Regional partner connecting Italy's cities with Alitalia.
Founded
2000
Headquarters
Rome, Italy
Alliance
SkyTeam
Alitalia Express was a regional airline based in Italy that operated as a feeder carrier for the mainline Alitalia network. It provided connections between smaller Italian cities and major hubs, primarily Rome Fiumicino, enabling passengers to connect to long-haul and international services operated by the parent airline.
The carrier operated a fleet of regional turboprop and jet aircraft suited to shorter routes within Italy and to nearby European destinations. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Alitalia, it functioned as an integral part of the broader Alitalia Group's domestic and regional strategy.
Alitalia Express ceased independent operations as Alitalia restructured its regional operations over the years, eventually being absorbed or wound down as part of broader changes to the Italian aviation landscape that culminated in Alitalia's own collapse and relaunch as ITA Airways in 2021.
Hubs & network
Alitalia Express primarily operated through Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) and Milan Linate Airport (LIN) as its main hubs.
Fleet
The airline operated regional aircraft including ATR 72 turboprops and Embraer regional jets to serve shorter domestic and European routes.
Notable facts
- ›Alitalia Express was a wholly owned subsidiary of Alitalia, Italy's flag carrier.
- ›It served as a regional feeder airline, connecting smaller Italian cities to Alitalia's mainline network.
- ›The airline used the IATA code XM and ICAO code SMX.
- ›Operations were wound down as Alitalia restructured its regional and domestic services.
- ›Alitalia's eventual collapse led to the creation of ITA Airways in 2021, ending the broader Alitalia brand.
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