Hello FlightReporters Last time I visit my family in Rome was in mid-March When I was there I plan my next visit in order to spend Easter vacations with them. I gave a look to Trenitalia and Italo train companies and the total price was nearly 200 euros, while flying with ITA Airways would cost me 135. The drawback of flying is the baggage limit, but the difference was to big.
AZ2068 - Economy - Rome → Milan - Airbus A319You are here
BEFORE THE FLIGHT
The day before the flight I checked-in through ITA's website As mandatory for all italian flights the Covid self certification form must be filled
With the flight departing from FCO at 14:00 I decided to be at the airport no later than 12.30 From my house, in that part of the day, it took around half a hour to get there I left home with my dad at noon and in 25 minutes we arrived at Rome-Fiumicino "Leonardo Da Vinci" International Airport
ITA Airways departs from Terminal 1, which had been expanded a few months ago. Since the other terminal, T3, is undergoing some refurbishments, many airlines had moved to T1.
Since I had one hour before boarding I looked for an AZ desk to print my boarding pass As seen from FIDS Terminal 1 hosts only European airlines, except for ITA, which handles also extra-Schenghen operations
ITA occupies an entire island
The check-in agent checked my vaccination certificate and printed the BP The operation took a few minutes since only 4 desks were opened and everyone was occupied by the time I approached it
After getting the BP and having nothing to landside I made my way to the security checkpoint
A nice car display around the terminal to celebrate the 170th anniversary of Italian Police
The terminal was not very busy and the control took 5 minutes Differently from LIN electronic devices must be taken off from the luggage for the inspection
Mandatory passage through the duty free
The future departure lounge of Terminal 1 is still under construction
My flight would depart from gate E11, which is located in terminal 3 The path to get there is a bit of a maze since many parts of the terminal are under refurbishment It took around 10 minutes to get there
Gate E departure lounge was originally dedicated to extra-Schenghen flights, but it switched to european operations as result of the pandemic Hopefully it will turn again into extra-Schenghen when things will go back to normality
The only drawback of this part of the terminal is the lack of spotting points
Lufthansa A319 parked at pier E11-24
Pier E11-24, where my flight would depart from
Victoria's Secret is the only way for an airport to be called "hub"
My gate was set for departure, 20 minutes before scheduled boarding time (13.25)
ITA Airways A320
European birds parked at pier A1-10
SAS and Vueling A320 and Ryanair Boeing 737
Lufthansa A320
THE FLIGHT
Boarding was called perfectly on time SkyPriority and ITA's frequent flyers were invited to board before everyone else Later passengers were called starting from back rows
While waiting an AZ agent approached me (as other passengers) asking if we're available to send our baggage in the hold. The request was made since the plane was full. She assure us that the delivery in Linate would have been very quickly since the airport is small. I agree to give my trolley
Going down the jetway
The first view of my plane ITA Airways Airbus A319, EI-IMO, delivered to Alitalia in July 2002 and now part of ITA's fleet. It's named after Adriano Panatta, one of the strongest Italian tennis players
It was the same plane that brought me to Rome one week ago. Since I got the same seat from the previous flight (23A) this would mean one thing: the scratched window Bye bye decent pics…
While we waited to get onboard I managed to take some pics Lufthansa A320 pushing back
Delta Airlines A350 taking off to Atlanta
Time to get on this blue bird…
The cabin is equipped with 144 seats in mixed C-Y configuration
The view from my seat An Emirates tail is visible in the distance
Qatar Airways Boeing 787 taxiing with a Ryanair Boeing 737 taking off in the background
One minute before scheduled departure time doors were armed and pushback started Emirates Boeing 777 parked at the far end of the pier Even if the pier is dedicated to Schenghen operations, the 4 gates at the far end are used of extra-Schenghen flights
The satellite terminal
ITA Airways A320 and FlyPegasus Boeing 737
Parked next to Emirates Boeing 777 there's an ITA Airways A330 painted in new livery Cannot wait to see it better
We'd depart from runway 25, usually used for departures at FCO
Unfortunately the scratched window gave me a lot of problems with pictures. The camera of my cellphone wasn't able to get the focus in the distance at first and so every pic was a drama
Pier E11-24 as we left the ground
The satellite terminal
Flying over RWY16R/34L
Fiumicino town in the distance
We banked over Tyrrean sea
As we reached our cruise altitude we encounter a mild turbolence
20 minutes into the flight a drink was served I choose orange juice as usual
Outside it was a sea of clouds
Half a hour after getting airborne cabin was prepared for landing
We passed through a thick layer of clouds, experiencing another light turbolence
Finally out of the clouds
Po River and Pavia, south of Milan
Vairano Circuit, a car testing track
Approaching Milan souther suburbs
The interchange between A1 Milan-Naples motorway and Milan West Ring Road
Skyscrapers' complex called CityLife is clearly visible
Flying over San Donato, a suburb just south of Linate Airport
Last moments on air
At 14.55, fifteen minutes earlier than scheduled, we touched down at Milan-Linate Airport
Vacating RWY 36
Taxiing was quite short We parked at a remote stand
Being in one of the last rows may have some perks if the disembark happens through airstairs I was among the first to get off the plane
Such a lovely sight of this bird blue
10 minutes after reaching the stand we're left at the terminal Belt number 2 for our flight
The baggages took a few minutes to appear on the belt Fortunately my suitcase was among the first
I access the arrivals hall 20 minutes after landing
While waiting for the baggage I checked the carsharing app and only 2 cars were available at the airport parking Once booked every car is "freezed" for 20 minutes I choose one and, thanks to the quick baggage deliver, I managed to get it
Finally at home
We touched down at 14.55 I put the keys inside my home's door at 15.45
Also considering I had to wait for the baggage, I consider this a good record Linate is definitely becoming my favourite airport in term of comfort
Thank you for your attention and see you at the next flight!
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Verdict
ITA Airways
6.8/10
Cabin8.0
Cabin crew7.0
Entertainment/wifi5.0
Meal/catering7.0
Rome - FCO
7.6/10
Efficiency7.5
Access8.0
Services7.5
Cleanliness7.5
Milan - LIN
7.6/10
Efficiency8.0
Access8.5
Services7.0
Cleanliness7.0
Conclusion
This flight was kinda standard in term of services and comfort. Being the route FCO-LIN a competitor for train I only expect punctuality and quick airport operations, the rest is like a frame
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Thanks for sharing another ITA report on a bird with new livery. The more I see it the more I love it. As far as the flight, seems a pretty standard domestic flight. These old Alitalia seats look comfy and much better padded than slimline seats found on most short-haul flights these days. And the CY144 config is less dense than the more-common CY150...and CY156 becoming more and more common on A319!
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As far as the flight, seems a pretty standard domestic flight. These old Alitalia seats look comfy and much better padded than slimline seats found on most short-haul flights these days. And the CY144 config is less dense than the more-common CY150...and CY156 becoming more and more common on A319!
Thanks for sharing!
The same for me, I love this livery everyday most! I've seen pics on Instagram of due-to-deliver A350s and they're pretty amazing
Yeah, the seats are kinda comfortable, perfectly fine for a domestic/European flight
Thank you :)
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