WTM: ITA Airways Launches New London City Airport – Milan Linate Connection

ITA Airways Airbus A220-100. Photo source: ITA Airways / Photo © Andrew Baker

ITA Airways, the flag carrier of Italy, on Monday announced the start of a non-stop connection from Milan Linate to London City operated with the new Airbus A220-100.

The route will operate with three daily frequencies that will become four in January 2024, enabling ITA Airways to offer its passengers a total of 48 roundtrip flights per week to and from the British capital.

The A220-100, named after Fiona May, is the smallest jet liner among Airbus commercial aircraft and it is particularly suitable for short-haul connections thanks to its efficiency and comfort standards. In addition, its small size makes it highly appropriate for flying to London City, an airport where operating conditions require the use of smaller aircraft equipped with special technologies.

Officials of the airline announced the news of the London City Airport – Milan Linate Connection on the sidelines of the 44th World Travel Market (WTM) travel trade show taking place in London.

Ribbon cutting by Italian Tourism Minister Daniela Santanchè at the stand of ITA Airways at WTM London 2023. Photo source: ITA Airways

ITA Airways is participating in WTM London 2023 that is taking place between November 6-8 in the ExCel exhibition centre.

During WTM London, the Italian carrier will showcase its brand, its network, and the news of the winter season to key players in the tourism industry in Europe and around the globe.

ITA Airways is exhibiting together with the Italian National Tourist Board, tourism boards and travel companies from throughout Italy. At the ITA Airways stand (EUROPE N3 300), the local team will welcome guests, tour operators, leisure agents and destination management companies.

UK: A strategic market for ITA Airways

ITA Airways A220-100 aircraft. Photo source: ITA Airways

The UK is a strategic market for ITA Airways, which continues to guarantee connections to London City, a favorite destination for business customers working in the London metropolis.

ITA Airways’ offer for the UK market includes up to 90 roundtrip flights per week between London and its two hubs: Rome Fiumicino and Milan Linate. In addition to daily connections from Milan Linate, the Company offers daily connections from Rome Fiumicino to London Heathrow.

ITA Airways also continues its network expansion strategy: in the winter season, the Company will operate 52 destinations including 12 intercontinental, 23 international and 17 national. Two new intercontinental routes, Rio de Janeiro and Malè (Maldives), join New York, Boston, Miami, Los Angeles, Washington, San Francisco, São Paulo, Buenos Aires, Tokyo, and New Delhi.