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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
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Starlink debuts on Aer Lingus flights
First Airbus A330 with free high-speed Wi-Fi: the service starts on flights to North America and will be extended to the airline's entire fleet and on European routes
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Qatar Airways expands summer network via Doha
More flights and over 150 destinations in the summer 2026 schedule, with new travel options through the Doha hub
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TAP Air Portugal launches Economy Prime
From 1 June, the new cabin will debut on long-haul flights operated by Airbus A330 and A321LR: 12 seats behind Business Class, more space, more privacy and premium services at the airport and on board
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New partnership between Volotea and Ita Airways
For passengers a combined network to and from Rome Fiumicino to reach numerous destinations in Italy and Europe with a single ticket
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FlyOne Armenia flies from Milan Bergamo Airport to Yerevan
Since 1 May, connections between Bergamo and the Armenian capital have been operating twice a week, on Fridays and Sundays
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New snack box on Transavia flights
A new package with a selection of Dutch snacks arrives on all flights, designed to expand the offer on board
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Air New Zealand launches Skynest between New York and Auckland
From November, Economy and Premium Economy passengers on Boeing 787-9s will be able to exclusively book a sleeping capsule for four hours of sleep on longer flights
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Amenity kits and pajamas dedicated to American's centennial
New amenity kits, limited edition pajamas and revamped slippers debut in premium cabins, with more attention to comfort and travel details
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Air Cairo flies to El Alamein from Milan Malpensa and Catania
Flights from June to September for a beach holiday in Egypt, a short distance from the beaches of Marsa Matrouh and Alexandria, one of the most fascinating destinations in the country
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Ryanair launches new routes from Veneto
83 routes from Venice, Treviso and Verona, including the new destinations Alicante, Budapest, Seville from Venice and Tirana and Trapani from Verona
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Air France expands summer network
More long-haul capacity, new route to Las Vegas, more flights to New York, more than 90 short and medium-haul destinations and up to four flights a day to Naples
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New seats on Wizz Air's A321neo
The company will introduce around 45,000 new Geven seats: more optimised space, lighter cabin and operational efficiency, with benefits also on travel comfort
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New Ryanair routes from Pisa
For the summer, connections to Bratislava and Rabat take off, with up to 3 weekly flights to Slovakia and 2 to Morocco
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Cathay Pacific celebrates 40 years of flights between Italy and Hong Kong in Rome
The special livery for the company's 80th anniversary arrives at Fiumicino: more frequencies and premium services strengthen connections with Asia
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American Airlines and Qatar Airways fly to the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Dedicated livery, enhanced flights and tickets redeemable for miles: all the news for passengers traveling to the big event
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British Airways refreshes the in-flight experience
New Audible content and an exclusive coffee blend with Grind arrive on flights, to make the journey more enjoyable between entertainment and premium service
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Wizz Air opens base at Turin Airport
Two based aircraft and 7 new destinations from the Piedmontese capital to Barcelona, Bilbao, Madrid, Malaga, Naples, Rome and Valencia
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Vueling launches the new summer menu
On board breakfasts based on local products, snacks included and quality cocktails on all flights of the low-cost throughout the 2026 season
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ITA Airways: new website and simpler app to book
Digital ecosystem developed on the Lufthansa Group platform: bookings, services, refunds and combination of flights with those of other group airlines in a single booking
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Ryanair's flights from Bologna for the summer
63 routes, a new connection to Castellón-Costa Azahar and more frequencies to Calabria, Sardinia, Sicily, Malta, the United Kingdom and Spain
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Lufthansa Group airlines expand flights for the summer
More connections from the hubs of Frankfurt, Munich, Vienna, Zurich and Brussels: flights to India, Southern Europe, the Iberian Peninsula, Greece and Italy are growing
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Flydubai starts flights from Dubai to Chattogram in Bangladesh
Daily direct flights from DXB Terminal 2 to Shah Amanat International Airport are back, codeshare with Emirates
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Swiss boosts flights to Palermo and Venice
For summer 2026, the company strengthens its short-haul offer with more flights to two Italian destinations in high demand by passengers
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LOT's Bologna-Warsaw flight debuts
The new direct connection is active all year round: six weekly flights to the LOT Polish Airlines hub, with connections to North America, Asia, Europe and over 120 destinations in the network
