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 The budget airline easyJet has announced another new route from south-west France - this time connecting to Italy with an eye to weekend breaks. https://www.thelocal.it/20260513/easyjet-to-launch-new-route-between-italy-and-south-west-france Wed, 13 May 2026 16:32:03 +0200 easyjet-to-launch-new-route-between-italy-and-south-west-france The EU plans to force railway companies operating across the bloc to sell rivals’ tickets on their websites and share data with booking platforms, under new rules that are intended to boost train travel. https://www.thelocal.it/20260513/one-trip-one-ticket-new-eu-rules-aim-to-ease-train-travel Wed, 13 May 2026 12:59:22 +0200 one-trip-one-ticket-new-eu-rules-aim-to-ease-train-travel Uneven application of EES rules at Italy’s airports has caused chaos and confusion for foreign residents; The Local has been digging for answers. https://www.thelocal.it/20260427/what-are-the-ees-rules-for-residents-at-each-italian-airport Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:14:03 +0200 what-are-the-ees-rules-for-residents-at-each-italian-airport Italy's health ministry traced passengers in four regions after they were identified as travelling with a woman who later died from the disease. https://www.thelocal.it/20260511/hantavirus-italy-puts-four-people-in-quarantine-after-klm-flight Mon, 11 May 2026 11:34:53 +0200 hantavirus-italy-puts-four-people-in-quarantine-after-klm-flight The European Commission on Friday clarified rules on air passenger rights given possible fuel shortages and travel disruption amid conflict in the Middle East. https://www.thelocal.it/20260509/eu-commission-clarifies-flight-compensation-rights-amid-travel-disruption Sat, 09 May 2026 09:32:59 +0200 eu-commission-clarifies-flight-compensation-rights-amid-travel-disruption As jet fuel costs soar due to the Iran war, some airlines flying to Italy are among those finding new ways to pass costs on to passengers. https://www.thelocal.it/20260506/listed-the-airlines-in-italy-cancelling-flights-and-adding-extra-charges Wed, 06 May 2026 13:53:16 +0200 listed-the-airlines-in-italy-cancelling-flights-and-adding-extra-charges The US has given the European Union an ultimatum - grant access to sensitive police data or else lose access to visa-free travel for EU citizens. https://www.thelocal.it/20260506/us-threatens-to-scrap-eu-visa-waivers-over-data-sharing-demands Wed, 06 May 2026 12:42:51 +0200 us-threatens-to-scrap-eu-visa-waivers-over-data-sharing-demands Italy has enough reserves of jet fuel to last through the end of May, the country's transportation minister told parliament on Wednesday. https://www.thelocal.it/20260429/transport-minister-says-italy-has-enough-jet-fuel-to-last-through-may Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:25:56 +0200 transport-minister-says-italy-has-enough-jet-fuel-to-last-through-may Ryanair, Transavia, Volotea and other low-cost airlines are feeling the financial pain from high jet fuel prices as a result of the Middle East war and are cutting flights. https://www.thelocal.it/20260428/budget-airlines-first-to-cut-flights-as-jet-fuel-prices-soar Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:39:16 +0200 budget-airlines-first-to-cut-flights-as-jet-fuel-prices-soar At the time of year when people would normally be booking their summer holidays, there's great uncertainty around whether airlines will cancel flights, or hike prices, due to jet fuel shortages. So what's the situation in Italy? https://www.thelocal.it/20260427/jet-fuel-shortages-will-flights-to-italy-be-cancelled-this-summer Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:27:02 +0200 jet-fuel-shortages-will-flights-to-italy-be-cancelled-this-summer People passing through Italy’s airports now need to grapple with the EU’s Entry and Exit System – so what should travellers expect over the peak summer travel season? https://www.thelocal.it/20260421/ees-what-to-expect-if-youre-travelling-to-italy-this-summer Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:03:00 +0200 ees-what-to-expect-if-youre-travelling-to-italy-this-summer Europe is bracing for potential jet fuel shortages resulting from the ongoing international conflict in the Middle East. If your flight is affected, what are your rights? https://www.thelocal.it/20260424/will-you-be-compensated-if-your-european-flight-is-cancelled-due-to-jet-fuel-shortages Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:10:14 +0200 will-you-be-compensated-if-your-european-flight-is-cancelled-due-to-jet-fuel-shortages Most third-country nationals visiting the EU are constrained by the 90-day rule – but if your partner is Italian, you may be able to benefit from a special exemption. https://www.thelocal.it/20260422/how-does-the-90-day-rule-work-for-partners-of-eu-citizens Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:18:20 +0200 how-does-the-90-day-rule-work-for-partners-of-eu-citizens The EU has moved to tighten rules on pet passports, closing a loophole that has been used by many British second-home owners since Brexit. https://www.thelocal.it/20260422/eu-tightens-rules-for-brits-travelling-to-europe-with-pets Wed, 22 Apr 2026 09:29:35 +0200 eu-tightens-rules-for-brits-travelling-to-europe-with-pets Italian flagship airline ITA Airways said on Tuesday it was increasing direct flights to India and Thailand this August, as the Iran war disrupts routes through the Middle East. https://www.thelocal.it/20260421/italys-ita-boosts-direct-asia-flights-amid-war-in-middle-east Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:22:56 +0200 italys-ita-boosts-direct-asia-flights-amid-war-in-middle-east The European Union said on Tuesday that it was considering importing more jet fuel from the US and requiring member states to hold minimum reserves as the Middle East war squeezes supplies. Brussels will lay out a series of measures on Wednesday. https://www.thelocal.it/20260421/we-must-be-ready-eu-to-lay-out-its-plan-to-deal-with-jet-fuel-crisis Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:48:22 +0200 we-must-be-ready-eu-to-lay-out-its-plan-to-deal-with-jet-fuel-crisis Popular flight routes around Europe are almost impossible for passengers to book by train because of a "stone age" ticketing system, a new report has found as the EU is set to unveil plans for it single ticket system. https://www.thelocal.it/20260421/stone-age-ticket-system-preventing-travellers-in-europe-from-taking-trains Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:50:54 +0200 stone-age-ticket-system-preventing-travellers-in-europe-from-taking-trains Most non-EU citizens face limits on how long they can spend in Italy and the EU as a whole. Here's what the 90-day rule is and how it works. https://www.thelocal.it/20260421/how-does-the-90-day-rule-work-in-italy Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:28:43 +0200 how-does-the-90-day-rule-work-in-italy The EU’s new Entry and Exit System (EES) brings further confusion if you hold dual citizenship, or if you and your partner hold different passports. Here’s what you need to know. https://www.thelocal.it/20260420/ees-and-dual-nationals-how-do-the-rules-apply-to-you-in-italy Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:07:55 +0200 ees-and-dual-nationals-how-do-the-rules-apply-to-you-in-italy Dozens of new flight routes are slotted for peak travel season in Italy – with many options at smaller regional airports for those looking to escape the crowds. https://www.thelocal.it/20260417/33-new-flight-routes-coming-to-italy-this-spring-and-summer Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:51:05 +0200 33-new-flight-routes-coming-to-italy-this-spring-and-summer