# Milan Linate Airport May Get Long Haul Flights, But Only For Rich People

_Jun 2 23:37_

Tags: Beond, La Compagnie, Italy, Milan, New York, route network, airline, new route

Italy's Ministry of Infrastructure is considering allowing long-haul flights from Milan Linate Airport, restricted to all-premium aircraft with no economy seats, potentially benefiting carriers like La Compagnie

## Summary

Italy’s Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport is proposing to open Milan Linate Airport (LIN) to long-haul flights, breaking its current perimeter rule that limits direct flights to 1,500 km. The key constraint is that only all-premium aircraft (no economy cabin) would be permitted. Officials argue this matches the airport's higher-yield customer profile and allows for lighter, quieter narrow-body planes like the Airbus A321neo. Potential destinations include New York. This could benefit all-business-class carriers such as La Compagnie (currently flying MXP-EWR) or Beond, though Beond's A319/A321 may need range verification for transatlantic routes. The proposal is still under consideration and not yet approved

## Why it matters

Affects 3 airline programs (Beond, JetBlue, La Compagnie).

## Sources cited

- [One Mile at a Time](https://onemileatatime.com/news/milan-linate-airport-long-haul-flights) — Milan Linate Airport May Get Long Haul Flights, But Only For Rich People

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