FCO
Rome
JFK
New York
Rome to New York
Flight Compensation
Rome to New York — ITA Airways' flagship transatlantic route.
FCO–JFK is ITA Airways' flagship transatlantic route, connecting Rome Fiumicino with New York JFK. EC261 applies with up to €600 compensation for delays over 3 hours.
€600
Max compensation (EC261 tier 3)
6,900 km
Route distance
8h 30m
Scheduled flight time
Max Compensation
€600
per passenger · FCO departures
> 3,500 km · Long-haul
Average processing: 45 days
⚡ Only 2 years to claim — act fast
Free check · 2 years limit · No fee unless we win
01Route Intelligence
FCO–JFK is a high-value transatlantic route with average delays of 55 minutes.
Our Success Rate
72%
on FCO–JFK claims
Average Payout
€565
per passenger
Peak Disruption Periods
June – August
Transatlantic peak, FCO summer congestion
December – January
Holiday peak
Key Legal Nuance on This Route
What Makes FCO–JFK Claims Different
EC261 applies to FCO departures. Italian law has a 2-year limitation period for EC261 claims.
02Airlines on This Route
Who operates FCO–JFK, their delay record, and how they resist claims.
ITA Airways
AZAvg Delay
55min
Claim Success
72%
How AZ Resists Claims on This Route
ITA Airways cites 'operational reasons' and 'late inbound aircraft' — both within carrier control on a scheduled route.
03Disruption Causes & Legal Status
What actually causes delays on FCO–JFK — and whether each is extraordinary under EC261.
Late Inbound Aircraft
~45% of delays
Aircraft arriving late from JFK cause knock-on delays at FCO.
Rotational delays are within carrier control. Claim valid.
FCO Ground Congestion
~25% of delays
Rome Fiumicino ground handling delays during peak periods.
Foreseeable operational issues. Claim valid.
04How We Handle FCO–JFK Claims
You submit your flight details
2 minutes. Flight number, date, and what happened. We identify the operating carrier automatically — critical for codeshare routes.
We verify the FCO–JFK specific cause
File with ITA Airways citing EC261. Italian law has a 2-year limitation period.
Submission, escalation, and payment
Escalate to ENAC if rejected. Italian courts have jurisdiction.
05EC261 on FCO–JFK
EC261 applies because FCO is a EU airport
Your departure airport (FCO, Rome) is in Italy. EC261 covers all flights departing EU airports, regardless of airline nationality or destination. The fact that your destination (JFK, New York) is in United States does not change the applicable regulation.
Enforcement Body
ENAC (Ente Nazionale per l'Aviazione Civile)
Claim Time Limit
2 years from flight date
⚡ Shortest in Europe — act now
06Frequently Asked Questions
Real questions from passengers who flew FCO–JFK.
Does EC261 apply on ITA Airways FCO–JFK flights?
Yes. EC261 applies to all flights departing from EU airports. ITA Airways is an EU carrier. You're entitled to €600 for delays of 3+ hours.
Ready to Claim?
Start Your FCO → JFK Claim
No win, no fee. We verify the exact delay cause, identify the operating carrier, and submit directly to ENAC (Ente Nazionale per l'Aviazione Civile) if needed.