ITA Airways Expands Indian Ocean Network with New Rome–Mauritius Route for Winter 2025/2026

11 de febrero de 2025 - 19:43

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ITA Airways is expanding its presence in the Indian Ocean for the winter 2025/2026 season with the launch of a non-stop flight between Rome-Fiumicino and Mauritius. This new service complements the airline’s existing routes to the Maldives and makes ITA the fourth Lufthansa Group carrier to operate flights to the island nation.

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New Seasonal Service Details

The seasonal route will commence on December 7, 2025, with twice-weekly flights operating on:

Departures from Rome-Fiumicino: Fridays and Sundays at 22:00, arriving in Mauritius at 11:20 the next day.
Return flights from Mauritius: Saturdays and Mondays at 22:10, landing in Rome-Fiumicino at 06:40 the following morning.

ITA Airways will operate the route using the Airbus A330-900neo, featuring a three-class configuration with 291 seats:

30 Business Class
24 Premium Economy
237 Economy

ITA Airways’ Expanding Route Network

For the summer 2025 season, ITA Airways will operate 59 destinations, including:

16 domestic routes
27 international routes
16 intercontinental routes

Additionally, during the summer peak season, the airline will serve 12 additional seasonal destinations, including three domestic routes and nine Mediterranean hotspots in Greece, Spain, and the Italian islands.

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Statement from ITA Airways President

Sandro Pappalardo, President of ITA Airways, emphasized the airline’s strengthened position following its integration into Lufthansa Group:

“The company is even stronger for the upcoming summer 2025 season thanks to its entry into the Lufthansa Group. ITA Airways will continue to ensure high-quality mobility for all Italian citizens while contributing to the promotion of destinations and the development of the national economy.”

ITA Airways’ Long-Haul Destinations

ITA Airways offers an extensive intercontinental network, including:

North America: New York-JFK, Boston, Miami, Washington-Dulles, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago O’Hare, Toronto-Pearson.
South America: Buenos Aires, São Paulo-Guarulhos, Rio de Janeiro-Galeão.
Middle East: Jeddah, Riyadh, Dubai.
Asia & Indian Ocean: Delhi, Maldives, Bangkok, Tokyo-Haneda.

With the addition of Mauritius, ITA Airways continues its strategic expansion, reinforcing its position as a key player in the global aviation market.