All the direct flight routes from Europe to Central and South America With tourism numbers up 37% in Brazil and 24% in Guyana, more and more travellers are heading to Central and South America. Euronews · Sep 20
Lufthansa to resume flights to Riyadh, Amman from September Lufthansa Group will gradually resume flight operations to Riyadh and Amman starting in September. The German airline will first restart service to Riyadh from Frankfurt on September 10. Italy's ITA Airways will also restart flights from Rome to Riyadh beginning September 15. Austrian Airlines will offer three flights weekly from… The Economic Times · Jul 16
New flight routes launching to and from Europe in autumn and winter 2026 Whether you’re chasing an autumn break or a winter escape, airlines are rolling out new flight routes to and from Europe in 2026. Euronews · Jul 10
Dubai, Middle East travel warning: Have airlines resumed flight operations? Travel warning for Dubai, Middle East: Iran deal and the imminent reopening of Strait of Hormuz have led to possibility about situation returning to normalcy. The Economic Times · Jun 19
Lufthansa to take majority control of Italy’s ITA Airways in €325mn deal Lufthansa, one of Europe's top airlines, announced Tuesday its intention to expand its current minority stake in Italy's ITA Airways to 90%. Euronews · May 12
ITA Airways to raise ticket prices, sees no flight cuts from fuel costs ITA Airways will not cut flights despite rising jet fuel costs, with 80% of its 2026 needs hedged. The airline plans a 5% to 10% fare increase this year to offset higher expenses. CEO Joerg Eberhart indicated that Lufthansa's decision to increase its stake in ITA is pending. The Economic Times · May 6
Lufthansa Group cancels 20,000 flights as jet fuel prices soar The group, which includes Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, ITA Airways and SWISS, said it has focused cuts on "unprofitable short-haul flights" through to October. Euronews · Apr 22
Combined air-rail tickets: How to fly, ride and explore Europe on one booking Booking a train ticket through your airline can take all the hassle out of onward travel, and will ensure you’re protected when things don’t go to plan. Euronews · Apr 13
Pope Leo says aerial bombing should be banned in fresh condemnation of war Pontiff tells Italian airline staff planes ‘should always be carriers of peace, never of war’ The Guardian - UK · Mar 23
Airport strikes in Italy could cause flight chaos next week The Italian government is attempting to negotiate with unions The Independent UK · Feb 11
Air France-KLM to take majority control of Scandinavian airline SAS The Franco-Dutch airline is looking for consolidation options to help it compete with rivals. Euronews · Jul 4, 2025
Strikes Hit Lufthansa Profits, Olympics Dent Air France German airline giant Lufthansa said Thursday its 2024 profits dived during a turbulent year marked by strikes, rising costs and delays in aircraft deliveries, but vowed a turnaround plan will boost earnings this year. International Business Times · Mar 6, 2025
German Lufthansa closes deal to acquire 41% of ITA Airways, gaining full control by 2033 German Lufthansa Group has finalized its acquisition of Italian airline ITA Airways, closing a long period of uncertainty for Italy’s former flagship carrier The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025
Alitalia will lay off over 2,000 remaining employees as liquidation nears Italy’s former national carrier Alitalia has started procedures for the collective dismissal of its remaining 2,059 employees The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2024
Top News · Aug 2, 2024 ITA Airways Suspends Tel Aviv Flights Over Security Concerns ITA Airways suspends flights to Tel Aviv amid security concerns, in line with other airlines' actions in response to Middle East tensions.
International Business Times · Jul 3, 2024 EU Clears Lufthansa's Proposed ITA Airways Stake, With Conditions The EU's powerful competition regulator on Wednesday announced it has conditionally approved German airline Lufthansa's proposed stake in Italy's ITA Airways.
Top News · Mar 27, 2024 ITA Airways Chair Discusses Partnership With Lufthansa ITA Airways partners with Lufthansa to enhance market position and operational capabilities, driving growth and innovation in the aviation industry.
International Business Times · Mar 7, 2024 Lufthansa Doubles Profit In 2023, But Strikes Cast Shadow German airline giant Lufthansa more than doubled its profits in 2023, extending a rebound from the coronavirus pandemic even as it faces fresh risks from a wave of industrial action.
International Business Times · Jan 23, 2024 EU Probes Lufthansa's Proposed Buy Of ITA Stake The EU's powerful antitrust authority opened an in-depth investigation on Tuesday into German airline Lufthansa's proposed stake in Italy's ITA Airways, over fears it could hurt competition.
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The Independent UK · May 25, 2023 German airline Lufthansa signs deal for minority stake in Italy's struggling ITA Airways German airline Lufthansa on Thursday signed a deal with the Italian government for a minority share in the long-struggling ITA Airways, formerly Alitalia
Reuters · Jan 17, 2023 Italy to decide fate of top Treasury officials on Jan. 19, sources say Italy's cabinet is likely to decide on Jan. 19 the fate of two influential Treasury officials, sources said, with nationalist Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni seen as pushing to appoint figures closer to her right-wing administration in key jobs.
Reuters · Jan 12, 2023 ITA Airways investigates ground collision at New York's JFK airport Italy's ITA Airways said on Thursday it had launched an investigation into a ground collision involving one of its aircraft at New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport - the second such incident in less than a year.
The Times of India · Dec 5, 2022 Roman holiday: ITA Airways starts Delhi-Rome nonstops; India-Italy connectivity to get major boost soon NEW DELHI: India-Italy connectivity is all set to get a big boost. Erstwhile Italian carrier Alitalia’s successor ITA Airways has started its nonstop between Delhi and Rome Fiumicino.
The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2022 Which Italy flights are affected by strikes this weekend? EasyJet has cancelled around 200 flights amid strike disruption