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ITA Airways

Oct 23, 2026

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2 min read

ITA Airways plans Rome–Caracas flights as Venezuela’s connections rebuild

The proposed service will restore a link absent since the Alitalia era, with three weekly flights offering another potential route between Europe and Venezuela.

James Warren-Oliver

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Could Air India finally offer a consistent experience from Heathrow?

Oct 22, 2026

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3 min read

Could Air India finally offer a consistent experience from Heathrow?

Bengaluru is next in line for refurbished Dreamliners, bringing a more predictable cabin offering closer. Passengers departing from other UK airports will need to look more carefully.

James Warren-Oliver

The Flight Edit brings you the best of aviation and travel, from cheap flights and points offers to airline news, hotels and the stories worth knowing…

ITA Airways plans Rome–Caracas flights as Venezuela’s connections rebuild

The proposed service will restore a link absent since the Alitalia era, with three weekly flights offering another potential route between Europe and Venezuela.

ITA Airways

Could Air India finally offer a consistent experience from Heathrow?

Bengaluru is next in line for refurbished Dreamliners, bringing a more predictable cabin offering closer. Passengers departing from other UK airports will need to look more carefully.

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Lufthansa’s new flagship is heading to Tokyo: what passengers can expect

Four cabins and a greater emphasis on premium seating will shape the airline’s latest arrival, but booking one of its launch routes will not guarantee the new aircraft.

Europe

Would you pay more to fly on a widebody aircraft?

An extra aisle, a seatback screen and that long-haul feeling can make a flight more appealing. But how much are they actually worth?

Vietnam Airlines Economy review: two flights, two very different experiences for £141.60

The flagship aircraft might grab the attention, but how does the experience hold up when the journey continues on a smaller plane?

Vietnam Airlines

Tokyo to Osaka by Shinkansen: is Green Car worth the upgrade?

Japan’s bullet train offers a compelling alternative to flying between Tokyo and Osaka. We travelled in Green Car on Nozomi 323 to see what the premium cabin adds.

Train

Heathrow says more than 40 airlines want slots as expansion pressure grows

Heathrow says more than 40 airlines are seeking slots at the airport. The claim adds weight to its third-runway campaign, but new routes remain dependent on capacity, funding and approval.

Heathrow Airport

Fighter jets escort Corendon flight after false hijack alert

German fighter jets escorted a Corendon flight into Nuremberg after a false hijack alert. The airline blamed a communications malfunction, while the incident temporarily halted airport operations.

Europe

ITA Airways plans Rome–Caracas flights as Venezuela’s connections rebuild

Could Air India finally offer a consistent experience from Heathrow?

The Flight Edit brings you the best of aviation and travel, from cheap flights and points offers to airline news, hotels and the stories worth knowing…

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ITA Airways plans Rome–Caracas flights as Venezuela’s connections rebuild

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