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Swiss doubles connections from Zurich to Delhi
Until July 11, the airline is offering two daily flights between Switzerland and India to meet the growing demand for non-stop services between Europe and Asia
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Emirates is flying at full speed again
The airline has restored 96% of its global network and now flies to 137 destinations in 72 countries, with more than 1,300 weekly frequencies and new benefits for travellers
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LOT Polish Airlines celebrates 60 years of the Milan-Warsaw route
Double daily connection from Malpensa airport to the city airport of the Polish capital and, in addition, convenient connections to destinations in Poland, Europe, Asia and North America
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ITA Airways inaugurates the direct Rome-Houston flight
For the first time in history, the two cities are connected non-stop: the new route from Fiumicino airport expands transatlantic connections for business and leisure passengers
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Tim Raue's Currywurst on board Eurowings
The Wings Bistro introduces a new hot proposal signed by the Berlin chef: a German classic revisited for flight and available on numerous European routes
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First baby born on board ITA Airways
A happy and unexpected event brightened the airline's day on a flight from Dakar to Rome Fiumicino
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Emirates refurbishes its aircraft
With the video "DIY Dubai", the company tells the story of the $5 billion maxi retrofit that introduces new interiors, Premium Economy, Starlink Wi-Fi and advanced technologies on board
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ITA Airways expands Miles&More benefits
From May, new benefits for all levels of the loyalty programme: more options for using miles, more flexibility on flight awards and new services for families and status customers
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Alaska Airlines inaugurates direct flight between Seattle and Rome
The seasonal flight, with a daily frequency from Fiumicino, is operational until October 23 and offers the Business Class Suite service and connections via Seattle to Hawaii with a single stop
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Volotea inaugurates the Verona-Aalborg flight
The new direct connection between Verona and Denmark starts: the route to the city of Aalborg is operational for the summer with a weekly flight every Thursday
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Lufthansa launches stopover in Munich
Passengers traveling between Singapore, the U.S. and Munich hubs can now extend their layover by up to seven days and add hotels, cars, and activities when booking
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Air France launches a new line of luggage
In collaboration with Delsey Paris, the "Elegance" line includes suitcases and travel accessories that combine thoughtful design, durable materials and practical solutions for cabin, hold and everyday use
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ITA Airways strengthens the summer from Rome Fiumicino
New routes to Mykonos, Alicante and Trapani and more frequencies to several Mediterranean destinations expand the airline's offer
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Qatar Airways restores new daily connections
The airline reactivates daily flights to Dubai, Sharjah, Bahrain, Kozhikode and Damascus, while exchange and refund options remain active for affected passengers
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Emirates brings Starlink to the A380
The airline's first Airbus A380 equipped with next-generation Wi-Fi is ready to enter service: free connection in all classes, bandwidth up to over 2 Gbps and accelerated rollout on the fleet by 2026
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Volotea reopens the Ancona-Palermo route
From 6 November, direct flights between Marche and Sicily return with two weekly frequencies, every Monday and Friday
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Wizz Air inaugurates Rome-Tallinn flight
Three weekly frequencies connect the capital to Estonia, strengthening Wizz Air's network to Northern Europe
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Eurowings brings travel style to the catwalk
The first Travel Collection with twelve looks and an exclusive sweatsuit at Berlin-Tempelhof
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Wizz Air introduces Disruption Assistance for travel disruptions
With HTS, the company offers passengers a premium rerouting service even in the event of delays of two hours
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TAP, stopover in Portugal awarded by travellers
For the eighth consecutive year, TAP Air Portugal has won the Global Traveler award for the best stopover program: passengers can stay up to 10 days in Lisbon or Porto at no additional cost on the ticket
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Prosecco Aneri comes on board ITA Airways
Since April, it has been served in Business Class on all the airline's flights, strengthening the partnership with the Veronese winery already present in the lounges of Rome Fiumicino
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Flights from Fiumicino to Toronto and Montreal with Air Transat
The airline offers direct connections from Rome to Canada from April until October 2026 with connections to Lima and Cancun
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Wizz Air's new routes from Palermo
From 6 September, the company will increase the number of aircraft based on it to three, launching new flights to Barcelona, Dortmund, Marrakech, Pisa, Prague and Rome Fiumicino, expanding the offer from Palermo to 17 connections to 12 countries
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easyjet flies from Rome Fiumicino to Belfast
The new route from the Italian capital to the United Kingdom is operational with two weekly frequencies, on Mondays and Fridays, starting from 26 October 2026
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Lufthansa Group introduces new Economy Basic fare
From 19 May, a new basic fare that can be booked with the group's airlines will debut on short and medium-haul flights, while the Light fare provides for rebooking for a fee
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Ryanair anticipates the closure of the bag drop
From 10 November, airport check-in and baggage drop-off services will close 60 minutes before departure, while the extension of self-service kiosks continues in over 95% of airports by October
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Bangkok joins flydubai's network
Daily flights from 1 July from Dubai Airport Terminal 3 to the carrier's second destination in Thailand after Krabi
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"The Art of Flying" by Lufthansa
The airline is launching a new digital series for Italy, France and the UK, showcasing the Allegris Business Class travel experience through the eyes of three artists
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Ita Airways flies to Santo Domingo
From 30 November new seasonal direct flight from Rome Fiumicino to the Dominican Republic: one weekly frequency at the beginning, two from mid-December until the end of March 2027
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Nina Métayer signature desserts on Air France flights
From April, Business Class passengers on long-haul flights departing from Paris can enjoy a new dessert collection signed by the renowned pastry chef
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ITA Airways increases flights to Bangkok and Delhi
In August more direct connections from Rome Fiumicino to Thailand and India: Bangkok increases from 3 to 5 weekly frequencies, while Delhi becomes daily
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Finnair's new Turin-Helsinki flight
From 3 May, flights from Piedmont to the Finnish capital will take off with flights up to three weekly frequencies and operating all year round
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Emirates expands Travel Rehearsals
Personalized travel experiences to support children and young adults with autism: 40 simulations at airports including those of Bologna, Milan, Rome and Venice