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Emirates extends chauffeur-driven car service to Japan
Already available at Haneda Airport, First Class and Business Class passengers can now pre-book the free Chauffeur-Drive from Narita Airport and Kansai Airport
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Eurowings connects Graz with Olbia
From Styria in Austria directly to Sardinia from 22 May with a weekly flight
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A record-breaking chocolate train at Milan Bergamo airport
"Winter Games Express", the world's longest chocolate sculpture, is on display at the airport until February 20 in the public area
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Wizz Air boosts flights between Italy and Spain
New routes, more frequencies and more than 3 million seats to travel to Spanish cities
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Air Cairo strengthens Italy-Egypt flights
Two weekly flights from June to mid-September to the new destination El Alamein (from Milan and Catania) and 1,500 flights from Italian airports to Sharm el Sheikh, Hurghada, Luxor and Cairo
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KM Malta Airlines launches Malta-Catania route
Seven weekly frequencies throughout the summer season, from Thursday 30 April 2026 to Saturday 24 October 2026
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Air France powers the Train + Flight offer
Intermodality in a booking: in addition to TGV Inoui trains, you can book a flight that includes a Ouigo train ticket between Avignon, Aix-en-Provence, Marseille and Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport
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Ryanair's flights from Genoa for the summer
12 routes to Bari, Brindisi, Brussels, Bucharest, Cagliari, Catania, Lamezia Terme, London, Manchester, Naples, Palermo, in addition to the new route to Tirana
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New interline agreement between Emirates and Air Peace
Among the cities reachable in Africa: Abidjan, Accra, Asaba, Abuja, Akure, Benin City, Banjul, Calabar, Dakar, Enugu, Freetown, Ilorin, Kaduna, Kano, Lagos, Monrovia, Port Harcourt, Owerri, Uyo Banjul and Warri
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BGY Business Workshop 2026
The annual appointment at Milan Bergamo Airport brought together operators, companies and tourism boards, also offering a moment of direct discussion with the airport management
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New connection between Milan Bergamo Airport and Kuwait City
The first Italian airport to welcome the airline Jazeera Airways, the route will have a three-weekly frequency (Monday, Wednesday and Friday) starting from 20 May
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Beyond Istanbul: Turkey's lesser-known cities
A journey through hidden places that reveal the most authentic Turkey: the underground city of Aydıntepe, Mardin, Safranbolu and Zeugma
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The exhibition on Charlotte Salomon at Milan Linate
An exhibition project that transforms the check-in area into a space for culture, reflection and international dialogue
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Plaza Premium First debuts at Rome Fiumicino
The first European Plaza Premium First Lounge opens: 700 square meters of Italian design, signature cuisine and immersive experiences for the most demanding Travellers
Sustainability
Environmental Sustainability
The new Pet Area opens at Cagliari airport
Inauguration of pet-friendly spaces and services at the Sardinian airport: a SOGAER project that strengthens inclusion, animal welfare and quality of the airport experience
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easyjet connects Milan Linate to Brindisi
From 23 June, four weekly frequencies, on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays for the entrance door to Salento
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Wizz Air boosts connectivity in Catania and Comiso
In Catania, the new route to Tel Aviv joins the already active flights that include Bucharest, Budapest, Krakow, Gdansk, London, Prague, Warsaw and Vilnius, while the flight to Tirana departs from Comiso
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New easyjet Rome Fiumicino-Newcastle flight
Connection operational from 30 March with a frequency twice a week, every Monday and Friday
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New Bari-Manchester connection by easyjet
From 3 July, the carrier offers two weekly frequencies (Monday and Friday) to connect Puglia to the United Kingdom, after the already active flights to Bristol and London
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From Cagliari new easyJet routes to Bordeaux and Nice
With the start of the two destinations, the carrier's connections rise to four from 23 June
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Wizz Air's new Venice-Craiova route
Craiova joins the 19 destinations in Europe that can be reached by the carrier from the lagoon city, such as Athens, Barcelona, London, Madrid and Tel Aviv
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Vegan cuisine on board Emirates
From 2027, new plant-based menus inspired by global traditions based on legumes, cereals, dried fruit, seeds and seasonal vegetables will be available to passengers
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Agreement between Latam and Iberia for frequent flyer programs
Benefits for passengers who are members of the Latam Pass or Iberia Club loyalty programs: lounge access, seat selection, extra baggage and priority check-in, boarding and baggage claim
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Volotea's flights from Venice for the summer
A network of 23 destinations and an increase in frequencies to Olbia and Karpathos and two new routes to Greece with Corfu and Rhodes
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Air Dolomiti renews its environmental, safety and quality certifications
More sustainability, data security and high standards for those flying with the Lufthansa Group airline
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Emirates boosts Dubai-Manila flights
From 2 April, four more weekly frequencies for faster connections to and from Canada, the United States and better connections with European departures including Milan, London, Budapest and Athens
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New Rimini-Warsaw flight operated by Wizz Air
From 21 May, Europe's leading airline will connect Federico Fellini Airport to the Polish capital with four weekly frequencies
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Ryanair increases flights for the summer from Milan Bergamo airport
More aircraft, 107 routes and three new destinations: Lemnos, Pescara and Rabat to boost connectivity from BGY
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Volotea opens the new Olbia-Seville flight
The Costa Smeralda connects to Andalusia from 29 May until September with two weekly frequencies, on Tuesdays and Fridays
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Ryanair expands its offer from Milan Malpensa for the summer
A new aircraft based on 46 routes including four new ones: Edinburgh, Plovdiv, Tirana and Warsaw
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Events
The Paralympic Ceremonies between contemporary art and great emotions
From Verona to Cortina, an emotional journey through inclusion, art and music to celebrate the Paralympic spirit
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Milano Cortina 2026 lights up San Siro: the Opening Ceremony will be a hymn to Harmony
Art, Italian identity and inclusion at the center of the show on February 6. Matilda De Angelis among the protagonists, a tribute to Giorgio Armani
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Metaphysics/Metaphysics: Milan at the center of twentieth-century art with a major widespread exhibition
Palazzo Reale and the great Milanese museums tell the legacy of Metaphysics between past and contemporary
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Impressionism and beyond: masterpieces from the Detroit Institute of Arts at the Ara Pacis
From Degas to Van Gogh, from Picasso to Matisse: Rome tells the birth of modern European art
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Depero at the Bagatti Valsecchi Museum in Milan
The exhibition 'Depero Space to Space' celebrates futurism between ancient and contemporary, in the cultural program of Milano Cortina 2026
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Anselm Kiefer's Alchemists at the Royal Palace in Milan
A pictorial journey through myth, science and memory in the Sala delle Cariatidi
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TAP accelerates on long-haul from Porto
The Americas, Africa and the Middle East at the heart of the Portuguese company's growth plan in the north of the country
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Rome-Hong Kong: Cathay Pacific increases flights in the summer
Four weekly frequencies (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday) from Fiumicino to Asia-Pacific with Airbus A350
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Bologna Airport introduces bodycams for security
First airport trial in Italy to protect staff, passengers and airport infrastructure
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Emirates dedicates A380 livery to Grand Slam
The company celebrates tennis and is a sponsor of the four tournaments: the Australian Open, Roland-Garros, Wimbledon and the US Open
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Qatar Airways' practical tips for a stress-free departure
The golden rules of the passport for a smooth flight experience: from preparation to check-in, from comfort on board to arrival at your destination
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Ciampino Airport wins the 4 Skytrax Stars
For the first time, it is one of the best European regional airports in terms of quality of services and staff activities
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MXP Media Lab: the story of the Olympics starts from airports
The SEA communication laboratory with Milanese universities is born to tell the story of Milano Cortina 2026 from Malpensa and Linate
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New Wizz Air flights from Rome Fiumicino: all the new routes 2026
From March to September 2026, a new wave of connections from FCO debuts: more choice on Europe and more frequencies on Barcelona and Paris Orly
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Starlink Wi-Fi on the entire Lufthansa Group fleet
Free high-speed internet for status and Travel ID customers on around 850 aircraft with first flights from the second half of 2026
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TAP renews its onboard wine list
A selection of 55 labels tells the story of Portugal between Business, Economy and wine tourism
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Ryanair's summer flights from Ancona
From Ancona airport, the company flies to five destinations: Brussels, Catania, Krakow, Dusseldorf and London
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Wizz Air's Wizz Class
The low-cost airline launches a new service for passengers seeking privacy, available to and from Rome Fiumicino, Bucharest, Budapest, London and Warsaw
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New Swiss rules on in-flight power banks
More safety on board Lufthansa Group flights: Power banks can no longer be used or charged during the flight
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Ryanair launches flights from Perugia for the summer
From Umbria airport, the carrier confirms the entire network to ten destinations: Barcelona, Brindisi, Brussels, Bucharest, Cagliari, Catania, Krakow, London, Malta and Palermo
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Emirates, a record-breaking year in the global sky
More routes and focus on Asia (Shenzhen and Hangzho in China; Danang in Vietnam and Siem Reap in Cambodia via Bangkok), new cabins, ultra-fast Wi-Fi and premium services
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flydubai focuses on punctuality with AI
Smoother operations in Dubai and across the global network for more reliable departures, improving the passenger experience
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Free Starlink Wi-Fi on Qatar Airways long-haul flights
Streaming, video calling and online work at up to 500 Mbps on Boeing 787, A350 and 777 on intercontinental routes between Europe, Asia, America and Australia
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easyJet focuses on efficiency and sustainability
Sharklet on Airbus A320ceo by summer 2026 to reduce fuel consumption and emissions: the aircraft involved operate at major bases including Berlin, Lisbon, London Gatwick and Milan Malpensa
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80 years of Cathay Pacific Airways
Special liveries, global events and new investments to strengthen the bond with Hong Kong and passengers for the anniversary
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Emirates accelerates on A350 and Premium Economy
New A350s and Boeing 777s modernized on key routes between Europe, Asia and Africa. From 29 March, daily flight EK099/100 on the Rome-Dubai route will be operated with the A350
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American Airlines celebrates 100 years of history
One of aviation's most iconic brands, founded in 1926, celebrating its centenary with special liveries, new on-board experiences and initiatives on a global scale
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New Ryanair flights from Trapani take off
Winter routes from Trapani airport to Baden-Baden, Bratislava, Brussels Charleroi, Katowice and Pescara are operational
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Wizz Air boosts its offer at Rome Fiumicino
15th aircraft, more flights for the summer and early capacity to Corfu, Crete Heraklion, Ibiza, Lampedusa, Mykonos, Palma de Mallorca, Santorini, Tallinn and Varna
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Lufthansa celebrates 100 years of flying
In the anniversary year of 2026, the airline will offer special aircraft liveries, a permanent exhibition at the Lufthansa Group Hangar One, events, a history book, film and video productions
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ENAC launches the first European U-Space
From 1 January 2026, the "U-Space San Salvo", the first in Europe, will be operational: an airspace for manned flights and remotely piloted flights of unmanned vehicles for experimental activities and emergency operations
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The flight to Milan Linate returns to Foggia airport with Aeroitalia
From 12 January, the strategic connection between Puglia and the city airport of Milan has been restored
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Air India returns to Rome Fiumicino with direct flights from Delhi
Non-stop connection with 4 frequencies per week with connections via Delhi to Bangkok, Colombo, Ho Chi Minh City, Kathmandu, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Phuket and Singapore
