National carrier ITA Airways has published a fresh operational bulletin dated 12 November outlining network changes driven by infrastructure works and geopolitical volatility. From 1–30 November the runway at Naples Capodichino is closed for resurfacing, forcing the airline to replace its Rome–Naples shuttle with a dedicated coach service and to reroute Milan flights through Salerno. Business travellers accustomed to same-day connections via Fiumicino will need to factor a 75-minute road transfer into their itineraries. In addition, refurbishment of one runway at Rome Fiumicino until February 2027 is causing sporadic departure delays. While long-haul schedules are largely intact, the carrier warns of tighter turnaround margins that may ripple across the network on peak days. ITA Airways has also extended the suspension of Tel Aviv frequencies AZ 812/AZ 815 through 30 November and halted Riyadh and Dubai services until January and March 2027 respectively. Passengers may request rerouting or refunds, and corporate contracts will be honoured according to prorated sectors flown. The airline is coordinating with the Ministry of Health on enhanced Ebola-screening measures for flights originating in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Travel managers should update booking tools to reflect the temporary airport changes around Naples and re-validate connection times for itineraries relying on AZ feeder legs. Exporters using ITA Cargo are advised to confirm uplift from alternate gateways and consider trucking freight to Bari or Bologna during the works.
