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✈ Swiss confirms the halt of direct flights to Beirut and Tel Aviv until August 21, citing Middle East security concerns. Airspace over Iran, Iraq, and Israel will also be avoided. Lufthansa, Swiss' group partner, similarly extends no-fly zones over Iran and Iraq and suspends flights to/from Tel Aviv, Tehran, Beirut, Amman, and Erbil until the same date.

💰 The Italian Ministry of Tourism clarified FAQs on insurance policy corrections for insolvency or civil liability after issuing guidelines. The update, published in response to the Public Notice of July 31, 2023 (prot. n. 14406/23), assists travel agencies and tour operators as per the decree of June 28, 2023 (prot. n. 12331/23). FAQs detail representations by accountants and policy start dates. Full FAQs are available [here](https://www.ministeroturismo.gov.it/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/FAQ_Avviso-2-agosto-2024_-ADV-TO-rettifica-istanze-ammesse-con-riserva-RC-e-insolvenza_v.8ago2024_rev3.pdf).

💳 The Italian Antitrust Authority greenlights Booking.com's commitments following a probe into alleged market dominance abuse in online hotel booking services, initiated in March. Observations on commitments by Booking.com entities must be submitted by September 13, 2024, to the AGCM's Department of Competition in Rome. Details are available on the AGCM website.