Air One, the Italian airline, said last week that it is launching its first flights between the United States and Italy, including a flight from Boston to Milan. Air One said its inaugural flight to Boston will arrive at Logan International Airport on June 14; the Boston-Milan connection will fly daily except Tuesday and Thursday.
Air One noted in its press release, "From liftoff, Air One passengers will be immersed in Italian culture, thanks to Italian cuisine, in-flight entertainment offering Italian films, and with onboard outfitting that guarantees maximum relaxation, making the flight an authentic 'Made in Italy' experience."
CHRIS REIDY
Sevilla is a tangle of narrow alleys, one-way streets, and main thoroughfares where the drivers must take their training at the bullring. (Sound familiar?) Driving there is, at best, an inconvenience, and usually much worse. But the city in southwest Spain is undaunted in its efforts to make it easier to get around. The city government's Infrastructure for Sustainability office sponsors a solution that even Boston could embrace. The SEVICI initiative touts bicycle riding as good for the environment - and makes it irresistible by providing access to nice, solid bikes for only 5 euros a week (or 10 euros per year, if you live there). The snazzy silver and red cycles are parked at 250 high-tech stands all over the city. Each stand has a kiosk where you can subscribe with a credit card and pick up and deposit bikes. For details on the program visit sevici.es.
PATRICIA HARRIS
