ITA Airways has unveiled one of the highlights of its summer 2026 schedule with the launch of a new intercontinental flight directly connecting Rome Fiumicino and Houston, USA. The route will be flown with Airbus A330neo.
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The route will be launched on May 1st 2026, and is now available for purchase through all the company’s official channels, with the following schedule in the upcoming summer season:
Rome Fiumicino – Houston
May 1–31, 2026: 3 weekly frequencies (Wednesday, Friday, Sunday), departing Rome Fiumicino at
10:20 and arriving at Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport at 15:40 (local time).
June 1 – October 24, 2026: 5 weekly frequencies (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday).
Houston – Rome Fiumicino
May 1–31, 2026: 3 weekly frequencies (Wednesday, Friday, Sunday), departing Houston at 18:10 and arriving in Rome Fiumicino at 11:50 the following day (local time).
June 1 – October 24, 2026: 5 weekly frequencies (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday).
With the launch of Houston flights, ITA Airways introduces its 9th North American destination, further consolidating its presence in a strategic market. The United States represents the airline’s main international market, where ITA Airways already operates direct flights to New York, Boston, Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Washington D.C., and during the summer season also to Chicago and Toronto.
The new route offers passengers convenient connections to multiple Italian destinations, not only Rome and Milan. ITA Airways serves 16 Italian airports from its Rome Fiumicino hub and 12 from Milan Linate, providing fast, seamless connections across the country. The airline represents the gateway to Italian culture, style, gastronomy, and hospitality. As an ambassador of Made in Italy, ITA Airways places hospitality, style, and warmth at the center of its onboard experience.
To further expand passenger travel options, ITA Airways has recently launched codeshare agreements with United Airlines and Air Canada.