I’ve just unearthed some great news for Detroit residents who have been harbouring a desire to see the wonders of Rome in Italy.
Delta Air Lines has just started running direct flights between Motown and Italy’s eternally famous city.
Sometimes actually getting to Italy can be a wee bit arduous for people over in the USA, what with fiddly stop-overs in other European airports, but now, in one, albeit long, hop, Motown folks can be roaming around the delights of Rome much more easily. And this non-stop flight should help those travelling with small children considerably.
This means Motown residents can consider Rome as a much more realistic vacation destination, which, in my book, is great news!
Of course, there is more to Italy than just Rome. Rome makes a wonderful starting point for exploring the likes of Tuscany, Abruzzo, Umbria, and elsewhere. Then there are delights such as the glorious islands of Capri and Ischia. Do not forget Pompeii either – one of my favourite places in Italy.
In the same area as Pompeii, there is the stunning Amalfi coastline which is not that difficult to reach from Rome. Curious Motowners will find flight times if they read on.
Delta Air Lines Motown to Rome Flight Times
The new Delta Air Lines scheduled service takes off from Detroit Metro Airport at 7.45 p.m. and touches down the next day in Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport at 10:45 a.m. the next day.
It is probable that those from Detroit in Southeast Michigan will want to return home at some point, in which case, they can hop on the 12:45 p.m. flight from Rome which will land them at Detroit Metro Airport at 5:20 p.m.
Here is a link to Delta Air Line’s web site, just in case someone might like book a non-stop flight to Rome. 😉
There, I hope this news might brighten up some people’s weekend.
Source: Delta Air Lines press release, 4 June 2009.
Photograph of Rome by night by Di Mackey.
Man of Roma says
This is good news. It could make the eternal city better known to Americans and increment tourism a bit. Besides, after the agreement with Fiat motowners could have an extra motive to come and have a better look at these Italians, one never knows.
Alex says
Hi MoR,
Actually, I do think many Americans know about Rome – but you are right, being able to get there directly may well encourage more from the Motown area of the US to come and take a look at your city. Well, everybody should try to see Rome, at least once! For things to see, especially for those who like the nose around ruins, Italy is a difficult place to beat. I’ve been to Ephesus in Turkey – which is incredible – but Pompeii is in a different league! Seems to have more atmosphere – I feel myself being drawn back there – and I am extremely happy to have been lucky enough to have seen Pompeii. I shall take my son there when he is old enough to appreciate it more.
And I feel myself being inexplicably drawn back to Rome…Florence, Venice, and Bergamo, not to mention quite a few other places in Italy too!
Best,
Alex