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Expansion of the terminal at Rovaniemi Airport
The new facility, located opposite the current terminal, will extend the departures area by approximately 1,000 square meters and will be completed by November
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Emirates first airline certified for autism
First in the world to obtain the Autism Certified Airline™ certification and launches "Proof of Travel" programs in 17 cities of its global network
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Dubai Airports achieves ACI Level 4 accreditation
DXB among the few airports in the world awarded for the absolute reduction of emissions and for the ability to drive environmental change
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Qatar Airways and Philippine Airlines partnership
From 16 June, daily Manila-Doha code-share flights and global connectivity to more than 170 destinations served by Qatar Airways in Europe, Africa, the Americas, Central Asia and the Middle East
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Flights for Costa cruise passengers departing from Liguria take off
From the end of April, charter connections depart from Amsterdam and Düsseldorf to the airport of the Ligurian capital, the gateway for tourist cruises from Genoa and Savona
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Wizz Air's Net Zero Strategy
The company launches its "Flying Towards Net Zero" strategy, which focuses on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as a key lever for decarbonization
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EasyJet flights to and from Italy for spring 2026
Airline tickets are on sale for many destinations such as Athens, Brussels, Keflavik, Ibiza, Malaga, Marrakec, Marsa Alam, Sharm El-Sheikh and Tbilisi
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Emirates reinforces solidarity commitment
The airline doubles its donations to children in need and supports 13 NGOs in 9 countries through its Emirates Airline Foundation
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SAS revolutionizes the in-flight menu
From 1 October 2025, "Flavors by SAS" debuts, the new gastronomic experience inspired by the cuisines of the world and designed to offer more variety, flexibility and sustainability
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The advantages of Megavolotea
The airline's passenger community is over 800,000 members and continues to grow to access advantageous fares and exclusive benefits
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Qatar Airways unveils the new Qsuite in Dubai
The "Qsuite Next Gen", the evolution of the world's most awarded Business Class, arrives at the Arabian Travel Market 2025
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easyJet debuts in Rimini
The company lands for the first time at the airport of the Riviera Romagnola, connecting it with London (Gatwick) and Basel
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Dubai DXB remains the world's busiest airport
With over 92 million international passengers in 2024, the airport maintains the record for the eleventh consecutive year according to data from the Airports Council International
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Sharjah renews ACI accreditation for passenger experience
Level 2 of the Airports Council International global program confirmed: the Emirati airport aims to become among the top five regional hubs
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Wizz Air's new routes from Naples
Flights to Brasov, Chisinau and Tel Aviv and the connection to Sharm el-Sheikh becomes annual. In addition, a second Airbus A321neo based in Naples will arrive in October
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flydubai updates the fleet with new Space Bins
The agreement signed with Boeing during the Aircraft Interiors Expo 2025 in Hamburg will improve onboard comfort and increase space for hand luggage
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My Emirates Pass available all year round
Discounted access to over 600 attractions such as Aquaventure, The View at The Palm and La Perle by showing your boarding pass in any season
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Antalya Airport expansion
New terminals and infrastructure to support the growth of international tourism on Turkey's Mediterranean coast
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Free Wi-Fi on board with American Airlines
From 2026, customers who are members of the AAdvantage® loyalty program will be able to enjoy free connectivity on board more than 2 million flights per year
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New destinations for Lufthansa City Airlines
For the summer, the youngest airline of the Lufthansa Group, offers new flights from Munich to Barcelona, Bordeaux, Düsseldorf, Edinburgh, Paris (CDG), Rome and Seville
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New security area at Bologna Airport
Completed the redevelopment works and installed eight latest generation 3D X-ray machines for faster and more efficient checks
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Vueling's new routes for the summer
The company operates 4 routes in Italy: Florence-Brussels, Salerno-Paris (Orly), Salerno-Barcelona and Rimini Barcelona. The routes offered by 15 Italian airports rise to 33
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SAS relaunches Business Class in Europe
Comfort and premium service from October on all European international routes, including flights within Scandinavia
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Volotea with TotalEnergies for sustainable fuel
An agreement for the supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for use on flights departing from French airports
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Egyptair in strong growth with focus on Italy
Enhancement of flights from Milan and Rome to Cairo. Among the favorite destinations for Italians in connection with a stopover in Cairo: Nairobi, Jakarta, Canton-Guangzhou and Johannesburg
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Singapore Changi Airport voted Best Airport in the World 2025 by Skytrax
Triumphs for the 13th time in the world rankings, also excelling in catering, hygiene and quality of service in Asia
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Fiumicino among the best airports in the world
The Roman hub rises to eighth place in the 2025 global ranking and confirms itself as Italian excellence in terms of quality, innovation and passenger services
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The best airports in the world 2025 according to Skytrax
Singapore Changi returns to first place in the global rankings, followed by Doha and Tokyo. Fiumicino enters the Top 10 for the first time
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Summer 2025: boom in flights from Naples
The Neapolitan airport grows by 56% on long-haul: up to 43 weekly flights to the United States and Canada, 38 connections a day to 24 global hubs
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Volotea launches the new Palermo-Bilbao flight
Two weekly frequencies to explore the Basque Country. News also for the summer with route to Heraklion
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ITA Airways and LOT: codeshare for Italy-Poland flights
New codeshare agreement between ITA Airways and LOT: more connections between Rome and Warsaw and on 10 Italian routes
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Qatar Airways: Starlink free on A350 and Boeing 777
Free, ultra-fast and seamless in-flight Wi-Fi: the company drives innovation in the skies
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Etihad: new flights to Peshawar in Pakistan
Direct connections from Abu Dhabi with convenient connections also from Italy
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Emirates: Premium Economy on A380 from Milan and Manchester
From 1 July, Emirates will introduce the new A380s with Premium Economy at Malpensa and Manchester. More comfort, exclusive services and global connections
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Delta Air Lines accelerates to a sustainable future
With the goal of zero emissions by 2050, the company invests in efficient aircraft, optimizes flight operations and promotes the use of sustainable fuels
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Dubai Airports boosts accessibility
Introducing innovative initiatives to support travellers with autism spectrum disorders, improving the travel experience
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Fiumicino celebrates Leonardo with a work of art
An author's video installation welcomes travelers in Terminal 1: art, spirituality and technology meet for the Jubilee
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Wizz Air launches over 200 routes from Italy for summer 2025
The largest Summer ever connects Italy with 80 destinations in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. Focus on Rome, Milan, Venice, Naples and Catania
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Volotea: two years of success at Florence airport
The Volotea base in Florence is two years old: 13 routes, new partnerships and record performance on punctuality and customer satisfaction
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Iconic design on display at Linate
A journey through art and creativity beyond Design Week
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Frecce Tricolori and Red Arrows together in the skies of the Capital
Two special days, on 7 and 8 April, to celebrate the friendship between Italy and the United Kingdom with spectacular aerial overflights during the visit of King Charles III
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Cathay Pacific celebrates 15 years of flights to Milan Malpensa
Daily connection with Hong Kong restored: new opportunities for travellers between Italy and Asia in the name of continuity and expansion
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New routes for the summer from Venice Airport
For Summer 2025 new flights to Washington, Dallas, Jeddah, Riyadh and Larnaca
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Verona Airport destinations
For summer 2025, a rich range of destinations to choose from such as Barcelona, Chisinau, Frankfurt, Madrid, Munich, Paris, Tirana and 11 British cities
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New easyJet base at Linate
The company focuses on Milan and strengthens the link with the territory. Among the novelties: new destinations, more occupancy and promotions dedicated to frequent flyers
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The digital twin of Milan Bergamo Airport
The project for an advanced simulated reality for the better management of all ground operational phases and the training of airport employees is underway
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Eurowings launches singles seats on board
"Flieb's Seats", the first in-flight dating service for singles. With "Click & Connect", passengers can reserve a seat next to potential partners
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Flydubai returns to fly to Pisa
From 1 April 2025, direct connections between Tuscany and Dubai will resume with three weekly flights
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ITA Airways in the Star Alliance network
Official entry into the largest global airline alliance is scheduled for 2026
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New Ancona-Madrid flight with Volotea
The second route to Spain will start from 19 December, for the Christmas period. The number of international connections from Ancona airport rises to 3: Barcelona, Madrid and Paris (Orly)
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Lufthansa takes off from Frankfurt with the A350
The airline deploys six Airbus A350-900s on long-haul intercontinental routes from Frankfurt to Denver, Seattle, Seoul and Shanghai, filling the gap caused by delays in deliveries of new aircraft
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Wizz Air inaugurates the new Pisa-Warsaw route
Flights to the Polish capital are operated three times a week, every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
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Easyjet inaugurates its new base in Fiumicino
Since 2008, the carrier has carried more than 30 million passengers at Rome Fiumicino where it operates 16 routes, including 5 new routes to Hamburg, Brussels, Frankfurt, Munich and Zurich
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Ryanair inaugurates new summer routes from Trieste to Lamezia and Prague
For summer 2025, the carrier flies from Trieste Airport to 21 destinations including the new flight to Stockholm starting in June
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New ITA Airways Milan-Munich flight
From summer 2025 more convenience for passengers, new Milan-Munich flight and 59 destinations served between domestic, international and intercontinental routes
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Alghero-Paris: new direct Volotea flight
Among the new routes for 2025 also Florence and Bordeaux
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Iberia strengthens connections with Italy
The Spanish airline increases frequencies to Rome and consolidates its presence in ten Italian destinations
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Milan Design Week 2025
From 8 to 13 April, the Salone del Mobile and the Fuorisalone will transform Milan into the capital of Design. Districts, installations and events not to be missed
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Ryanair postpones digital boarding pass requirement
The airline postpones the exclusive introduction of digital boarding passes to winter operation, giving more time for passengers and partners to adapt
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Lesser-known cities of art
Treasures of art and culture away from mass tourism: discover the authentic charm of Vilnius, Nantes, Matera, Lübeck and Kalamata
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American Airlines flights from Fiumicino for the summer season
The airline flies from Rome to New York (JFK), Chicago (ORD), Charlotte (CLT), Philadelphia (PHL) and Dallas - Fort Worth (DFW)
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At Genoa Airport new routes for the summer season
New flights to Warsaw and Krakow. Connections with Paris (Orly) and Barcelona have been strengthened. And, after 3 years, charters for cruise passengers are back
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flydubai expands network with new routes to Iran
Direct connections between Dubai and Bushehr, Qeshm and Tabriz from Dubai International Airport (DXB) Terminal 2