Naples Airport gains popularity among US legacy carriers, strengthening its position as a preferred destination for major US airlines.
“Our network comprises 113 destinations, predominantly international”
Both American Airlines and Delta Air Lines are now joining United Airlines, a trailblazer in flights between Capodichino and New York, signalling a significant expansion of the airport's intercontinental network. Roberto Barbieri, CEO of Gesac, the management company of Naples International Airport, explains, “Our network comprises 113 destinations, predominantly international, which have significantly boosted incoming traffic, with the most substantial markets originating from Great Britain, France, Germany, Scandinavia, and the Baltic countries.”
2023 has been a milestone year for Naples Airport
The concluding year witnessed several milestones for the Neapolitan airport, particularly during the summer. “Various records were achieved, including the historic peak of passengers in a month recorded in August, with over 1 million 475 thousand transits and a single-day record of 52,843 passengers on 11 August. We anticipate closing 2023 with over 12 million passengers, surpassing pre-COVID and 2022 levels. These encouraging figures reflect the substantial efforts we have made with airlines to enhance and diversify the network, promoting the use of larger aircraft with lower environmental impact.”
In 2024 there will be four daily US-Naples flights
Regarding network expansion, Barbieri says, “In addition to point-to-point connections, we are placing significant emphasis on intercontinental connectivity. The US market, in particular, will be further boosted from spring 2024, with the introduction of flights to Philadelphia and New York JFK, operated by American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, respectively. These routes complement the existing double connection to Newark/New York served by United Airlines, bringing the daily flights from Naples to the United States to four.”
“A rich and diversified network”
Highlighting the strengths of Capodichino, Barbieri says the airport has, “Certainly, a rich and diversified network and a balanced customer portfolio consisting of major low-cost carriers based in Naples and legacy carriers. Thanks to connections to the main hubs the latter allow passengers to continue to any destination worldwide with a single transit. The market is responding positively despite inflationary pressure.”
