Kiwi.com to power Milan Malpensa Airport’s ‘ViaMilano’ self-connect service

When travelers book a self-connect itinerary through Milan Malpensa Airport on Kiwi.com’s or Milan Malpensa Airport’s websites, with a layover of less than 3 hours, they will gain access to the ViaMilano SmartPass, enjoying a swift stopover experience covered by this FastTrack service.

Milan Malpensa Airport is the second biggest airport in Italy from where you can reach unique  worldwide destinations not served from many airports . With almost 195 destinations served by around 82 carriers , the opportunities offered to the travel demand are many, diversified and affordable to all the traffic segments thanks to the stimulating presence of many airlines including major low cost. Kiwi.com’s powerful algorithm combined with ViaMilano service, offers unique opportunities to build self-connecting itineraries, creating more than 800 different carrier combinations, and make Milan Malpensa a world-class virtual hub.

Andrea Tucci, Vice President of SEA Milan Airports, said, “SEA Group, in 2012, was a pioneer in the creation and development of the self-connect concept with the ViaMilano brand. We believe that it is one of the essential travel modalities on which the industry is orienting itself and that it is already considered as a valid and often economical alternative to the more traditional offer of itineraries in connection proposed by carriers.”

“The service designed by Kiwi.com is easy, comfortable and seamless for the self-connecting passengers. Kiwi.com also provides passengers with a paid insurance service that protects them against flight changes or cancellations caused by the carrier. The collaboration with Kiwi.com exploits the potential offered by the advantageous geographical position of Malpensa, a crossroads, in the pre-pandemic period, for approximately 195 routes served by over 82 airlines. Passengers in transit at Malpensa will also be able to pleasantly enrich their travel experience thanks to the wide range of shopping and food services available at the airport.“

Golan Shaked, Chief Commercial Officer at Kiwi.com, added, “We’re delighted that Milan Malpensa Airport has recognised Kiwi.com as the right partner to support the growth of the ViaMilano service. Since the onset of the pandemic, self-connecting itineraries have played an important role in connecting routes that have been left unserved.  As travel continues on its steady recovery, we see travellers wanting to make their own choice on how to reach their destinations and not be restricted by commercial agreements made between airlines.

“Thanks to Kiwi.com’s ability to connect airlines and create unique itineraries, travellers from anywhere in the world can reach the most beautiful places and islands of Italy via Milan Malpensa and those based in Italy can reach their desired destination virtually anywhere in the world and enjoy a speedy and smooth transfer experience with the ViaMilano service.”

The FastTrack voucher received with the Smart Pass will help passengers to reduce the transfer time and reach the gate of the next flight faster, giving more time for buying Italian food and wine specialities or trying a real Italian espresso before continuing their journey.

Milan Malpensa Airport and Kiwi.com are already looking at how to extend the service to offer further benefits and options to passengers travelling via the airport which will support the growth plans of the airport and it’s value as a virtual hub.