Fiumicino, 28 March 2024 – American Airlines announces the introduction of Flagship® First on flights between Rome Fiumicino and New York JFK. Starting April 1, the introduction of Flagship® First on flights between Rome Fiumicino and New York JFK will make American Airlines the only US airline to offer First Class between Italy and the United States.
“We are thrilled to offer our premium passengers the Flagship® First service on flights between Rome Fiumicino and New York JFK during the summer season,” commented José Freig – Vice President International Operations of American Airlines. “Considering the strong market demand for the next summer season, it is right that Rome Fiumicino should receive this prestigious service”.
“American Airlines’ decision to choose Rome as the first destination in Continental Europe to welcome the First Class service is a source of great pride” comments Ivan Bassato, Chief Aviation Officer of Aeroporti di Roma. “This innovation confirms a trend that is firmly positioning the Roman market in the preferences of the most premium segments of demand, in full coherence with the path of qualitative excellence undertaken by our airport and is a further demonstration of the central role that Rome plays for travelers Americans, constantly growing in recent years.”
Choosing to fly Flagship® First with American Airlines means immersing yourself in a luxury travel experience that allows passengers to relax and enjoy the flight in total comfort. Furthermore, the privileges included in the Flagship® First ticket guarantee exclusive access to personalized services on international flights, speeding up security checks and offering access to exclusive services such as high-speed Wi-Fi and Shinola-branded amenity kits and DS & Durga to make the journey even more comfortable.
The Flagship® First will be available for the entire 2024 summer season, starting from April 1st, on flights between Rome FCO and New York JFK operated by Boeing 777-300 aircraft offering passengers the choice between four travel experiences: Flagship® First, Flagship® Business, Premium Economy and Main Cabin. Starting from June 6, connections between Rome FCO and New York JFK will double thanks to the introduction of the second daily flight between the two cities*.
During the 2024 summer season, American will operate up to 7 flights per day from Rome Fiumicino to the United States of America. All flights between Rome and the United States will be operated by modern aircraft that offer passengers a complete high-level experience that includes Business Class and Premium Economy seats, state-of-the-art interiors, high-speed Wi-Fi and a on-board entertainment with 1,500 contents, free and regularly updated, accessible from each seat.
*the second daily connection between Rome Fiumicino and New York JFK will be operated from 6 June to 5 August with Boeing 777-300 aircraft configured in four service classes: Flagship® First, Flagship® Business, Premium Economy and Main Cabin, and then to Boeing 777-200 aircraft configured in three service classes: Flagship® Business, Premium Economy and Main Cabin. The first daily connection will see a change of aircraft from B777-300 to B777-200 between 20 July and 5 August. In fact, American Airlines will offer Flagship® First on one of two flights per day between Rome Fiumicino and New York JFK throughout the 2024 summer season.
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