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Emirates brings the new A350 to Hangzhou
From 26 October 2025, the Emirates A350 will fly daily between Dubai and Hangzhou, introducing the latest generation interior and the new Premium Economy
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TAP Air Portugal introduces Bluetooth on board
A more comfortable and environmentally friendly entertainment experience on long-haul flights
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New codeshare agreement between ITA Airways and United Airlines
From 15 September, passengers can reach exciting new destinations on the American continent through synergies with the US carrier, such as Dallas (DFW), Denver (DEN), Honolulu (HNL), Houston (IAH) and Newark (EWR)
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Premium Economy on Emirates A380 flights to New York
From 10 November, daily flights EK205/206 on the Dubai-New York route via Milan will introduce Premium Economy, followed by direct flights EK201/202 between Dubai and New York (JFK) from 1 December
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China Eastern strengthens direct flights from Shanghai
The airline has launched direct flights from its Shanghai Pudong (PVG) hub to cities such as Copenhagen, Geneva and Milan and offers convenient services for transit passengers to Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA), Beijing and 48 other cities in China
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Qantas strengthens direct Rome-Perth flights
Australia's flag carrier is increasing connections from 3 May to 22 October 2026. From Perth, connections to other Australian cities such as Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide
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Emirates serves Dom Pérignon Rosé 2009 in First Class
Available on all routes from Dubai, the exclusive vintage rosé champagne enriches the flight experience of premium passengers thanks to the partnership with Moët Hennessy
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New Finnair flights to Helsinki from Catania and Florence
The Finnish airline's routes will be available for summer 2026 with new scheduled flights to Italy but also to Spain (Valencia) and Greece (Kos)
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SWISS celebrates Swiss haute cuisine on board
Four top chefs, five Michelin stars and 68 Gault&Millau points for a top-notch dining experience on board First and Business Class on long-haul flights departing from Zurich and Geneva
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Emirates introduces Premium Economy to Amman, Mumbai, Muscat and Bahrain
The airline expands its network with more than 635 weekly flights equipped with the new cabin and aims to serve 68 cities by the end of 2025
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American Airlines returns to fly from Milan to Miami
From 29 March 2026, Milan Malpensa airport will be connected to Miami again with a direct flight every day
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SWISS unveils the new First Grand Suite
From 2026, passengers will be able to enjoy a unique experience on board SWISS' Airbus A350 and A330: an exclusive suite that can be converted into a bedroom, office or private room, with maximum comfort and personalised services
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Iberia also renews the "pre-order" menus for short and medium flights
Available from 45 days up to 18 hours before your flight, the service offers dishes designed for routes up to 4.5 hours, with tasty novelties for a gourmet break in flight
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flydubai expands fleet with 12 new aircraft and reaches 135 destinations
The Emirati airline exceeds 93 aircraft and expands its network with new routes to Vilnius, Riga, Chișinău and Iași
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ITA Airways expands codeshare with Lufthansa
Codeshare connections available from 2 September between Rome, Frankfurt, Munich and new destinations in India, Korea, the Middle East and Africa
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Emirates lands in Hangzhou
Daily frequency to the company's fifth destination in mainland China, after Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Beijing. Excellent connections for flights via Dubai from Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Brazil and Argentina
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Qatar Airways expands global network for winter
Increased frequencies from Doha's Hamad International Airport to destinations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan, the Maldives, South Africa, Thailand and other countries
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Air Dolomiti reconfirms operational excellence
Renewed IOSA certification: safety and quality at the heart of the Lufthansa Group company's strategy
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ITA Airways supports Make-A-Wish Italia Onlus
The airline joins the association's mission to help children suffering from serious illnesses fulfill their heart's wish and take flight
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Recaro seats for LOT Polish Airlines
Poland's flag carrier, headquartered in Warsaw, orders around 14,000 seats for the Boeing 737 MAX 8 and Airbus A220. 13 new Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft will enter the fleet by the end of 2026
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New Turin-Dublin flight with Aer Lingus
The new "snow flight" is operated by the Irish airline with a weekly frequency every Sunday from December 2025 to March 2026
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New luxury cabins for Swiss
New First and Business Class seats unveiled for the Airbus A350, which will debut on the intercontinental route to Boston starting in winter
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ITA Airways: new 2026-2030 business plan approved
Focus on long-haul (North America, South America, Asia and Africa), next-generation fleet and strategic integration with the Lufthansa Group
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Air France confirms Verona-Paris flight also in winter
The link will operate five times a week, offering direct access to Charles De Gaulle's intercontinental hub
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Emirates turns its aircraft into collector's items
The Aircrafted 2025 collection reinvents materials from the iconic A380 and B777 into unique accessories: only 167 pieces available, the proceeds will go to charity
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American Airlines Launches One Stop Security
The first U.S. program that allows international passengers to bypass security checks in transit kicks off in Dallas
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Emirates launches third daily flight to Mauritius
From 1 December 2025, the new connection boosts capacity on the route by 30% and strengthens global connectivity to one of the most sought-after destinations in the Indian Ocean
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The Bari-Belgrade flight also active for the winter
For Winter 2025-2026, Air Serbia's connection continues, operated every Thursday and Sunday with a 72-seat ATR 72 aircraft
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Cathay Pacific's new dining offerings in Business Class
A refined dining experience on board with the "Chinese Classics" menu, inspired by the eight great culinary traditions of China
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Etihad Airways' new destinations
Flights from Abu Dhabi to Almaty (Kazakhstan), Baku (Azerbaijan), Bucharest (Romania), Medina (Saudi Arabia), Tbilisi (Georgia), Tashkent (Uzbekistan) and Yerevan (Armenia) and more coming soon
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Iberia renews its summer menus
New gourmet proposals in the Lounges of Madrid-Barajas Airport, in Business Class for short, medium and long-haul flights and convenient pre-order service
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New codeshare agreement between ITA Airways and Air Canada
More than 30 itineraries with a single stopover and each airline applies its own code to 10 new routes at their respective hubs in Rome and Toronto
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Codeshare between Turkish Airlines and Airlink
From 1 August flight code "TK" on Airlink flights: a single ticket for easy connections from Istanbul to Cape Town and Johannesburg with connections to over 40 South African and continental destinations