transatlantic · 8h 45m · 6,893 km
New York (JFK) to Rome
3 airlines · 3 aircraft ranked
In business class, American's Flagship Business (787-9) edges out the field with a 7.1/10.In premium economy, ITA's Premium Economy (A330-900) edges out the field with a 5.6/10.
Quick pick
Fly American. It has 16 more inches of legroom and a wider seat (21" vs 19.7").
If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.
Fly ITA. It has 2 more inches of legroom and a bigger screen (15.6" vs 12").
If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.
Fly Delta. It has a wider seat (18" vs 17").
If prices are similar, go with this one.
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Data verified June 2026
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Route insights
- In business class, American's Flagship Business (787-9) edges out the field with a 7.1/10.
- In premium economy, ITA's Premium Economy (A330-900) edges out the field with a 5.6/10.
- In economy, Delta's Main Cabin (A330-300) edges out the field with a 4.8/10.
Frequently asked
Which is better in business: Delta or American on JFK-FCO?
Flagship Business (American Airlines, 787-9) edges out Delta One (Delta Air Lines, A330-300) in business, scoring 7.1/10 vs 6.7. The deciding factor: AC + USB-C vs no power. Delta Air Lines fights back on legroom and bed length.
Which is better in premium economy: Delta or American on JFK-FCO?
Premium Economy (American Airlines, 787-9) edges out Delta Premium Select (Delta Air Lines, A330-300) in premium economy, scoring 5.5/10 vs 5. The deciding factor: AC + USB-C vs no power. Delta Air Lines fights back on extras.
Which is better in economy: Delta or American on JFK-FCO?
Main Cabin (Delta Air Lines, A330-300) and Main Cabin (American Airlines, 787-9) score virtually the same in economy: 4.8 vs 4.7/10. The biggest gap is seat width — 18"-wide seats vs 17" — but neither carrier pulls ahead overall.
Which is better in business: Delta or ITA on JFK-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 JFK-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 JFK-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.
Which is better in business: American or ITA on JFK-FCO?
Flagship Business (American Airlines, 787-9) and Business (ITA Airways, A330-900) score virtually the same in business: 7.1 vs 6.9/10. The biggest gap is wi-fi — Free Wi-Fi vs Paid Wi-Fi — but neither carrier pulls ahead overall.
Which is better in premium economy: American or ITA on JFK-FCO?
Premium Economy (American Airlines, 787-9) and Premium Economy (ITA Airways, A330-900) score virtually the same in premium economy: 5.5 vs 5.6/10. The biggest gap is legroom — 40" of pitch vs 38" — but neither carrier pulls ahead overall.
Which is better in economy: American or ITA on JFK-FCO?
Main Cabin (American Airlines, 787-9) edges out Economy (ITA Airways, A330-900) in economy, scoring 4.7/10 vs 4.2. The deciding factor: Free Wi-Fi vs Paid Wi-Fi. ITA Airways fights back on seat width.
What are the best seats in Delta Delta One on JFK-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 JFK-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 JFK-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 American Flagship Business on JFK-FCO?
Best: Row 1 bulkhead seats (1A, 1L) offer the most space and privacy. Solo travelers should pick window seats (A or L). Center pairs (D-G) work well for couples traveling together. Avoid: Row 8 seats are closest to the premium economy cabin and galley. Center seats in row 8 (8D, 8G) may experience more traffic noise. Reverse herringbone layout with direct aisle access from every seat. No privacy doors on this older product. The Super Diamond seat is comfortable but lacks the enclosed-suite feel of newer products. Panasonic eX2 AVOD IFE system.
What are the best seats in American Premium Economy on JFK-FCO?
Best: Row 9 bulkhead offers the most legroom. Window pairs (A-B and H-J) are best for couples. Avoid: Center seats in the 3-abreast middle section are least private. Row 11 may have limited recline near the economy partition. Small premium economy cabin with only 21 seats across 3 rows. Located directly behind business class for quick exit. Separate meal service from economy.
What are the best seats in American Main Cabin on JFK-FCO?
Best: Main Cabin Extra seats (rows 20-22) offer 34-35 inches of pitch. Rows 20-35 are forward of engine noise profile and clear of rear galley. Avoid: Last 3 rows near rear lavatories are noisy and have limited recline. Middle seats in the 3-abreast sections are least desirable on long-haul flights. 9-abreast economy seating on the 787-9 is tight. Window seats benefit from Dreamliner's larger windows and electronic dimming. USB-A ports and AC outlets at every seat.
What are the best seats in ITA Business on JFK-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 JFK-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 JFK-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.