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ITA Airways Plots Malpensa U-Turn To Fly Milan-Lima Route Before Emirates Can
It has been almost three years since ITA Airways operated scheduled long-haul flights from Milan Malpensa.
ITA Airways is preparing to resume operations at Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) after a multi-year hiatus from long-haul service. The airline is reportedly exploring a route from MXP to Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru.
The move comes as ITA Airways weighs a potential Malpensa comeback in the long-haul market, signaling a shift in its network strategy to re-enter extended routes from Milan.
The report notes that the timing of Malpensa’s return and the Lima service is influenced by competitive dynamics, with another foreign carrier reportedly planning to establish a LIM link.
Details on the flight frequencies, aircraft types, or launch dates have not been disclosed, and no specific operational timeline has been confirmed in the material provided.
ITA Airways last operated scheduled long-haul services from Milan Malpensa almost three years ago, according to the source material.