City Leaders Flying High After Houston Lands Deal for Direct Flights From IAH to Rome

Houston mayor announces new nonstop service from Bush Airport to Rome

Now those in Houston who dream of visiting Italy will have an easier time getting a flight starting this summer.

ITA Airways to connect Houston and Rome

Italy's ITA Airways will land in Texas next summer.The carrier will link its Rome Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci Airport (FCO) hub with Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) with seasonal service beginning May 1, 2026, ITA said Tuesday.ITA will offer three flights a week — Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays — from May 1 through May 31. Then, on June 1, it will increase service to five weekly flights, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Sat…

Houston to offer 1st direct flight to Rome through IAH

Travelers will be able to fly directly to Rome from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, or IAH, beginning May 1, Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced Dec. 2.

City leaders flying high after Houston lands deal for direct flights from IAH to Rome

Houston beat out several other cities to bring ITA Airways here for flights that begin next spring.

ITA Airways will fly from Rome to Houston in summer 2026

ITA Airways has unveiled one of the highlights of its summer 2026 schedule with the launch of a new intercontinental flight directly connecting Rome Fiumicino and Houston, USA. The route will be flown with Airbus A330neo. Follow Aeronews on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Bluesky and TikTok The route will be launched on May 1st 2026, and is now available for purchase through all the company’s official channels, with the following schedule in the up…