American Airlines is betting on Rome again and, for the summer of 2022, will be operating routes from five airports in the United States to Rome’s Fiumicino airport. Daily Philadelphia services will start from 3 March and run through the 2022-2023 winter season. From 5 April it will be the turn of the daily seasonal flights from the hubs of New York JFK, Dallas-Fort Worth and Chicago, and after more than two years since it was suspended the seasonal Charlotte-Rome route will also resume.
Back to 2019 traffic levels
"We are simply thrilled to be back as the airline offering the highest number of daily connections between the United States and Rome during the summer season”, commented Rhett Workman, Managing Director EMEA and Asia Operations of American Airlines. “Italy and Rome are two very important destinations in our global network and, thanks to the great collaboration with Aeroporti di Roma over the last two years, we are happy to return to the same levels as in 2019. This is an excellent starting point for us to start growing again side by side."
Fiumicino one of the most efficient airports in Europe and worldwide
"The United States is the main intercontinental market for Rome and Italy, and the first one that returns to operating routes in line with pre-Covid levels,” added Ivan Bassato, Chief Aviation Officer Aeroporti di Roma. “This was also possible thanks to the constant partnership with airlines in developing and implementing security protocols that have made Fiumicino one of the most proactive, innovative and efficient airports in Europe and worldwide."
Three classes of travel experience
All American Airlines flights between the US and Rome Fiumicino will be operated by Boeing 777-2 and Boeing 787-8 aircraft equipped with high-speed Wi-Fi, power outlets and screens for access to in-flight entertainment at each individual seat. Passengers travelling on all these routes can choose from three travel experiences: Flagship Business, Premium Economy and Main Cabin.
