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Italy's least wow business class: review Aereolineas Argentinas from Rome to Buenos Aires

"Hey Barbone, but why haven't you reviewed Aerolíneas Argentinas yet?" I used to get this question at least once a week and...

March 16, 2026

5 min by theflyer - 2 months ago

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No ifs or buts. The Plaza Premium First Lounge at Rome Fiumicino is worth what it costs.

In recent days I have been for the "first time" as a customer in the new Premium First Plaza at Rome Fiumicino, se...

February 4, 2026

2 min by theflyer - 3 months ago

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5.5

But how sad are the hotels "near" Fiumicino: review Hilton Garden Inn

There was a time, not so long ago, when Rome Fiumicino was not the best airport in Europe, did not have 5-star...

2 January 2026

3 min by theflyer - 4 months ago

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Ongoing update: Here's how to fly (in business class) on ITA Airways' A350 in late 2025

To those who don't know me, it might seem strange that I haven't set foot on a wide-body aircraft....

December 20, 2025

6 min by theflyer - 5 months ago

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7.5

Prima Vista did it again: the new lounge at T1 is really nice, though....

About two months after opening, I finally managed to visit the new Prima Vista lounge at Fiumicino Terminal 1,...

October 29, 2025

2 min by theflyer - 7 months ago

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7.5

In business class on China Southern's 787/9: a banquet at 30,000 feet

Chinese airlines flying to Italy and Europe in general have been offering very attractive fares for many months,...

August 8, 2024

5 min by theflyer - 2 years ago

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My "first time" on Aeroitalia's ATR: review of Bergamo/Rome flight

Italy is a market dominated by low-cost airlines; we are the country in the EU where companies (read Ryanair) have disrupted the...

July 8, 2024

3 min by theflyer - 2 years ago

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How to fly in Economy on ITA Airways' A330neo

Six months later, I was finally able to try out the new economy class cabin on board the new...

March 3, 2024

4 min by theflyer - 2 years ago

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My 'first time' in business class on ITA Airways: "it (almost) made me forget to be afraid of flying"

Do you know the Italian theme song of "Will, the Prince of Bel Air"? "...First class but it's a blast! Orange juice...

February 18, 2024

7 min by Julia Mietta - 2 years ago

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There's a new queen at Fiumicino Terminal 3: Prima Vista is (arguably) the best of the independent lounges

I had announced its opening last year, but I must say that I totally missed the ribbon cutting....

January 17, 2024

3 min by theflyer - 2 years ago

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