(AGENPARL) – mer 29 novembre 2023 PRESS RELEASE
From December 1st ITA Airways’ new Airbus A321neo on the Rome FCO – London LHR route with
daily frequency
During the Christmas Holidays, the Airbus A321neo will also operate on the Rome Fiumicino – Paris
Charles de Gaulle
Rome, November 29th, 2023 – From December 1st, ITA Airways’ new Airbus A321neo will operate on the Rome
Fiumicino – London Heathrow route on a daily basis and on the Rome Fiumicino – Paris Charles de Gaulle
route over the Christmas Holidays.
On the British capital, operations until the end of January include departure from Rome Fiumicino in the early
afternoon around 2:00 p.m. and arrival at London Heathrow by 4:30 p.m. From London, the flight will depart
around 5:00 p.m. and land at Rome Fiumicino in the evening by 9:00 p.m. (the schedule may vary depending
on the day opted for).
To serve customers flying to the French capital during the Christmas period, from December 22 to January 9,
ITA Airways will deploy the new A321neo with 3 daily frequencies on Rome Fiumicino – Paris Charles De
Gaulle. Three departure flights from Rome FCO (8:35 am, 3:05 pm, 9:30 pm with arrival at 10:45 am, 5:15
pm, 11:40 pm respectively) and three return flights from Paris CDG (departing at 6:10 am, 11:45 am, 6:10 pm
and arriving at 8:10 am, 1:50 pm, 8:15 pm respectively).
ITA Airways’ new Airbus A321neo was initially scheduled to operate on the Rome Fiumicino – Tel Aviv route
as of 1 December 2023; however, in light of the current geopolitical situation, it became necessary to find an
alternative use for the new aircraft.
The A321neo, the latest Airbus aircraft type entered in the ITA Airways’ fleet, represents a novelty for the
Company, and it further solidifies the strategy of a fleet entirely composed of Airbus aircraft with 82 units in
operation including the new-generation A220, A320neo, A330neo and A350.
For ITA Airways the A321neo is the benchmark for technology, digitization, innovation, efficiency, and madein-Italy design on the medium-haul. It features the award-winning Airspace Cabin, providing the highest levels
of comfort and increased space, latest-generation seats, new ITA Airways custom interior lighting system, and
XL overhead bins.
The cabin is configured with three separate classes: Business Class (with 12 reclining seats with full lie-flat
bed configuration), Premium Economy (with 12 seats) and Economy (with 141 seats, 12 of which are
dedicated to Comfort Economy).
The new A321neo’s interiors, entirely designed by Walter de Silva, perfectly embody typical Italian elegance
and style. In addition to fully capturing the brand’s stylistic features, they satisfy the need for “people centricity”
thanks to a cabin perception expressing continuity between all classes. When designing the interiors, De Silva
was inspired by the idea of conveying a pleasant feeling, consistent with the choice of a journey above the
clouds. Comfort, elegance, simplicity and above all the use of natural materials and colors are at the core of
the creative concept which aims at enhancing life quality on board and ensuring maximum passenger wellbeing during all flight phases.
Moreover, a prominent role is played by the cabin’s lighting with a setting that changes smoothly according to
the several situations experienced on board. The special attention to the choice of colors is expressed in 6
light scenarios providing cyclic variations in intensity to ensure the best visual comfort. In detail, the lighting
delivers the following flight phase-color combination:
boarding: light blue light accompanying the passenger inside the cabin and offering a continuing
experience with the color of the livery
take off/landing: green light signals to communicate safety
relax: light blue light paired with warm light beams and intensity changes to foster relaxation
meal: warmer light with neutral tones to bring out the color of the dishes on the menu
sunset: warm lights gradually diming to accompany sleeping
sunrise: warm lights gradually turning back on to accompany waking.
In addition, thanks to the sophisticated IFE system, each seat is equipped with the latest generation “ondemand” video and audio entertainment system, 17.3” (Business), 15.6” (Premium Economy) and 13.3”
(Economy) low-reflectivity and 4K resolution touchscreens for a simple and intuitive user experience.
With the entertainment system, passengers will enjoy an experience comparable to popular multimedia
applications, a bimonthly programming consisting of a wide selection of movies, TV series, music playlists,
interactive games, and 3D flight map.
The A321neo is also equipped with a Wi-Fi connection system allowing travelers to connect with their device
to the in-flight network and text, surf, or stream content, depending on the connectivity package purchased.
The A321neo offers absolute range and performance. It boasts more than 20 percent lower fuel consumption
and CO2 emissions per seat and enables a 50 percent reduction in noise impact compared to previousgeneration aircraft in its category. With the introduction of the new A321neo, ITA Airways has taken another
important step forward in the completion of its Sustainability Plan, which envisions a fleet composed of 90
percent next-generation aircraft by the end of 2027.
For press information:
Pietro Caldaroni, Head of Communication and Institutional Relations
About ITA Airways
ITA Airways is a company totally owned by the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance for the exercise of business in the air transport sector. ITA
Airways aims at creating an efficient and innovative air carrier that will become a reference point in providing Italy with quality connectivity both in terms
of international destinations, thus boosting tourism and foreign trade, and within the Country, also taking advantage of the train-air integrated mobility.
ITA Airways will place the best customer service at the center of its strategy (through a strong digitization of processes that ensure a best-in-class
experience and personalized services), combined with sustainability, in its environmental (new green and technologically advanced aircraft, use of
sustainable fuels), social (equality and inclusion for a gender-neutral company) and governance (integration of sustainability into internal strategies
and processes) aspects. ITA Airways is a member of SkyTeam alliance as of October 2021.