Italy

Alitalia’s successor plans to launch four long-haul routes to the US later this year.

Canada’s flag-carrier is rebuilding its European network with the resumption of service to Munich and plans to launch seasonal flights to Milan.

The successor to Alitalia will begin flying with 52 aircraft in its fleet.

Travelers will be keen to seek out authentic experiences once they begin to take vacations again.

Eighteen new routes are being launched from the city as low-cost operators continue to fight for market share on Italian routes.

Eighteen routes to destinations in nine countries are being launched as part of the ULCC’s latest expansion in Italy.

The move strengthens the ULCC’s presence in the Italian capital, from where it is set to have more than 470 departing weekly flights.

Completion of the scheme comes as the Italian airport targets a traffic increase this summer.

Past attempts at scheduled services from Balzano have failed economically.

The ULCC plans to offer more than 4 million departure seats from Italy during the current summer season—a huge increase from the 1.9 million available during summer 2019.

Wizz Air is stepping up competition with Ryanair at Bari in southern Italy, while the Hungarian carrier’s Abu Dhabi offshoot is also growing.

Routes Reconnected hears from tourism experts on how the industry can lower barriers to travel.

Speaking at Routes Reconnected, Eddie Wilson warned that there will be “a lot of pain” for some primary and secondary airports across Europe in the coming years.

The Italian airline intends to begin marketing services 'as soon as possible.'

The new leisure service is being added by airBaltic from June.

The Canary Islands-based airline will deploy its five new Embraer E195-E2s on the routes.

A fifth freedom route from Milan to New York, as well as flights between Dubai and Orlando, are set to restart in June.

The three airlines are adding capacity and routes to the Sardinian airport this summer.

Routes’ latest infographic takes a closer look at Italy’s aviation market as airlines and airports prepare for the northern summer season.

Six new routes are being launched from Albania’s capital, increasing the number of services offered by the airline to 27.

The Italian carrier hopes to grow its transatlantic network to fly to destinations in the US.

Wizz Air’s plans to open a new base in Palermo come as the Sicilian airport’s largest operator Ryanair prepares to increase its presence.

Peak summer season 2021 passenger numbers could reach 70% of 2019 levels, Ryanair Group CEO Michael O’Leary predicts.

Two services to popular vacation destinations are joining the LCC’s network from the Italian city.

The Greek charter and wet lease specialist aims for a March launch from Forli for scheduled routes.