opens its first Travel Shop in Sharjah
The location offers the City Check-in service, which allows passengers to complete all check-in operations before arriving at the airport in Dubai
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New Ryanair routes from Pescara
The first 2025 summer flights to Cagliari, Kaunas, Valencia and Wroclaw are ready for take-off
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dnata and easyJet expand partnership in Italy
To improve the passenger experience, management of last-mile logistics: packaging and loading of retail products, food and beverages on board, at Milan Linate and Rome Fiumicino airports
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Pioneer plant at Fiumicino airport
Italy's largest storage system with second-life batteries is operational at Leonardo da Vinci airport thanks to Enel and Aeroporti di Roma
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Condor Airlines also flies in winter from Milan Malpensa to Frankfurt
Flight active all year round, up to twice a day from the end of October. Connections via Frankfurt to long-haul destinations served by the carrier such as Bangkok, Cancun, Cape Town, Mauritius, New York, Toronto and Zanzibar
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Interview with Emre Pekesen
Sales and Network Planning Group Director of Pegasus Airlines
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Lufthansa reopens First Class Lounge in Munich
Timeless elegance, exclusive service and comfort on 1,000 square meters: the new lounge welcomes First Class passengers at Munich Airport with a premium 360° experience
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Volotea takes off from Bari to Bordeaux
The direct connection between Bari and Bordeaux starts: two weekly frequencies to discover the capital of wine and enhance the tourist attractiveness of Puglia
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Delta Air Lines direct flight Naples-Atlanta
Seasonal connection to the world's busiest hub strengthens transatlantic offering from Naples with 4 weekly frequencies
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Volotea has the highest safety standards
IATA audit passed with excellence: the company confirms itself as one of the most reliable operators in the European airline sector
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Swiss brings the culinary excellence of Ticino on board
From 4 June, new menus signed by Michelin-starred chef Federico Palladino offer First and Business Class passengers a gastronomic journey through the flavours of southern Switzerland
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Dog Relais: the first dog resort at Fiumicino Airport
Reception, care and exclusive services for the dogs of travelers and airport operators, in a state-of-the-art facility inside the airport
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Transavia "Smart": the new package with hand luggage included
The new fare option designed for those who travel light, with cabin baggage, priority boarding and seat selection at an advantageous price
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UrbanV and Future Flight Global launch partnership for advanced air mobility
Objective: to develop a global ecosystem for AAM services, with initial tests in Rome and subsequent international expansion
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F-Air Play: the Enac campaign that promotes responsible travel
From 1 June 2025, the initiative to raise awareness among passengers to respect the rules, for a safer and more inclusive flight experience, will start in Italian airports
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Eurowings launches new premium seats
Debut in November 2025 for medium-haul flights: more space, privacy and comfort in the new business seats on board the Airbus A320neo, the first step in a major product and fleet renewal
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New check-in area at Milan Bergamo Airport
30 new check-in desks, of which 22 in "self drop bag" mode for the independent check-in of checked baggage and 8 of the traditional type, in addition to the 34 pre-existing counters
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The schools protagonists of Volotea's educational project
25,000 students in six regions were involved, combining geography, creativity and the culture of flying. The 5th A in Baseggio (Ve) wins, while the airline strengthens its ties with Venice, its strategic base in Italy
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Air Arabia introduces stable cryptocurrency payments
Thanks to the partnership with Mbank, flights can now be purchased with AE Coin via the AEC Wallet app, for fast and secure online transactions
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Vueling pioneers in Europe for shark skin technology
Inspired by shark skin, so that it can be used on its fleet of narrow-body aircraft in the future to reduce emissions and environmental impact
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Flight from Milan and Philadelphia with American Airlines
Direct connection between Milan Malpensa Airport and Philadelphia Airport with a daily frequency for the summer season until October 2025, with access to over 120 destinations in North America, the Caribbean and Latin America
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Delta inaugurates Rome-Minneapolis route
New four-times-a-week flight and the carrier's fifth destination from Fiumicino to the U.S. after New York JFK, Atlanta, Boston and Detroit with connections to more than 100 destinations in North America
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Davide Bramante's exhibition at Rome Fiumicino Airport
The exhibition itinerary is divided between boarding areas A of Terminal 1 and the Satellite of Terminal 3 with the artist's most significant works dedicated to Rome
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New Delta Air Lines flight from Milan Malpensa to Boston
The connection is in addition to the airline's existing flights to Atlanta and New York (JFK). Connecting connections through Delta's Boston hub to numerous destinations in North America and beyond
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Ryanair reaches 55 million passengers in Pisa
20 years after the opening of the base, this summer the company will operate a solid operation to/from Pisa airport with over 600 weekly flights on 58 routes, with 9 aircraft based on
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Interview with Gaetano Intrieri
Chief Executive Manager of Aeroitalia
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Direct flights between Sharjah and Krabi with Air Arabia
From 28 November 2025, the low-cost airline launches a new daily direct connection between Sharjah and the renowned Thai coastal destination, the third destination served in Thailand after Bangkok and Phuket
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Emirates and Air Mauritius strengthen partnership
Codeshare flights to selected destinations such as Antananarivo, Colombo, Dammam, Cairo, Karachi, Jeddah and Riyadh operated by Airbus A380
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Volotea confirms Turin-Paris flight also in winter
Two weekly flights to the French capital from the Piedmontese capital, every Thursday and Sunday
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The Comiso-Barcelona flight with Vueling starts again
Connection active from 4 July and throughout the summer season, twice a week on Fridays and Sundays
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ENAC focuses on Regional Air Mobility for Italy
Strategic vision for a more sustainable regional air transport network, integrated with other transport systems, to promote tourism relocation
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flydubai resumes direct flights to Damascus
From 1 June, daily connections between Dubai and the Syrian capital, one of the company's first historical routes
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Closure of Naples airport for works from 19 January 2026
Redevelopment of the runway: 42-day stop for interventions envisaged by the 2023-2026 infrastructure plan
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Interview with Salvatore Gabriele Imperiale
Corporate Communications Manager at Wizz Air
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Swiss boosts flights for winter 2025/26
From Zurich more frequencies to Cluj, Krakow, Košice, Manchester, Naples, Porto, Rome and Washington. From Geneva focus on the United Kingdom, Ireland and Scandinavia
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Air Transat boosts flights between Rome and Canada
For the 2025 season, more direct connections from Fiumicino to Montreal and Toronto. In addition, the carrier offers convenient connections from both cities to Lima and Cancun
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Wizz Air's new Airbus A321XLR
The airline ushers in a new era of long-haul, low-cost intercontinental flights in the name of comfort, efficiency and sustainability