https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Italy in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Passengers can now fly from the United States to northern Italy's biggest airport without quarantining if they book a special 'Covid-free' flight. https://www.thelocal.it/20210311/italy-approves-covid-tested-flights-from-us-to-milan Thu, 11 Mar 2021 12:13:42 +0100 italy-approves-covid-tested-flights-from-us-to-milan You can take hand luggage, but you're not guaranteed an empty seat next to you. Here's what to be prepared for when you next fly to Italy. https://www.thelocal.it/20200807/what-to-expect-when-youre-flying-to-italy Fri, 07 Aug 2020 20:30:05 +0200 what-to-expect-when-youre-flying-to-italy After banning hand luggage on flights to and from Italy for "health reasons" last month, the Italian government has now lifted the rule from July 15th. https://www.thelocal.it/20200715/italy-lifts-ban-on-hand-luggage-on-flights Wed, 15 Jul 2020 14:42:25 +0200 italy-lifts-ban-on-hand-luggage-on-flights Italian authorities have announced that hand luggage is banned on all national and international flights as of Friday June 26th. https://www.thelocal.it/20200626/italy-bans-all-hand-luggae-on-flights-for-safety-reasons Fri, 26 Jun 2020 19:16:27 +0200 italy-bans-all-hand-luggae-on-flights-for-safety-reasons Pack an extra face mask and cut back on hand luggage: the Italian government has introduced new coronavirus precautions for anyone taking a flight in Italy. https://www.thelocal.it/20200615/italy-new-rules-on-flying Mon, 15 Jun 2020 19:38:51 +0200 italy-new-rules-on-flying Travellers to Italy often choose to take a taste of the country home with them by filling their suitcases with local food and drinks - only to be thwarted by airports' strict regulations on carrying liquids. https://www.thelocal.it/20170621/italian-genoa-airport-makes-exception-to-liquids-flight-allowance-rule-but-only-for-pesto Wed, 21 Jun 2017 16:22:49 +0200 italian-genoa-airport-makes-exception-to-liquids-flight-allowance-rule-but-only-for-pesto Travellers flying between the US and Rome will soon be able to take advantage of three new low-cost routes announced this week. https://www.thelocal.it/20170601/low-cost-flights-to-be-launched-between-rome-and-the-us Thu, 01 Jun 2017 11:21:20 +0200 low-cost-flights-to-be-launched-between-rome-and-the-us Alitalia workers will begin voting this week on a high-stakes restructuring deal drawn up by management and unions to save the ailing carrier, a trade union source said on Tuesday. https://www.thelocal.it/20170419/alitalia-employees-prepare-to-vote-on-rescue-deal Wed, 19 Apr 2017 10:41:16 +0200 alitalia-employees-prepare-to-vote-on-rescue-deal Air traffic in Italy will be disrupted on Monday due to strikes at the nation's airports, including a four-hour work stoppage by air traffic controllers. https://www.thelocal.it/20170320/alitalia-strikes-disrupt-travel-in-italy Mon, 20 Mar 2017 09:59:59 +0100 alitalia-strikes-disrupt-travel-in-italy Struggling Italian airline Alitalia on Wednesday announced a new strategic cost-cutting plan, as it seeks to head off turbulence and return to profitability by the end of 2019. https://www.thelocal.it/20170316/alitalia-has-revealed-its-cost-cutting-plan Thu, 16 Mar 2017 10:04:18 +0100 alitalia-has-revealed-its-cost-cutting-plan A British tourist has been fined for 'obscene acts' after defecating at an Italian airport, just after disembarking the plane. https://www.thelocal.it/20161012/british-man-fined-3000-for-defecating-on-runway-of-italy-airport Wed, 12 Oct 2016 18:45:05 +0200 british-man-fined-3000-for-defecating-on-runway-of-italy-airport