ITA Airways Celebrates Inaugural Flight Between Rome Fiumicino and Mauritius
- Joe Breitfeller
- 5 days ago
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ITA Airways celebrated the launch of new direct service between Mauritius and Rome Fiumicino, with the inaugural flight taking the skies on Saturday, November 8, 2025.
On Saturday (November 8, 2025), ITA Airways announced the launch of inaugural service between Mauritius and Rome Fiumicino. The inaugural flight landed at 11:20 a.m. (local time) at Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport in Mauritius. The route will be operated with a new Airbus A330-900neo, featuring 30 fully lie-flat Business Class seats, 24 Premium Economy, and 237 Economy Class seats, including 36 Comfort Economy. To celebrate the launch of this new intercontinental route, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held upon arrival, which was attended by institutional guests, local media, stakeholders, and ITA Airways’ top management.
Speaking at Saturday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony, Mauritius’ Minister of Tourism, Richard Duval, said,
“The inaugural flight of ITA Airways to Mauritius marks not only the arrival of a new airline but also the strengthening of a long-standing and cherished friendship between Mauritius and Italy. The new chapter that begins today aims to bring our peoples even closer together. It also paves the way for new opportunities in several areas — trade, culture, and above all, tourism.
“Each new airline and each new air route strengthen our tourism sector and creates opportunities for our people. Thanks to this direct connection, I am confident that more and more Italians will come to discover the magic of Mauritius — its pristine beaches, vibrant culture, rich cuisine, and above all, the warmth of our people. We look forward to working closely with ITA Airways, with our local tourism partners, and with Italian tourism professionals to promote this route and ensure its success.”
Also commenting on the new route launch, ITA Airways’ Chief Commercial Officer and CEO of Volare, Emiliana Limosani, said,
“We are proud to be here today and launch the new nonstop flight from Rome to Mauritius. We are confident that this route will strengthen the ties between Italy and Mauritius, boost travel, and pave the way for future collaborations between our two countries. This island—the pearl of the Indian Ocean —adds to the wide range of international leisure destinations served by the ITA Airways network. Intercontinental routes are a cornerstone of our growth strategy, combining seamless connectivity with the elegance, comfort, and hospitality that define the premium Italian travel experience on board our aircraft.”
The new Rome-Mauritius route will operate twice weekly on Saturdays and Mondays. Flights will depart from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport at 20:10, arriving in Rome Fiumicino at 06:40+1. Return flights will depart on Fridays and Sundays from Rome Fiumicino Airport at 22:00, arriving in Mauritius at 11:20+1. Through their Rome Fiumicino hub, ITA Airways offers passengers seamless connectivity to domestic and international destinations across its extensive network.
ITA Airways is the national flag carrier of Italy. The airline is 59 owned by the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance and 41 percent by Deutsche Lufthansa AG. ITA Airways operates both passenger and cargo air transport services, providing Italy with high-quality connectivity to international destinations, supporting tourism and foreign trade, as well as domestic connectivity within Italy. ITA Airways operates with a fleet of 99 aircraft (22 widebodies and 77 single-aisle), over 60 percent of which are next-generation aircraft.
Source: ITA Airways
