A special flight directed to Rome-Fiumicino departed today from Muscat (Oman) at 1:44 pm CET, organized by ITA Airways at the request of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation to facilitate the repatriation of Italian citizens temporarily stranded in the Middle East region due to the emergency situation and instability affecting the area.

The special flight, operated by an ITA Airways Airbus A321neo, took off with 165 passengers onboard, all Italian citizens. After making a technical stop at Cairo International Airport, it is scheduledto arrive in Rome this evening, with the expected landing time at 10:30 pm, ensuring the safereturn of all passengers on board.

This initiative is the result of joint efforts, with ITA Airways’ highly qualified personnel operating withgreat professionalism and care throughout every phase of the operation, working closely with theMinistry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.

ITA Airways has also resumed, as of today, its scheduled services between Rome-Fiumicino and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Subject to developments in the geopolitical situation in the region, the airline will operate five weekly frequencies, currently including a technical stop in Cairo. These connections may further contribute to the return of Italian nationals present in the Middle East.