ITA Airways, the flag carrier of Italy, is reportedly exploring new routes to the U.S. According to a report from Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera, ITA is considering launching nonstop routes from Rome to Newark, New Jersey, and Houston. Corriere cited individuals with knowledge of the airline’s planning; ITA declined to comment.
The report said the routes could come online in 2027. Both Newark and Houston are hubs for United, Corriere pointed out, which could help ITA’s operations when the carrier formally joins the Star Alliance next year. United is a founding member of the Star Alliance.
