Starting 25 October, the 2026/27 timetable will triple Zurich seat capacity, expand selected routes and strengthen connections through partner airlines. KEY TAKEAWAYS Oman Air's winter programme begins on 25 October 2026 with more services and capacity across its network. Zurich seat capacity is set to triple compared with summer, while Moscow flights may rise to… Read the full news article
A European Best Destinations newsletter vote involving 11,614 respondents ranks Bulgaria’s capital first among 64 shortlisted cities, with culture and mountain access among its draws. KEY TAKEAWAYS Sofia ranks first for 2027 in the European Best Destinations city-break vote, followed by Lisbon and Copenhagen. The 33-day poll drew 11,614 newsletter respondents, who chose from 64… Read the full news article
The Chao Phraya riverside venue climbs 19 places, joining Four Seasons bars in Hong Kong and Tokyo on the global list. KEY TAKEAWAYS BKK Social Club at Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok ranked No. 30 in The World's 50 Best Bars 2026, up 19 places. The awards were announced on 7 October 2026 in Milan, Italy…. Read the full news article
Eight NH Collection and nhow properties across Europe and Dubai show how restored landmarks, industrial conversions and contemporary icons can connect travellers with local identity. KEY TAKEAWAYS Minor Hotels is highlighting eight NH Collection and nhow properties where architecture is positioned as part of the destination experience. Heritage-led examples include a former Murano glass factory,… Read the full news article
Searches for Madrid rose 27% from August and Prague 22%, while Wizz Air prepares new London Luton links to Asturias, Granada and Malaga later in October. KEY TAKEAWAYS Madrid recorded the largest month-on-month increase in Wizz Air flight searches, rising 27% in September compared with August and 9% compared with July. Prague searches increased 22%… Read the full news article
The airline plans 8.7 million winter seats across Bergamo and Malpensa, with ten new routes and Malpensa capacity up 27%. KEY TAKEAWAYS Ryanair plans 8.7 million Winter 2026 seats across Bergamo and Malpensa, an 11% increase, on a 125-route Milan network. Ten routes are new for the winter season, with six operating from Malpensa and… Read the full news article
Amadeus data points to stronger domestic arrivals, rising hotel rates and growing international demand around two of the United States’ biggest autumn running events. KEY TAKEAWAYS Amadeus data indicates domestic air travel is up 13% around the Chicago marathon period and 45% around the New York marathon period. Chicago marathon-weekend hotel occupancy stands at 85.9%… Read the full news article
The airport expects around 5,000 supporters as the Black Cats travel to Portugal, Poland, Italy and Belgium in their first European campaign since 1973. KEY TAKEAWAYS Newcastle Airport says it has secured 13 additional direct flights for Sunderland AFC’s 2026/27 Europa League away fixtures. Around 5,000 Sunderland supporters are expected to travel through the airport… Read the full news article
The national carrier is offering discounts of up to 30 per cent for bookings made by 30 September, with travel available through 15 December 2026 KEY TAKEAWAYS Bulgaria Air is offering discounts of up to 30 per cent across its international network for bookings made from 15 to 30 September 2026. Promotional travel is available… Read the full news article
From late-season hiking in the Aosta Valley and quiet Costa Smeralda beaches to Milan dining and Umbrian harvest experiences, the group is using autumn to showcase four contrasting Italian stays. KEY TAKEAWAYS Aethos is promoting four contrasting Italian autumn stays across Monterosa, Milan, Saragano and Sardinia. Aethos Monterosa closes for its seasonal break on 27… Read the full news article
The phased network revival adds 49 weekly flights and 470,000 winter seats linking nine European cities with the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Jordan. KEY TAKEAWAYS Wizz Air is restoring 12 routes and 49 weekly flights to Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Jeddah and Amman across the 2026-27 winter programme. The airline says the returning services will provide… Read the full news article
The carrier says summer queues exposed technical and staffing problems as a temporary EU safeguard allowing biometric checks to be eased at congested crossings expires. KEY TAKEAWAYS Ryanair is asking the European Commission to restore EES flexibility until at least April 2027 after the temporary congestion safeguard expired on September 6. EES has been fully… Read the full news article
Pettitts Travel’s 70-city index places New Delhi and Florence next, using museums, heritage, religious sites, languages, UNESCO listings and food markets to score cultural depth. KEY TAKEAWAYS Venice ranks first with a perfect 10/10 in Pettitts Travel’s current 70-city cultural destinations index, ahead of New Delhi and Florence. Seven Italian cities appear in the top… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Ryanair has marked the milestone of carrying more than 7 million passengers through Belfast International Airport since it began operating to and from the airport ten years ago. For summer 2026, the airline is operating 166 weekly flights across 15 routes, including leisure destinations such as Alicante, Lanzarote and Malta, and city break… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) All Nippon Airways and Lufthansa Group will expand their Europe Japan joint venture to include ITA Airways from autumn 2026, strengthening travel connectivity between Japan, Italy and the wider European network. The agreement, signed during the IATA Annual General Meeting in Rio de Janeiro by ANA, Lufthansa Group and ITA Airways leaders, will… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Four Seasons Hotel Milano has launched a new guest experience in collaboration with renowned street photographer Scott Schuman, also known as The Sartorialist. The offering allows guests to participate in a three-hour photography session across Milan, capturing personal style against the city’s iconic streets and architecture. Introduced during Milan Fashion Week, the experience… Read the full news article
(NEWS) LONDON, 2025-Oct-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Travellers departing from London Luton Airport (LLA) now have even more opportunities to explore Italy, as Wizz Air expands its network with new connections to Rome, Milan, and soon, Venice. According to a press announcement, the airline has introduced 11 weekly flights from Luton to Rome Fiumicino… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) American Airlines is launching six new summer 2026 routes: DFW to Athens and Zurich, and an extended seasonal link to Buenos Aires; MIA to Milan year-round; and PHL to Budapest and Prague seasonally. The airline will deploy Boeing 787-8s and 777-200s across these services, with fares and schedules available August 11. Additionally, American… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Emirates SkyCargo has expanded its freighter operations to enhance connectivity between European destinations and key global markets. Starting Q3 2025, two additional weekly charter freighters will connect Milan and Southeast China via Dubai, while a new stop in Beirut will improve connectivity with Western European markets and the Levant. This expansion, paired with… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Radisson Hotel Group has launched a new digital tool on RadissonHotels.com, enabling guests and local visitors to easily search and book dining experiences at over 1,900 restaurants worldwide. This milestone enhances Radisson’s focus on culinary excellence and local cultural experiences, offering a seamless and intuitive booking process. Signature dining options include ISSEI, Balaustine,… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) American Airlines is set to transform the pre-flight experience at Philadelphia International Airport by launching a new Flagship® lounge this summer that goes beyond being a mere waiting area. The revamped lounge is designed as a vibrant destination and exclusive gateway to Philadelphia, complementing American’s strong flight network, which saw over 19 million… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Wizz Air has reaffirmed its commitment as the Title Sponsor for the Milano Marathon for the second year in a row, celebrating the record-breaking 23rd edition of the race. With over 10,000 runners—including 5,500 international participants—the event showcased a dramatic increase in entries and cemented its reputation as one of Europe’s premier marathons…. Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) ITA Airways has been approved by the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board to start its integration into the global airline alliance, with an official membership expected in early 2026. This decision comes after ITA Airways’ recent induction into the Lufthansa Group and will see the carrier contribute 360 daily flights to the Alliance,… Read the full news article
A modern take on historical charm in iconic Italian destinations (IN SHORT) Six Senses has partnered with Gruppo Statuto to expand its presence in Italy by opening two new luxury properties: Six Senses Milan in 2025 and Six Senses Lake Como in 2028. These new additions will follow the successful launch of Six Senses Rome… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Philippine Airlines (PAL) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have signed a codeshare partnership agreement to offer expanded flight options for travelers between the Philippines and Singapore, as well as connections to other domestic and international destinations through their hubs. The codeshare will commence on flights between Singapore and Manila, with SIA codesharing on PAL… Read the full news article
1.8 million passengers have travelled with Emirates on the route since operations began in 2013 Airline has facilitated trade between Italy, the US and the rest of the world by uplifting over 37,000 tonnes of export cargo over the past ten years Milan, New York, 2023-Oct-03 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates, the world’s largest… Read the full news article
easyJet is back to its 2019 capacity on its ski routes with two million seats now available Heavy snowfall is expected to continue across France easyJet’s flight schedule to European ski destinations increases by 30% this winter compared to 2022 easyJet is the number one operator to the main Alpine airports including Lyon, Grenoble, Geneva,… Read the full news article
Vantaa, Finland, 2023-Jan-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Finnair has updated its traffic programme for short-haul flights in the summer season 2023. Finnair will fly to more than 50 destinations in Europe, and has now added frequencies to several European capitals, such as Berlin, Copenhagen, Vilnius and Riga. Bodø is a new destination for Finnair,… Read the full news article
MAKE THE MOST OF THE NEW FEB BANK HOLIDAY WITH RYANAIR FARES FROM JUST €24.99 DUBLIN, Ireland, 2023-Jan-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Ryanair, Ireland’s no. 1 airline for low fares, choice and reliability has today (16 Jan) announced a January blues-beating 24-hour seat sale with fares from just €24.99 – lifting the January gloom… Read the full news article
London, UK, 2023-Jan-03 — /Travel PR News/ — British Airways has announced a new daily flight from London Heathrow to Florence, Italy, for Summer 2023. Starting on 16 April 2023, the new flight will operate daily from London Heathrow’s Terminal 5 at 07:50 on an A320Neo aircraft. Known for its Renaissance art scene, architectural masterpieces… Read the full news article
