ITA Airways to Transport Pope Leo XIV on His First Apostolic Visit to South America. Italian flag carrier ITA Airways will serve as the official airline transporting Pope Leo XIV on his first apostolic journey to South America, scheduled to commence on November 6, 2026. The papal mission will depart via a dedicated charter flight directly linking the Italian capital to Montevideo, Uruguay.
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The flight is scheduled to take off at 07:00 local time from Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO), bound for Carrasco International Airport (MVD). For this state charter, the Italian carrier has deployed an Airbus A330neo, a modern widebody aircraft that reduces fuel burn and carbon emissions by up to 20% compared to previous-generation platforms, while providing advanced cabin comfort.
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The flight will be staffed by a 13-member crew—comprising three pilots and ten flight attendants—supported by ITA Airways’ specialized mission and VIP operational divisions. The flight will accommodate the official Vatican entourage alongside accredited international journalists. At Fiumicino, ITA Airways CEO and General Manager Joerg Eberhart will officially see off the Pontiff prior to departure, marking another milestone in the airline’s historic partnership with the Holy See.
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