American Airlines to conquer Rome, up to 7 flights a day to the U.S.
American Airlines opens second daily flight from Rome Fiumicino to New York JFK and the world's largest airline's 2023 summer operation: up to 7 flights a day from Rome to the U.S.
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American Airlines and Aeroporti di Roma announce the 2023 summer operations of the world's largest airline, which will feature Up to 7 flights per day from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to the United States of America, setting absolute records for the Italian market.
Following the announcement of the second daily flight from Rome Fiumicino (FCO) to Dallas - Fort Worth (DFW) in late 2022, American starts the new year by completing its Italian summer season offerings by introducing the second daily flight from Rome Fiumicino (FCO) to New York (JFK).
Passengers bound for New York will find a completely renovated terminal and a totally renovated lounge series. The carrier, which participates in the OneWorld alliance, along with British Airways flies from T8 at New York's most important airport
The AA fleet
All American Airlines flights between Rome Fiumicino (FCO) and the United States of America will be operated by modern Boeing 777 and Boeing 787 aircraft that offer passengers a complete upscale experience including Business Class and Premium Economy seats, state-of-the-art interiors, live TV streaming, high-speed Wi-Fi and hundreds of on-demand movies and TV shows usable from each seat.
What's new for summer 2023
- American introduces second daily flight from Rome Fiumicino to New York (JFK), adding to the double daily connection to Dallas - Fort Worth (DFW) announced late last year
- During the 2023 summer season, American will operate up to 7 flights a day from Rome to the United States of America, more than operated in 2019 and a record number of American flights at a single Italian airport
- Rome Fiumicino (FCO) becomes American Airlines' second largest European airport by number of daily flights operated during the summer season, just behind London Heathrow (LHR)
"We are thrilled to announce the second daily connection between Rome and New York, an important milestone that complements our summer season offerings and helps make 2023 a milestone for American Airlines in Italy," commented Cristina Casati, Regional Sales Manager Southeast Europe at American Airlines.
"During the 2023 summer season American will operate up to 7 flights a day from Rome to the United States. 2023 is the year in which Rome Fiumicino (FCO) becomes the second largest airport in Europe for American, which, during the summer season, ranks just behind London Heathrow (LHR) in terms of the number of daily flights operated. Achieving this important result is also the result of the constant collaboration we have had for years with Aeroporti di Roma and the Italian trade. We look forward to continuing to grow together."
The second daily flight between Rome Fiumicino (FCO) and New York (JFK) will operate from July 6 to August 15, 2023 with Boeing 777-200 aircraft.
"We are delighted to welcome this further progress by American Airlines, which will go up to 7 flights a day in the coming summer," said Federico Scriboni, Head of Aviation Business Development at Aeroporti di Roma.. "The fruitful collaboration with American Airlines is reflected in the gradual increase in business at Leonardo da Vinci, which is confirmed not only as one of the European Hubs with the highest demand from/to North America, but also as an airport of growing excellence in the quality of services offered as corroborated by the recent Skytrax 5-star recognition that positions Fiumicino in the elite of the world's best airports."
In conclusion
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