After joiningStar Allianceand the partial acquisition byLufthansa Group, the Italian airlineITA Airwaysis exploring the possibility oflaunching direct flightsto cities in the former Yugoslavia, includingPodgorica and Tivat. According to the aviation portalExYu Aviation News, the company plans to open at least three destinations in the region, with Montenegro considered a priority location.
This decision is based on ITA’s developed network structure and its status as the main hub at Fiumicino Airport (Rome). Direct flights from Rome could significantly strengthen Montenegro’s air connections withItaly, the rest of Europe, and the United States, especially with the support of Lufthansa and the globalStar Alliance.
Restoring ITA Airways’ connection with MontenegroBefore the pandemic,
Alitaliaconnected Rome with Podgorica and Belgrade, and also operated seasonal flights to Split and Dubrovnik. However, after ITA’s launch, plans for regular flights to the region have not yet been implemented. In 2024, an attempt was made to launch a seasonal flight to Split, but the project ended after a month. The company is now actively considering the possibility ofrestoring the connectionwith Montenegro, which could become a strategic step for the country’s aviation and tourism sectors.возобновления связи с Черногорией, что может стать стратегическим шагом для всей страны в сфере авиации и туризма.