American Carriers Take Off with New Italy Routes

December 31, 2024 Add Comment
American Carriers Take Off with New Italy Routes
American Carriers Take Off with New Italy Routes

In a notable development for transatlantic travel, U.S. carriers are making significant investments in Italy for 2025. With multiple new routes and increased capacities, Italy is poised to become a top destination for American tourists and business travelers. Here’s a detailed look at the major expansions planned by leading airlines.

United Airlines (UA)

United Airlines is strengthening its presence in Italy with three new routes:

  1. Denver to Rome – Providing a direct connection from the Rockies to Italy’s capital.
  2. Newark to Palermo – Bringing Sicily into its growing network.
  3. Washington D.C. to Venice – Expanding options for travel to one of Italy’s most iconic cities.

Additional Enhancements:

  • Newark to Rome: Upgraded to the larger Boeing 777-300ER.
  • Newark to Naples: Extended second daily flight to accommodate increased demand.

Delta Air Lines (DL)

Delta Air Lines is introducing four new routes and boosting capacity across key Italian destinations:

  1. New York JFK to Catania – Adding direct access to Sicily’s cultural hub.
  2. Atlanta to Naples – Strengthening connections to southern Italy.
  3. Boston to Milan – Connecting New England to Italy’s financial center.
  4. Minneapolis to Rome – Expanding Delta’s transatlantic reach.

Additional Enhancements:

  • Atlanta to Rome: Increased to 17 weekly flights.
  • Boston to Milan: Upgraded from Boeing 767-300ER to the modern Airbus A330neo.
  • Detroit to Rome: Extended into Winter 2025, making it a year-round service.

American Airlines (AA)

American Airlines is making a strong push into the Italian market with four new destinations:

  1. Dallas to Venice – Providing connections from the southern U.S. to Italy’s romantic city.
  2. Philadelphia to Milan – Strengthening its foothold in Italy’s industrial hub.
  3. Chicago to Naples – Adding Chicago’s first direct flight to southern Italy.
  4. Miami to Rome – Catering to Florida’s demand for European travel.

Additional Enhancements:

  • Philadelphia to Rome: Second daily flight added.
  • Route Adjustments: Cancellation of second daily flights on FCO-DFW/JFK and ORD-VCE due to capacity realignments.

Norse Atlantic Airways (N0)

Norse Atlantic Airways is increasing its Los Angeles to Rome route:

  • Frequency boosted from three to five weekly flights.
  • Operations extended into Winter 2025, emphasizing long-haul low-cost service.

Neos (NO)

Neos is launching a new route from New York JFK to Bari, opening up direct access to Puglia, a growing hotspot for tourism in southern Italy.

ITA Airways (AZ)

Italy’s flagship carrier is also ramping up its U.S. connections:

  • Boston to Rome: Upgrade to Airbus A330-900neo from October 2025.
  • Miami to Rome: Increased to ten weekly flights for Winter 2025.

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