Dulles International Celebrates New Alitalia Service to Rome

May 2, 2019

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) celebrated Alitalia’s inaugural flight Thursday between the U.S. National Capital Region and Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino International Airport.

“Alitalia is a great addition to our roster of 33 international carriers at Dulles International Airport, offering 65 daily flights to nearly five dozen nonstop international destinations,” said Jerome L. Davis, executive vice president and chief revenue officer of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority.

There was a festive atmosphere at the gate, as passengers on the inaugural flight sipped Italian illy caffè at a pop-up coffee bar and snapped photos with iconic Italian landmarks at a photo booth. Alitalia’s chief business officer, Fabio Lazzerini, and Italy’s ambassador to the United States, Armando Varricchio, welcomed customers and recognized the importance of the new route’s service to connect the U.S. Capital Region to the Eternal City. In addition, a display at the gate recognized the 500th anniversary of the death of Leonardo Da Vinci, the namesake of Rome’s airport and the inventor of a flying machine.

“Starting today, Alitalia, the largest Italian airline, is thrilled to offer travelers in D.C., Maryland and Virginia nonstop service to Rome and unmatched connectivity to Italy’s top tourist and business destinations, including Florence, Bologna, Milan, Naples, Palermo, Venice and more,” said Fabio Maria Lazzerini, chief business officer for Alitalia. “We are excited to share our award-winning service and hospitality with all those coming onboard.”

Dulles International is Alitalia’s sixth passenger service gateway in the United States. Service details include: