Italy's ITA Completes Its First Long-haul Flight: Rome - New York

The heir to now-folded Italian flag carrier Alitalia, ITA Airways, inaugurated its first long-haul service on Thursday. The flight arrived at New York JFK on time, despite a slightly delayed departure from Rome's Fiumicino. ITA will operate the route with six flights per week, adding services up to twice per day over the holiday season.