Five years after its inaugural flight—operated on October 15, 2021, at 06:20 from Milan Linate to Bari aboard an Airbus A320 bearing the commemorative “Born in 2021” livery—ITA Airways marks its fifth anniversary, consolidating its operational growth and international commercial integration.
Over this period, the carrier has achieved the following operational milestones:
- Passengers carried: Approximately 72 million travelers.
- Scheduled operations: More than 580,000 scheduled flights.
- Fleet development: An active fleet of 109 aircraft, 75% of which are new-generation models.
The airline is currently showcasing its Winter 2026/2027 schedule at the TTG Travel Experience international trade show in Rimini, exhibiting in Hall 7 (booth 331–411), a space shared jointly with Lufthansa Group.
“ITA Airways’ fifth anniversary is a major milestone that allows us to look back with pride at the ground covered and, above all, to look ahead with confidence toward the next phases of our growth,” said Joerg Eberhart, CEO and General Manager of ITA Airways. The executive underscored that the new intercontinental routes represent the first step in a comprehensive development and investment plan shared with Lufthansa Group to bolster the airline’s network and competitiveness.
Winter 2026/2027 Route Network
During the Winter 2026/2027 season, the carrier will operate a network of 55 destinations, comprising:
- 16 domestic routes within Italy.
- 21 international routes.
- 18 intercontinental routes.
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Connectivity to the Caribbean and the Indian Ocean
- Santo Domingo: On November 30, 2026, ITA Airways will launch a new nonstop service from Rome Fiumicino to Santo Domingo. The route will be operated with Airbus A330neo aircraft, flying once weekly on Mondays and adding a second weekly frequency on Sundays between December 14 and April 5, 2027.
- Mauritius: The airline will increase frequencies from two to three weekly flights between October 25 and April 5, 2027, to meet leisure travel demand, particularly from the Italian outbound market.
- Male (Maldives): Flights have been confirmed starting December 16, 2026, operating continuously through April 5, 2027.
Summer 2027 Outlook: Launch of Caracas and Verona Expansion
Looking ahead to the Summer 2027 schedule, the airline will strengthen its long-haul presence:
- New Intercontinental Route: Rome Fiumicino – Caracas: Effective March 30, 2027, ITA Airways will inaugurate nonstop flights connecting Rome and Caracas with three weekly services (Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays). The route, operated with Airbus A330-900 equipment, aims to reinforce the carrier’s strategic footprint across South America and strengthen ties between Italy and the continent. Tickets are already available for purchase across all sales channels.
- Domestic Network Expansion: Starting March 28, 2027, the airline will add a service connecting Rome Fiumicino and Verona with 21 weekly flights, enhancing connectivity for the region’s tourism and industrial sectors into its core hub-and-spoke network.
Alliances and Integration with Lufthansa Group
The carrier’s presence at the Rimini travel trade show also reaffirms the advancement of commercial and corporate synergies with Lufthansa Group. Through existing codeshare agreements with Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, and Air Dolomiti, customers now have access to more than 150 combined destinations across European and intercontinental markets.
Furthermore, ITA Airways’ entry into Star Alliance in 2026 has expanded passenger benefits and solidified Rome Fiumicino Airport’s standing as an international hub fully integrated into the global air transport network.
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