American Airlines has launched a new dedicated flight service to Rome (FCO) from Miami International Airport (MIA).
The service expansion marks the airlines’ largest MIA summer schedule in its history, with more than 37,200 flights available for booking between 16 May and 02 September.
To celebrate the route’s inauguration, Miami-Dade County stakeholders were joined by American Airlines at a ribbon-cutting event at MIA.
Miami-Dade County Mayor, Daniella Levine Cava, said:American Airlines has been an essential driver of MIA’s global success, and with this bold expansion to Rome, they’re once again proving their commitment to our community, our economy, and our place on the world stage.
This new connection opens the door for more international travelers to experience everything Miami-Dade has to offer. I’m proud to celebrate this major milestone for both MIA and American Airlines that strengthens our county’s position as a premier global destination.
American Airlines is also set to increase flights from MIA toward Chicago (ORD), Las Vegas (LAS), Montego Bay (MBJ), Los Angeles (LAX) and New York (LGA), with 90 of its 170 destinations served being exclusively provided by American at MIA.
American’s Vice President of MIA Operations, Juan Carlos Liscano, said:American is stronger than ever before in Miami with our largest summer schedule on record and an industry-leading international network, reinforced by new service to Rome today. Our sustained growth is not only a testament to our focus on our customers, but it represents our team’s ability to execute on a record-breaking schedule and signifies the strength of Miami-Dade, bolstered by our 35-year legacy as its hometown airline.
I’m proud of the critical role we play in connecting Miami to the world and vice versa, making the region a more desirable place to live, visit, conduct business and attract a global audience for major events.
