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Egyptair flies from Venice to Cairo
The new direct connection from Marco Polo starts with two weekly frequencies on Mondays and Fridays, which will become three in the 2026/2027 winter season
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Wizz Air opens the new Alghero-Venice flight
The connection is operational from 1 July to 4 September 2026, with three weekly frequencies between Northern Sardinia and Marco Polo airport
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Emirates brings the spirit of Wimbledon on board
Strawberries with cream, live broadcast of the tournament in flight and a trip to the Maldives up for grabs for fans at SW19
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Emirates renews Bulgari amenity kits
The new spring/summer collection for First and Business Class will be introduced on selected long-haul routes, featuring Bulgari fragrances, travel accessories and materials with recycled components
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American Airlines boosts Rome-USA flights
On the 30th anniversary of flights to Fiumicino, the company adds a second daily service to Philadelphia in October 2026 and extends routes to Chicago and Miami
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ITA Airways flies with Umbria Jazz
The company is the official sponsor of the festival scheduled in Perugia from 3 to 12 July 2026 and celebrates the partnership with music on board, initiatives at the airport and dedicated activities during the event
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Air Arabia connects Sharjah to Aleppo
From 4 July 2026, the company will operate a daily direct flight between the United Arab Emirates and Syria, expanding the already active offer to Damascus
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Air France opens a restaurant in Marseille
From 14 July to 9 August 2026, the pop-up at the Cercle des Nageurs offers long-haul Business Class menus with dishes from Régis Marcon and desserts from Nina Métayer
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New flight Milan Linate-Geneva
From 25 October 2026, easyJet connects Linate to the Swiss city with up to six weekly frequencies, from Monday to Friday and on Sundays
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Wizz Air connects Alghero to Tirana
From 24 June to 9 September 2026, the new direct flight will operate twice a week, on Wednesdays and Sundays
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Malpensa to Nuremberg with easyJet
From 27 November 2026, the new winter flight from Milan Malpensa to the Bavarian city will depart, operating twice a week on Mondays and Fridays
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Qatar Airways increases flights from Italy
For the summer, the company brings Rome and Milan Malpensa to 18 weekly frequencies and offers connections via Doha to over 160 destinations
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Cathay Pacific boosts flights from Rome to Hong Kong
In August 2026, the company will enhance the route from Fiumicino with three extra connections to Hong Kong, in addition to the four weekly flights already scheduled
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American renews Airbus A319 and A320
Starting this summer, passengers will find more premium seats, larger overhead bins, USB-C outlets at every seat, new interiors and free Wi-Fi for AAdvantage members
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easyJet flies from Bari to London and Nice even in winter
In Winter 2026, the company will extend connections from Bari to London Gatwick and Nice for the first time, both with two weekly frequencies
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New Bologna-Palermo flight with Wizz Air
From 1 August 2026, the company connects the two cities with 11 weekly frequencies and strengthens the summer offer from Marconi with 12 routes to 6 countries
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Emirates gives summer to Dubai
Free hotels, discounts in the city and tailor-made itineraries for those flying to Dubai or choosing a stopover with Emirates
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ITA Airways and DAT, new agreement to connect Ancona to the ITA network
With a single ticket, passengers can fly from the Marche region to Italian, European and intercontinental destinations via Rome Fiumicino and Milan Linate
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easyJet inaugurates new flights from Cagliari to Bordeaux and Nice
Two weekly frequencies for each route expand connections between Sardinia and France in Summer 2026
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flydubai offers a free stopover in Dubai
With Dubai Stopover, connecting passengers can add a complimentary hotel night for up to 24 hours and discover the city before their next flight
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Turkish Airlines: best In-flight food & beverage
APEX 2026 Best Food & Beverage in Europe Award, achieved for the fifth time, stems from verified passenger ratings on more than one million flights
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New Ryanair routes from Emilia-Romagna
In summer 2026, the company offers 83 connections from regional airports, with new flights from Bologna, Forlì, Parma and Rimini
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British Airways opens ARC in London
The new live space at London's Olympia offers concerts, exclusive access for British Airways Club members, dedicated lounge and Avios benefits in selected bars and restaurants
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Qatar Airways expands summer network
The airline strengthens its global network for summer 2026 with more than 160 destinations, new route reinstatements, and more flights to cities in Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia-Pacific
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Air France serves new cocktails on board
On long-haul flights, mixologist Matthias Giroud's offerings, with cocktails for Business, Premium, Economy and La Première passengers
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Emirates expands travel insurance
The new comprehensive travel coverage can also be purchased in Italy and includes unlimited medical expenses, emergency evacuation, luggage protection and assistance in the event of operational interruptions
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Third edition of the Volotea Travel Photo Awards
From 15 June to 10 September 2026, professional and amateur photographers can participate in the travel photo competition with shots dedicated to the European destinations served by the company
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Air Serbia: 70 years of flights between Belgrade and Italy
From the capital of Serbia, the company flies to 10 Italian destinations: Alghero, Bari, Bologna, Catania, Florence, Milan, Naples, Palermo, Rome and Venice
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Mexico via Madrid: Iberia opens route to Monterrey
With the new flight to Monterrey and connections to Mexico City, Iberia strengthens the country's accessibility from the Madrid hub
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Volotea celebrates 5 years in Olbia
With 27 connections and a presence also in winter, the company strengthens the annual connections for passengers, residents and incoming tourism
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flydubai opens Dubai-Pokhara route
From 23 September 2026, the airline will connect Dubai to Nepal's second city, with codeshare flights with Emirates
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Emirates named Best Airline in the Middle East at the 2026 APEX Awards
The airline was awarded for the travel experience offered to passengers, from on-board comfort to connectivity
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Wizz Air relaunches WIZZ MultiPass in Italy
The subscription plan allows you to lock in the price of flights for 12 months and now extends to the Italian domestic network