24 September 2024

Agreement between Aeroporti di Roma and NIAF

Memorandum of Understanding with the National Italian American Foundation for new travel services between Italy and the United States reserved for members of the organization representing over 20 million Italian American citizens residing in the USA

Aeroporti di Roma and the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote new travel experiences between Italy and the United States, using ADR's flight booking platform, "FlyandvisitRome.com".

The goal is to guarantee travelers the best welcome at Rome Fiumicino airport, enhancing the excellence of the "Leonardo da Vinci" and the role of the capital as a leading tourist destination globally. This agreement is part of the Year of Italian Roots in the World and looks to the Jubilee of 2025, aiming to strengthen the bond between the Italian American communities, which number over 20 million citizens residing in the United States, and Italy.

In a context of strong growth in intercontinental traffic at Fiumicino, with an increase of 18% compared to 2019 and 23% compared to 2023, Aeroporti di Roma aims to make the opportunities offered by the new FlyandvisitRome.com platform known to an even wider audience, including overseas travellers. Thanks to this platform, NIAF members will be able to easily find and purchase the most convenient flights, integrating their trip with a stop-over of at least 24 hours in Rome, to fully experience the beauty of the city.

The benefits don't end there: NIAF members will have exclusive access to the QPass service, which allows you to book an appointment for security checks, and will be able to use the "Airport in the city" service free of charge. This innovative service allows you to check-in and check in your checked luggage directly at Roma Termini station, with the possibility of collecting it comfortably at your destination. In addition, they will be able to take advantage of discounts and promotions at the airport shops, making their travel experience even more enjoyable and stress-free.

As pointed out by Marco Troncone, CEO of Aeroporti di Roma, with 12 daily flights on the Rome - New York route, Rome Fiumicino airport is positioned as the third European hub in terms of number of connections to the "Big Apple", preceded only by London and Paris, and surpassing Amsterdam, Frankfurt and Madrid. Overall, the Roman airport offers 39 daily departures to 16 different destinations in North America, including ITA Airways ' new routes to Chicago and Toronto.

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Aeroporti di Roma, a Mundys Group company, manages and develops the airports of Rome Fiumicino and Ciampino and carries out other activities related and complementary to airport management. Fiumicino, the first and only airport in Italy with a Skytrax rating of 5 stars for excellent standards in quality of service, has two passenger terminals and is dedicated to business and leisure customers on domestic, international and intercontinental routes. Ciampino is mainly used by low-cost airlines, express-couriers and General Aviation activities.

Edited by the Editorial Board, Avion Tourism Magazine

Text source and photo: © ADR Press Office

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