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flydubai announces new interline agreements in Asia and Europe
Over 40 partners for more than 300 destinations: with Aegean Airlines and ITA Airways it reaches over 30 European cities, including Turin and Venice, and with Chinese carriers more than 90 destinations in the Far East and Southeast Asia, such as...
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Qatar Airways launches flexible payments with Klarna in Europe
New partnership to offer European passengers the "pay later" option and installment solutions in 17 markets including Italy, France, Germany, Spain, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands
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Emirates celebrates Diwali on board and in lounges
From 17 to 24 October, the company celebrates the "Festival of Lights" with special menus, themed drinks and dedicated entertainment on flights to and from India
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flydubai elevates the travel experience in Economy
From November 2025 meals and entertainment included on all flights, in a new standard of comfort and customer care
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Cathay renews membership programme
For frequent flyers, from 1 January 2027 a new system that is more intuitive, personalized and full of benefits for Green, Silver, Gold and Diamond members
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flydubai increases flights from Naples to Dubai for Christmas and New Year
From December 20, 2025 to January 6, 2026, the airline offers multiple daily flights to the United Arab Emirates
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Etihad inaugurates four new routes with sold-out flights
Sumatra (Medan, Indonesia), Phnom Penh (Cambodia), Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) and Krabi (Thailand) which marks the eleventh new destination of 2025 and consolidates the expansion of the connected company to 86 cities around the world
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flydubai inaugurates flights to Nairobi
The UAE company expands its African network with a new four-weekly connection between Dubai and the Kenyan capital. They rise to 12 destinations in the African market, including Addis Ababa, Dar es Salaam, Entebbe, Cairo, Mombasa and Zanzibar
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Emirates brings Premium Economy to Bangkok
The revamped A380 introduces the comfort and style of the Premium Economy cabin to flights between Dubai and Thailand. Positioned between Economy and Business Class, it provides 101 cm of row space and 20 cm of seat recline
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Qatar Airways unveils 2025-2026 season of events
From Formula 1 to the FIFA Arab Cup™ to the Web Summit 2026: Qatar prepares to welcome the world with a new wave of tourism and innovation
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New ITA Airways flights for the winter
In Winter 2025/2026 it flies to 53 destinations (16 domestic, 21 international and 16 intercontinental). New intercontinental routes from Rome Fiumicino to Mauritius and Maldives, enhancement of flights to Bangkok and Buenos Aires
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Cathay Pacific's direct Rome-Hong Kong flight is back
For the 2026 summer season, starting March 30, the Hong Kong airline will inaugurate its seasonal flight to the Italian capital, with three weekly round-trip flights
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Emirates unveils new services for accessible and inclusive travel
For people with disabilities, the airline unveils a new digital hub, sensory products, stress-relieving toys, in-flight services and innovations for global accessibility
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TAP Air Portugal consolidates its presence in Italy
For next year, the company confirms over 100 weekly flights to Lisbon from the airports of Bologna, Florence, Milan, Naples (seasonal), Rome and Venice
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Turkish Airlines strengthens its ties with Italy
The company connects Italy to the world from 9 destinations: Bologna, Catania, Genoa, Milan, Naples, Palermo, Rome, Turin and Venice. With 150 weekly flights in 2024, it carried over 2 million passengers
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Emirates and flydubai support digital payments in Dubai
Two Memoranda of Understanding signed with Dubai Finance to support the "Dubai Cashless Strategy" and encourage the adoption of digital payments for tourists visiting Dubai, providing for a digitization of more than 90% for all transactions by 2026
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flydubai doubles flights from Milan Bergamo Airport
From 16 December 2025 to 4 May 2026 a new daily night flight from Bergamo to Dubai from where, with excellent connections, you can reach other destinations in the world
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Turkish Airlines expands its fleet
Turkey's flag carrier has signed an agreement with Boeing to add 75 wide-body Boeing 787-9 and 787-10 aircraft to its fleet between 2029 and 2034, bringing it to 800 aircraft
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Emirates introduces new rules on in-flight power banks
They can be taken on board, under specific conditions, but cannot be used in the cabin, either to charge devices, or to recharge independently via the aircraft's power source
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Turkish Airlines and Gulf Air sign Memorandum of Understanding
The national flag carrier of Turkey and the national flag carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain will explore opportunities to expand their networks with strategic routes, relying on direct flights between Turkey and Bahrain
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Lufthansa unveils FOX, the new frontier of long-haul flight
On the centenary of its foundation, the German company introduces the "Future Onboard Experience": a project that redefines comfort, personalization and hospitality in all travel classes
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Autumn menu on board ITA Airways Business Class
An authentically Italian experience begins already on board with the new dishes signed by the starred chef Giancarlo Morelli, founder of the Pomiroeu restaurant in Seregno, Brianza
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American Airlines and Champagne Bollinger Partnership
The U.S. airline elevates the premium experience on the ground and in the air with the debut of the Champagne Bollinger Special Cuvée in lounges and on international connections
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Marchesi Frescobaldi wines on board Neos flights
On the flights of the Alpitour World company, two prestigious Tuscan labels elevate the on-board experience, combining the art of hospitality with the great Italian wine tradition
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Swiss launches new safety video
An exciting and timeless film replaces traditional animation: on-board instructions told by real people among the iconic landscapes of Switzerland, premiering on the new Airbus A350
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Etihad reconfirmed five-star airline by APEX for 2026
The UAE's national carrier once again earns the prestigious global rating, based solely on passenger judgment, and consolidates its reputation for excellence in the flight experience
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Two awards for Emirates at the 2026 APEX Awards
The Dubai-based airline wins the "Best Global Entertainment" award for the ICE system and the "World Class" award for the sixth consecutive year, confirming the excellence of the travel experience
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flydubai expands connections with Kenya
From 15 October 2025 flights to Nairobi and daily service to Mombasa: more connectivity between Dubai and East Africa
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Turkish Airlines launches new flights to Port Sudan
Connection from Istanbul to Sudan's largest port city on the Red Sea coast. Two weekly frequencies until 29 September and then three flights a week on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
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Lufthansa's "Fashion Challenge"
For the international Fashion Weeks, four creators from Italy, the United Kingdom, France and Spain traveling through the fashion capitals (New York, Madrid, London, Milan, Paris) talk about fashion as an expression of visions, stories and...
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From Bari direct flights to exotic destinations
New collaboration between Aeroporti di Puglia and Neos that flies from Karol Wojtyla airport to, Maldives, Mexico, Kenya, Dominican Republic and Zanzibar
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Italy to Perth with Emirates
The airline connects Bologna, Milan Malpensa, Rome Fiumicino and Venice to its international hub in Dubai with 49 weekly flights, offering convenient connections to Perth and major cities in Western Australia
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Free Wi-Fi available on board Air France flights
Starlink service completely free of charge in all travel classes and accessible by logging into your Flying Blue account
