ITA Airways Launches New Nonstop Flight to Jeddah

ITA Airways has expanded its presence in Saudi Arabia with the launch of its second destination in the Country with the direct Rome- Jeddah roundtrip flight, operating with three weekly frequencies.

The first flight from Rome Fiumicino, operated by an Airbus A321neo aircraft, landed on 1 August, 2024 at the King Abdulaziz International Airport at 9:10 p.m. (local time) and was greeted with a water cannon salute.

The new connection will operate according to the following schedule:

Jeddah - Rome with three weekly frequencies: departure from Jeddah King Abdulaziz International Airport is scheduled at 3:30 a.m. (local time), with arrival in Rome Fiumicino the following morning at 7:00 am (local time) on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

Rome - Jeddah with three weekly frequencies: the timetable includes departure from Rome Fiumicino at 3:05 p.m. (local time) and arrival in Jeddah at 9:10 p.m. (local time) on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

The A321neo, operating the Jeddah-Rome route, is configured with three cabins: Business Class (12 seats), Premium Economy (12 seats), and Economy (141 seats, including 12 dedicated to Comfort Economy). The cabin interiors, entirely designed by Walter de Silva, perfectly embody the elegance and style typical of Italy.

Distinctive features of the A321neo include the Airspace Cabin with new colors and materials, the latest generation of seats, new ITA Airways customized interior lighting and XL overhead bins. Each seat is equipped with the latest entertainment system, featuring "on-demand" video and audio, 17.3" (Business), 15.6" (Premium Economy) and 13.3" (Economy) low reflectivity and 4K resolution touchscreens for a simple, smooth and intuitive user experience.

With the introduction of the new nonstop flight to Jeddah, ITA Airways is operating 57 destinations in the current summer season, including 16 domestic, 26 international, and 15 intercontinental. Additionally, during the summer peak, the airline will fly to 12 additional seasonal destinations, selected among the most popular Mediterranean tourist spots.

Flights can be purchased through ITA Airways' sales channels, including the official website www.ita-

airways.com, the airline's Customer Center, travel agencies, and airport ticket offices.