ITA Airways launches new Chicago – Rome nonstop flight
ITA Airways opened its new Chicago O’Hare – Rome Fiumicino nonstop connection. The inaugural flight, which departed at 3:00 p.m. (local time) from the American city, was operated with the new Airbus A330neo, the cutting edge of ITA Airways’ fleet and the ultimate reference in technology, digitalization, innovation, efficiency and “Made in Italy” design. To […]
Two Rome airports are first in the world to receive Biosafety Trust certification
There has been major international recognition for Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Rome Ciampino Giovan Battista Pastine Airport (CIA) in the fight against the spread of COVID-19 and preventing biological risk from pathogens. The two Rome airports – managed by Aeroporti di Roma (ADR) – are the first airports in the world […]
IAG eyes Paris, Rome as bases for new LCC Level
International Airlines Group (IAG) is considering Paris and Rome as potential bases for its new long-haul, low-cost carrier (LCC) Level, which plans to launch flights from Barcelona June 1. Level will initially operate two Airbus A330s from Barcelona to Los Angeles, followed by San Francisco (Oakland) on June 2, Punta Cana on June 10 and […]
IATA: Italian Aviation Tax to Cost 2,300 Jobs a Year
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) condemned a sudden increase in the Italian Council Tax levied on air passengers which will damage Italian economic competitiveness, and result in 2,300 jobs a year being lost. Effective immediately in January, without any advance warning or consultation, Italian authorities announced a 33-38% increase in its Council Tax, amounting […]
