American Airlines has announced the introduction of the first direct flight from Naples Capodichino International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport, the airline's main transatlantic hub. The new direct flight will be introduced on June 6, 2024, and will operate on a daily frequency throughout the 2024 summer season through October 2024.

"We are excited to announce American Airlines' first-ever connection between Southern Italy and the United States of America," commented Kyle Mabry, vice president - Operations and Commercial, EMEA and APAC at American Airlines.

"It is a source of pride to have one of the leading U.S. airlines in NAPLES, the result of work aimed at increasing the connectivity of the Neapolitan airport, which is based on an offer of 113 destinations, mainly international. Significant and peculiar, for an airport like NAPLES, is the intercontinental traffic generated by carriers offering connections to major hubs, bringing Campania closer to the rest of the world. With the entry of American Airlines, this market segment, which is fundamental for the tourism exploit of our region, is enriched by the prestigious flight to Philadelphia, which is added to the connection to New York," said Roberto Barbieri, CEO of Gesac.

American Airlines flights between Naples and Philadelphia will be operated by modern Boeing 787-8 aircraft offering passengers a complete high-end experience including Business Class and Premium Economy seats, state-of-the-art interiors, live TV streaming, high-speed Wi-Fi and hundreds of on-demand movies and TV shows usable from each seat.