transatlantic · 8h 05m · 6,563 km
Boston to Rome
2 airlines · 2 aircraft ranked
In business class, ITA's Business (A330-900) edges out the field with a 6.9/10.In premium economy, ITA's Premium Economy (A330-900) leads the field with a 5.6/10.
Quick pick
Fly ITA. It scores higher across seat comfort and amenities.
If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.
Fly ITA. It has 2 more inches of legroom.
If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.
Fly Delta. It has free Wi-Fi (paid on ITA).
If prices are similar, go with this one.
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- In business class, ITA's Business (A330-900) edges out the field with a 6.9/10.
- In premium economy, ITA's Premium Economy (A330-900) leads the field with a 5.6/10.
- In economy, Delta's Main Cabin (A330-300) leads the field with a 4.8/10.
Frequently asked
Which is better in business: Delta or ITA on BOS-FCO?
Delta One (Delta Air Lines, A330-300) and Business (ITA Airways, A330-900) score virtually the same in business: 6.7 vs 6.9/10. The biggest gap is power — AC + USB-C vs no power — but neither carrier pulls ahead overall.
Which is better in premium economy: Delta or ITA on BOS-FCO?
Premium Economy (ITA Airways, A330-900) edges out Delta Premium Select (Delta Air Lines, A330-300) in premium economy, scoring 5.6/10 vs 5. The deciding factor: AC + USB-C vs no power. Delta Air Lines fights back on wi-fi and extras.
Which is better in economy: Delta or ITA on BOS-FCO?
Main Cabin (Delta Air Lines, A330-300) edges out Economy (ITA Airways, A330-900) in economy, scoring 4.8/10 vs 4.2. The deciding factor: Free Wi-Fi vs Paid Wi-Fi. ITA Airways fights back on entertainment and power.
What are the best seats in Delta Delta One on BOS-FCO?
Best: Window seats in odd rows for the most privacy with herringbone stagger. Avoid: Even-row window seats are closer to the aisle. Footwell can be tight on taller passengers. Reverse herringbone 1-2-1 without doors. Safran Cirrus III (not Thompson Vantage suites — those are on the A330-900neo). 15.4-inch IFE. Free Viasat wifi. Someone Somewhere amenity kit. Delta retrofit to Thompson Vantage XL suites with doors expected ~2027.
What are the best seats in Delta Delta Premium Select on BOS-FCO?
Best: Window pairs for only 2 across. Avoid: Center section middle seat. 2-3-2 premium economy. 13.3-inch IFE. Free wifi. NC headphones provided.
What are the best seats in Delta Main Cabin on BOS-FCO?
Best: The 2-4-2 layout means no middle seat in window pairs — better than 3-3-3. Avoid: Inner seats in the center 4-section. 2-4-2 economy (wider than typical 3-3-3). 9-inch IFE. Free wifi.
What are the best seats in ITA Business on BOS-FCO?
Best: Odd-numbered window seats are closer to the window with more privacy. Center pairs work well for couples. Avoid: Even-numbered window seats are closer to the aisle. Last row of business may get galley noise. 30 staggered 1-2-1 seats with direct aisle access. 17.3-inch 4K Safran RAVE IFE. QC Terme spa amenity kit. Full Italian multi-course meal service. WiFi is Ku-band — slow in practice (~0.2 Mbps per reviews).
What are the best seats in ITA Premium Economy on BOS-FCO?
Best: Window pairs are best for couples. Front row offers bulkhead legroom. Avoid: Center block middle seat has the least space and no aisle access. 24 Safran Z535i fixed-shell recliners. 15.6-inch IFE. Full meals on real dishes with silverware. USB-A, USB-C, and AC outlet at every seat.
What are the best seats in ITA Economy on BOS-FCO?
Best: Comfort Economy rows (forward section) offer 34-inch pitch for a small upcharge. Window pairs avoid the center block. Avoid: Center block middle seats (D or E) in 4-abreast section. Last rows near lavatories. 237 seats in 8-abreast (2-4-2) — wider per seat than 777 10-abreast. 13.3-inch 4K IFE. About 36 Comfort Economy seats in forward rows offer 34-inch pitch. USB-A and USB-C at every seat.