Overview
- ITA resumed twice‑daily Rome–Heathrow flights using slots gained through its Lufthansa partnership after leaving the airport last year.
- The airline reported a 2025 net profit of €209 million, revenue of €3.2 billion, and an operating profit of €25 million despite an 8 percent drop in passengers.
- Leaders said profits need lower aircraft leasing costs as the carrier renewed its fleet by adding 10 planes and retiring three, ending 2025 with 106 aircraft including 24 widebodies.
- Operational limits persist from Pratt & Whitney engine problems that have grounded jets and from rules tied to Lufthansa’s stake that curb deeper coordination, with no transatlantic joint venture in place.
- The Summer 2026 schedule adds routes such as Rome–Houston and new European links, which could expand choices for travelers and support higher long‑haul revenue.