Fancy a vacation? Here are 5 new routes departing this summer from Italy

Last remnants of winter: as of March 30 will officially begin the summer '25. As we have recounted in several articles, in fact, the last Sunday in March coincides with the beginning of the aviation summer. The beautiful season that is about to begin will be particularly hot, and I am not referring to high temperatures. There are several routes that will depart from our country; many confirmations but also some new entries. Let's take a look at the 5 most interesting routes (in my opinion) to be inaugurated in the coming months. 

If you are thinking of leaving on board these flights, but also to any other destination, remember to prepare in good time.

Leaving for vacation? the 5 tips from the bum

1. Check the expiration and conditions of your passport. Then if you're going to travel to the U.S., but also to many other destinations you need electronic authorization or you may also need a visa
2. Traveling "far" from Italy without insurance is a risk That you should not rush. Even if you're planning to pop over to London or some little island in Greece moving without adequate coverage is like playing Russian roulette. That's why TFC readers can get discounts with both Heymondo protecting you even if you are already on the road, which with Frontier Italian insurance broker that discounts Of 12% the policies for single or family travel.
3. Outside the European Union requires paying for data coverage, so my advice is leave local SIMs alone, but activate an eSIM before you leave and as soon as you land at your destination you have data coverage, and in some cases voice as well, and can move freely throughout your vacation. TFC readers can Take advantage of special discount codes with Airalo, for example TFC20 is valid until Feb. 28. Then with TFC10 you always have the 10% discount.
4. Using apps such as Uber, Lyft, Bolt, Grab can make your life easier, help you with your commute, and ensure that you always pay the right amount without running the risk of being "ripped off"
5. If you are going to take a long trip, maybe it's time to apply for an American Express Platinum and save money on travel insurance, breakfasts, commuting, and more relaxed travel through lounges and airport fast-tracks.

United's Rome-Denver: the first connection between Italy and Colorado

The first, in order of time, is the Rome (FCO)-Denver, the First ever direct connection between Italy and the state of Colorado. Beginning May 2, United will connect the two cities with one flight a day: departing from FCO at 2:20 p.m. and landing in DEN at 5:45 p.m. (local time); on the reverse leg, takeoff from Denver is scheduled at 5:50 p.m., while arrival in Fiumicino is scheduled for 12:20 p.m. the following day (local time).

The aircraft employed will be the Boeing 787-9 set up in 3 classes: 48 business class seats (the United Polaris), 21 in premium economy (the United Premium Plus) and 188 in tourist class, for a total of 257 seats.

Catania-New York by Delta

20 days later, the May 22, 2025, will be inaugurated the Catania-New York (JFK): will be Delta To connect, for the first time, the city of Catania and the United States. The operating schedule includes one flight per day: departure from Catania is scheduled at 10:35 a.m., while arrival in New York is scheduled for 2:45 p.m. (local time); in the reverse route, it will leave the Big Apple at 5:25 p.m. and arrive in the city of Etna at 8:35 a.m. the following day (local time).

The route will be operated by the Boeing 767-300: admittedly, they are not the newest aircraft (those in Delta's fleet, specifically, have an average age of 26 years), however, it should be specified that they are outfitted in 4 classes of service (Delta One, Delta Premium Select, Delta Comfort+ and main cabin).

The first flight between Puglia and the US: the Bari-New York operated by Neos

Also speaking of new routes to the U.S., the June 3 will take off the first direct flight from Bari to New York. The connection-one a week, on Tuesdays-will run until October 15 and will be operated by Neos.

The plane will depart New York every at 4:00 p.m. (local time) and land in Bari on Wednesday at 8:00 a.m., from which it will then depart the same day at 11:30 a.m., arriving in New York at 1:50 p.m. The aircraft used will be the Boeing 787-9, which Neos configured with two classes of service (economy e premium economy).

Saudia, in June, lands in Venice: connections to/from Jeddah and Riyadh kick off

Then 10 days later, the June 13, Saudia seasonal flights connecting Jeddah e Venice. There will be two flights per week: departure from the Saudi airport is scheduled at 16:05, while arrival in the Lagoon is scheduled at 20:25; in the reverse route, takeoff from the "Marco Polo" is scheduled at 21:30 and arrival in JED is scheduled at 03:15 (local time).

The June 15, on the other hand, connections between Venice and Riyadh. In this case they will be 3 the weekly frequencies: i will depart Riyadh at 16:35 and arrive in Venice at 21:30; on the reverse leg, however, takeoff from VCE is scheduled at 22:25 while arrival in RUH is scheduled for 04:35 (local time). Both routes will be operated by the Airbus A320-200 present in the Saudi carrier's fleet. The configuration includes two classes, business (12- or 20-seat, depending on layout 2-2) and economy. 

Vietnam Airlines comes, at last, to Milan: from July 1, 3 flights a week between Malpensa and Hanoi

Dulcis in fundo, from the July 1, 2025 Vietnam Airlines will begin to link Milan-Malpensa e Hanoi: Passengers will have 3 flights per week, every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday.

Departure from Milan's 'Silvio Berlusconi' is scheduled at 12:30 a.m., while arrival in Hanoi is scheduled for 04:30 a.m. the following day (local time); on the reverse leg, takeoff from Noi Bai International Airport will be at 01:00 a.m. and landing at MXP is scheduled for 07:40 a.m. (local time). Connections between MXP and HAN will be operated with the Boeing 787-9: Vietnam Airlines has 11 in total, eight of which are configured with 3 cabins (business, premium economy, and economy class), while the other three are set up only with business class and tourist class.