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ITA plans Rome–Lima flights as Emirates seeks Milan route approval
ITA Airways is preparing a direct route from Rome Fiumicino to Lima, possibly starting in the next summer season.
The move comes as Emirates seeks approval to carry passengers between Milan Malpensa and Lima.
This type of service is allowed under “fifth freedom” rules, which let an airline fly between two foreign countries as part of a route that begins or ends in its home country.
Italy’s aviation regulator, Enac, has not yet issued its final approval for Emirates’ proposed route.
People familiar with the plans say Emirates could instead move the Lima service to Barcelona if permission is denied.
ITA is also working toward starting flights from Rome to Caracas, which were delayed after an earthquake in Venezuela.
The Lima decision matters to plans for airline growth in Italy, and Lufthansa is due to raise its stake in ITA to 90% in early 2027.
ITA Airways is working on plans for a direct Rome–Lima flight, which could begin as early as the next summer season.
The plan could complicate Emirates’ request for approval to operate a Milan Malpensa–Lima route.
Italy’s civil aviation authority, Enac, is considering the Emirates application, which the article says was close to approval.
ITA is also finalising a Rome–Caracas route that was delayed by an earthquake in Venezuela.
ITA is assessing other long-haul routes, including Santiago, and plans more than €1 billion in investment in coming years.
- Who
- ITA Airways and Emirates are seeking routes between Italy and Lima.
- What
- ITA is planning a Rome–Lima flight, while Emirates has sought approval for a Milan Malpensa–Lima route.
- When
- The report was published on 11 October 2026. ITA’s route could begin as early as the next summer season.
- Where
- Rome Fiumicino and Milan Malpensa, Italy; Lima, Peru.
- Why
- ITA aims to expand in South America and the route could hinder Emirates’ plans. The article also says Lufthansa sees ITA as a way to expand in Latin America.
ITA Airways
Emirates
Lima route
ITA Airways
ITA is working on a direct Rome Fiumicino–Lima flight, potentially starting in the next summer season.
Emirates
Emirates has applied to operate a direct Milan Malpensa–Lima route.
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ITA Airways
ITA’s planned service could make it harder for Emirates to obtain Enac approval.
Emirates
If the Milan–Lima route is blocked, Emirates could move it to Barcelona, according to sources cited by the article.
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Corriere della Sera reported that Emirates had requested approval for additional direct services from Milan Malpensa, including Lima.
Corriere della Sera reported that ITA was working on a Rome Fiumicino–Lima flight and that the Emirates application was with Enac.
ITA’s Rome–Lima flight could begin, according to the report.
- ITA investment plan
- More than €1 billion in coming years
- ITA ownership
- Lufthansa is expected to reach 90% in early 2027
- Emirates proposed route
- Milan Malpensa–Lima
- ITA proposed route
- Rome Fiumicino–Lima
- Enac commissioner
- Carlo Mearelli
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