The first direct flight to southern Italy’s city of Bari departed New York’s JFK International Airport departed June 3 at 5 pm. The flight, operated by Neos, Italy’s second-largest airline, began a weekly service scheduled to continue into the fall. According to the airline, some 10 million Americans trace their roots to the Italian region of Apulia (or Puglia, in Italian) and demand for the flights is already exceeding expectations.
A Boeing 787 Dreamliner, configured with 355 seats across Economy and Premium classes, operates the route. Flights operate from JFK to Bari’s Karol Wojtyla Airport on Tuesdays, returning on Wednesdays, giving American visitors a full week in Italy. Neos already operates daily flights from JFK to Milan and Palermo in Sicily, and now adds Bari to its roster. The airline also offers nonstop service from Toronto to Milan.
Said Carlo Stradiotti, CEO of Neos, in a statement: “Our goal is to carry about 12,700 travelers in the first year of operation. These flights are a recognition of the beauty, vitality and international credibility that Puglia has been able to build.”
“Today is a day of celebration for the people of Apulia and I want to share our joy with them,” said the CEO of Aeroporti di Puglia, Antonio Maria Vasile. “This new connection will boost the ambitious growth of tourism and in an extraordinarily attractive destination known for the beauty of its landscapes, the history of millenary civilizations and the unique taste of its food and wine.”
Neos flights can be reserved at us.neosair.com.
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