Passengers flying from New York to Rome—or any origin served by SkyTeam members—can now seamlessly continue their journeys on a high-speed train to explore the scenic landscapes of Italy—all on a single ticket. This new capability is part of the latest move from SkyTeam, which inked a partnership with Italy’s national rail operator, Trenitalia, followed closely after the airline alliance group partnered with Eurostar for similar operations. Announced at the World Aviation Festival in Amsterdam, SkyTeam is deepening its commitment to integrated, sustainable travel by joining forces with Italy’s leading rail operator. But what does this mean for travelers, and how could it shape the future of transportation across Europe? Once all government approvals are in place, passengers can fly into Rome or Milan, collect their luggage, and immediately hop onto one of Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecciarossa trains to continue their journey across Italy.<br/>
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The German hub has welcomed the arrival of Vietnamese Airlines with flights to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. In line with its plans to develop connectivity between the Bavarian capital and Asia, Vietnam Airlines has celebrated its premiere at Munich Airport. Passengers can now travel to Hanoi on Mondays and Saturday, while Ho Chi Minh City is served once a week on Tuesdays with the frequency expected to increase to two flights per week (including Thursdays) from December 2024. “The connections are a significant expansion of our Asia services and strengthen Munich Airport’s position as one of the leading aviation hubs in Europe,” said Jost Lammers, CEO of Munich Airport. “We are confident that these new direct flights will further enhance economic ties and cultural exchange between Bavaria and Vietnam.” The flights will be operated on Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft and mark the Vietnamese carrier’s fourth European destination. The airline already operates flights to Frankfurt, London Heathrow and Paris Charles de Gaulle.<br/>
Korean Air announced on Tuesday that it has increased the use of domestic food ingredients in its in-flight meals to support local farming and fishing communities. According to the airline, 64 percent of its food ingredient supplies came from Korea in 2024, reflecting an increase of about 4 percentage points compared to the average figure compiled over five years starting from 2018. This growth has been driven by a swift rise in demand for international flights, which is projected to return to pre-pandemic levels. The airline anticipates that this percentage will continue to grow as the global aviation industry normalizes once again. Korean Air has also committed to raising the proportion of domestic food ingredients to support the regional agricultural sector, which is facing challenges due to low domestic consumption. During the first half of this year, the airline served in-flight meals to an average of around 44,000 passengers each day on its flights out of Incheon and Busan. Most of the ingredients used by Korean Air — like rice, vegetables and fruit — are sourced from domestic producers. However, certain items, including oranges, kiwis and specific seafood products, are imported if they aren’t available locally.<br/>