United Airlines will launch a seasonal, nonstop flight from Denver to Rome next year, expanding the list of international destinations travelers can reach from the Mile High City.
The Italy flight will be offered daily from May 1 to Sept. 25, according to the airline, which also announced Thursday seven other new routes from Denver, including ones to Regina, Saskatchewan; Buffalo, New York; and Redding, California.
With the addition of the Rome and Saskatchewan flights, United says it will operate flights to 22 international destinations from Denver — “more than any airline in the city’s history.”
“United’s continued commitment to delivering an exceptional travel experience in Denver is underscored by these new routes and the nearly $1 billion in investments we have made to enhance the customer experience and bring greater convenience,” Jonna McGrath, vice president of United’s Denver hub, said in a written statement. “As Denver’s hometown airline, we’re proud to offer more destinations than any other carrier, giving Colorado residents and travelers passing through Denver unmatched flexibility and options to explore the destinations they want to visit most.”
Other international destinations recently added from Denver International Airport include Istanbul, Turkey, on Turkish Airlines and Dublin, Ireland, on Aer Lingus.
United says its flight from Denver to Rome will be operated on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, which seats about 260 passengers.
Norwegian Air Shuttle planned to launch a Denver-Rome flight in March 2020, but it never materialized because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Norwegian ultimately halted its long-haul network to focus on its intra-European routes.