Press releases


19 February 2019 Ciampino Airport Due to smoke coming from an air gap in the underground area beneath the Schengen Area, the Ciampino Terminal was evacuated as a precaution around 08:00 this morning. No passengers or infrastructure were affected. ADR staff are assisting passengers waiting for the terminal to return to normal operations. + Approfondisci
1 February 2019 ADR: AT FIUMICINO, WE ARE CELEBRATING CHINESE NEW YEAR WITH THE TRADITIONAL TEA CEREMONY The primary subject of this meeting was Rome-China connectivity and the role of digital tools in welcoming Chinese tourism + Approfondisci
28 January 2019 AT LEONARDO DA VINCI, CHINESE PASSENGERS CAN SHOP WITH WECHAT PAY Fiumicino, Italy's first airport to accept this payment method, resulting from a partnership between Lagardère Travel Retail Italia, Aeroporti di Roma and WeChat + Approfondisci
9 January 2019 Historic record in 2018 ADR: in 2018 nearly 49 million passengers passed through the capital’s airports historic record helped by strong long-haul growth (+14.4%) + Approfondisci
9 January 2019 ADR: IN 2018 NEARLY 49 MILLION PASSENGERS PASSED THROUGH THE CAPITAL’S AIRPORTS HISTORIC RECORD HELPED BY STRONG LONG-HAUL GROWTH (+14.4%) + Approfondisci
17 December 2018 FIUMICINO: “EL ABRAZO” WORK OF ART DONATED BY ARGENTINIAN SCULPTOR ALEJANDRO MARMO The statue will be on display in Terminal 3 as a representation of the meeting of different cultures in the passenger transit point + Approfondisci
2 December 2018 ADR: CHRISTMAS CONCERT BY THE ARMA DEI CARABINIERI MUSICAL BAND WINS FIUMICINO AIRPORT PASSENGERS OVER In Terminal 3, in the area dedicated to international flights, opera music and famous soundtracks accompany departing passengers + Approfondisci
29 November 2018 ADR: FRANCESCO APOLLONI PRESENTS HIS INTERACTIVE BOOK AT FIUMICINO The actor, screenwriter and author presented the latest in the field of publishing to passengers in Boarding Area B + Approfondisci
28 November 2018 ADR: NEW BENEFITS FOR BUSINESS CLIENTS WHO PARK AT FIUMICINO Presented at the BizTravel Forum, the Italian B2B event dedicated to the Business Travel Community is a partnership agreement between ADR and Uvet, a leading company in the business travel sector + Approfondisci
14 November 2018 ADR: FIUMICINO HOSTS NEW “LÌBRATI” EVENT, A BOOK AMONG PASSENGERS Antonio Polito presented travellers travelling through Boarding Area B with his latest work: “Prove tecniche di resurrezione. Come riprendersi la propria vita” (Tests of resurrection. How to take back your life) + Approfondisci
8 November 2018 FIUMICINO: CORO DI VOCI BIANCHE FOR AIRPORT OPERA LIVE A new event for travellers at Fiumicino Airport, enchanted by the opera performances held by the Scuola di Canto Corale [Choral Singing School] of the Teatro dell’Opera di Roma. + Approfondisci
22 October 2018 FIUMICINO: ‘AIRPORT OPERA LIVE’ THRILLS PASSENGERS Travellers in boarding areas B and E charmed by performances of lyric music in the series of events held by ADR with the Teatro dell’Opera di Roma + Approfondisci
19 October 2018 ADR: THIS YEAR’S ROME CINEMA FESTIVAL BEGINS AT FIUMICINO ONCE MORE Airport initiatives organised to present a celebration of cinema in the capital for passengers’ entertainment + Approfondisci
18 October 2018 ADR: NEW RECORD FOR FIUMICINO, NO. 1 WESTERN HUB FOR QUALITY IN THE WORLD For the first time, Leonardo da Vinci Airport has come first place in the Airports Council International world classifications, beating other large western airports New outright record in passenger satisfaction (4.44/5) Castellucci: “Having achieved excellent passenger relations, we’re now setting our sights on assisting airlines in the challenge for competitiveness” + Approfondisci
12 October 2018 ADR THE POPULAR MUSIC OF THE “OTTOBRATA ROMANA” UNVEILED AT FIUMICINO A voyage through traditional Roman music: songs, folk songs and serenades, interpreted in the airport by the Popular Italian Orchestra which will perform in the Auditorium Parco della Musica on Saturday the 13th + Approfondisci
24 July 2018 FIUMICINO: PRE-FLIGHT CHESS LESSONS GET UNDER WAY Passengers flying from Boarding Area B can play chess with the biggest national chessboard champions. 10 dedicated chess stations thanks to the initiative by ADR in collaboration with Roma Capitale and the Italian Chess Federation + Approfondisci
16 July 2018 WITH FIUMICINO, ROME IS CONFIRMED AS THE EUROPEAN GATEWAY TO CHINA The connection between the two Countries has been further strengthened. Unified growth strategy launched today between carriers, tour operators and institutions at the meeting organised by ADR and Unindustria + Approfondisci
16 July 2018 WITH FIUMICINO, ROME IS CONFIRMED AS THE EUROPEAN GATEWAY TO CHINA The connection between the two Countries has been further strengthened. Unified growth strategy launched today between carriers, tour operators and institutions at the meeting organised by ADR and Unindustria + Approfondisci
6 July 2018 FIUMICINO: THE AIRPORT BECOMES A THEATRE WITH OPERA CONCERTS 27 members of the Youth Orchestra of the Opera House enchanted international travellers with songs from the most famous and appreciated operas + Approfondisci
21 June 2018 ACI: FIUMICINO IS THE BEST AIRPORT IN EUROPE Leonardo da Vinci Airport ranks first amongst the 20 European airports with over 25 million passengers for its level of service to passengers and airlines, technological innovation, infrastructure efficiency, and development of new markets. London Heathrow, Copenhagen, Barcelona-El Prat, and Oslo were also in the final. + Approfondisci
10 June 2018 FIUMICINO: SURPRISE CONCERT BY MAESTRO ANTONIO PAPPANO AT T3 The Director of the National Academy of Santa Cecilia, Antonio Pappano, performed an exceptional concert in one of the airport's most symbolic locations, between the statue of the Vitruvian Man and the historic stained glass signed by the architect Morandi. Many passengers were involved and enchanted by the piano performance which took place a few metres away from the check-in desks. + Approfondisci
6 June 2018 ADR, FIUMICINO: 20-SECOND E-GATE PASSPORT CONTROLS EXTENDED TO AMERICAN PASSENGERS In 2018, the service will be used by over 4 million European and US travellers. Trend up by 30%. With 36 digital gates installed to date, Leonardo da Vinci is one of the first airports in the world to use innovative technologies dedicated to safety and rapid security checks. + Approfondisci
23 May 2018 ADR: LEONARDO DA VINCI'S BUSINESS CITY GETS UNDER WAY The only airport city in Italy is founded. Rome’s door to the world. + Approfondisci
18 May 2018 ADR: ALITALIA WEIGHTING ON FIUMICINO DOWN TO 29% IN AERONAUTICAL REVENUES The weighting of the airline Alitalia, in terms of aeronautical revenues, on ADR has decreased considerably in recent years and currently has a weighting of just 29%. However, as regards Fiumicino's passenger traffic, in the first quarter of 2018, this has grown by +2.5% compared with the same period the previous year. International traffic has specifically recorded an increase of + 7% and long-haul traffic is up by +17.9%. This is according to ADR on the data cited today regarding Fiumicino by the President of ENAC. + Approfondisci
17 May 2018 “GLADIATOR” ARRIVES AT FIUMICINO WITH 100-PERSON CHOIR Airport passengers given first preview of the cine-concert with music and scenes from the hit film starring Russell Crowe. Organised by ADR and the Orchestra Italiana del Cinema, the performance captivated international passengers in Terminal 3 + Approfondisci
14 May 2018 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE COMPANY: PUNCTUALITY AZ A RESULT OF A COMBINED EFFORT AT FCO DA VINCI ONE OF THE MOST EFFICIENT AIRPORTS IN EUROPE, ACCORDING TO EUROCONTROL + Approfondisci
21 March 2018 FIUMICINO – NUMBER ONE IN THE WORLD FOR IMPROVED AIRPORT SERVICES NUMBER ONE IN THE EU IN TERMS OF SERVICE QUALITY ACCORDING TO PASSENGERS Skytrax and ACI, the world’s major airport-service quality certification institutes reward Leonardo da Vinci airport with the “World’s Most Improved Airport” and “Airport Service Quality Award” accolades. Castellucci: “Results which certify the completion of the airport’s turnaround in just three years. All ADR workers are the real protagonists of this success story” + Approfondisci
16 March 2018 Six Nations: Scottish national rugby team met with bagpipes in Fiumicino Athletes and fans travelling to the match at Rome's Stadio Olimpico were welcomed by ADR’s kilted flash mob. Flower of Scotland resounded throughout the Terminals + Approfondisci
7 March 2018 FIUMICINO: ‘MEDITERRANEA’ DANCE CAPTIVATES TRAVELLERS AT THE AIRPORT Surprise preview performance in the terminals. Leonardo da Vinci increasingly becoming a showcase of the capital’s events for foreign visitors + Approfondisci
26 February 2018 WEATHER IMPROVES: FIUMICINO MOVES TOWARDS NORMAL OPERATION Snow plan speeds up delays + Approfondisci
26 February 2018 FIUMICINO, AIRPORT OPERATIONAL, SNOW REMOVAL PLAN UNDERWAY FIUMICINO, AIRPORT OPERATIONAL, SNOW REMOVAL PLAN UNDERWAY + Approfondisci
20 February 2018 FIUMICINO PAINTED BLUE TO SEE OFF ITALIAN RUGBY PLAYERS LEAVING FOR FRANCE Airport staff and passengers welcomed the athletes with the Italian flag and sang the national anthem + Approfondisci
16 February 2018 CHINESE NEW YEAR: FIUMICINO CELEBRATES YEAR OF THE DOG WITH LION DANCE To celebrate the event, Alipay chose Leonardo da Vinci Airport – a record-holder for air traffic to and from China – to launch its “Random Discount 2018 RMB” initiative + Approfondisci
12 February 2018 FIUMICINO: ACROBATIC DANCE ‘EQUILIBRIO’ DELIGHTS TRAVELLERS Surprise preview at the airport, an international showcase for the capital’s events + Approfondisci
7 February 2018 FIUMICINO WELCOMES “AIR ROOMS” - FOR RELAXATION AND BUSINESS The new 1,200 square metre structure is open to all passengers, with useful and high-quality services for relaxing in the airport between flights + Approfondisci
20 December 2017 AUTISM: TRAVELLING THROUGH FIUMICINO AIRPORT ADR and ENAC met with the biggest autism organisations to review the actions undertaken in the airport one year after the project’s start, and to share the next steps. + Approfondisci
19 December 2017 FIUMICINO: FLASHMOB FOR AIRPORT PASSENGERS. LA TRAVIATA IN COSTUME PERFORMED AT THE GATE Opera music lands at the airport for the first time, thanks to the partnership between ADR and the Teatro dell’Opera di Roma. An innovative programme of musical events for passengers in 2018 + Approfondisci
7 December 2017 FIUMICINO: A LEGO CHRISTMAS TREE BUILT BY PASSENGERS TO DONATE HEAT TO CHILDREN IN SYRIA Today, the planned Christmas events are launched at the airport, with the joint ADR and UNICEF charity initiative to support children who live in disadvantaged conditions. The priority is to buy and distribute winter clothes for children in Syria and their families + Approfondisci
29 November 2017 ADR: HARRY POTTER ARRIVES AT FIUMICINO TERMINAL 3 Aeroporti di Roma and the Orchestra Italiana del Cinema presented - for the first time ever - the film-concert in the second chapter of the film saga, with 80 pieces played to passengers + Approfondisci
20 November 2017 “KIDS TAKE OVER”: ADR AND UNICEF AT FIUMICINO TO MARK UNIVERSAL CHILDREN’S DAY Leonardo da Vinci airport, protagonist of an unusual takeover: in identical uniforms to their parents, the children of airport staff participated in the airport operation + Approfondisci
31 October 2017 FIUMICINO: PARALYMPIC WORLD FENCING CHAMPIONSHIPS UNDERWAY Over 200 athletes from 30 countries are welcomed at Leonardo da Vinci Airport for the races scheduled from 7 to 12 November. The competition will be broadcast live on the airport’s big screens + Approfondisci
18 October 2017 FIUMICINO: SURPRISE PERFORMANCE BY THE JUNIORCHESTRA OF SANTA CECILIA. THE INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE CHARMS DEPARTING PASSENGERS IN AREA E Passengers witness pre-flight ‘flashmob’ ahead of the Orchestra’s US tour with conductor Pappano + Approfondisci
20 September 2017 ADR: JAZZ FOR FAMILIES AT THE AIRPORT The great music of the Rome Auditorium returns to Leonardo da Vinci with a new autumn schedule to entertain and involve passengers + Approfondisci
30 August 2017 FIUMICINO: POSITIVE START FOR THE NEW INTEGRATED TRAIN-PLANE ASSISTANCE SERVICE FOR PASSENGERS WITH DISABILITIES OR REDUCED MOBILITY Cooperation agreement between ADR Assistance and RFI to continually support passengers who require assistance throughout their entire journey, from train to plane + Approfondisci
10 August 2017 TOURISM: FIUMICINO CONFIRMED AS NO. 1 EUROPEAN AIRPORT FOR QUALITY OF SERVICES In passengers’ opinion, as revealed by Airports Council International, the major Italian airport remains in first place among all EU hubs, due to services such as reception, comfort, cleanliness and security + Approfondisci
4 August 2017 FIUMICINO, OPENING OF NEW ROMA CAPITALE TOURIST POINT Better information, hospitality and services for international passengers arriving at T3 + Approfondisci
31 July 2017 FIUMICINO: ADR DELIVERS TWO FIREFIGHTING VEHICLES TO THE MUNICIPALITY The 4X4 pick-ups are equipped with fire-fighting modules, each with a 450-litre capacity, and are capable of efficiently reaching off-road areas and responding to fires in just a few minutes. They will be used by the local Civil Protection Authority + Approfondisci
27 July 2017 ADR: THE GREAT JAZZ OF THE ROME AUDITORIUM ARRIVES AT FIUMICINO Passengers will be protagonists in the concerts which will be held throughout the summer + Approfondisci
7 July 2017 ADR: THE NEW APP FOR GUIDING PASSENGERS AROUND THE AIRPORT GOES LIVE “Rome Airports”, available in 4 languages, is an airport assistant that accompanies passengers through all stages of their journey. Its main services include: virtual navigation through the Terminals, real-time monitoring all flight stages, product search, shopping, offers, booking and paying for parking and unlimited super-fast Wi-Fi connection App Day today at Fiumicino, with a flashmob to involve passengers. By downloading the App by 30 September 2017, you could win a Nissan Leaf electric car + Approfondisci
27 June 2017 ADR: PREVIEW OF THE MUSICAL “MAMMA MIA!” ENCHANTS FIUMICINO Flashmob for the entertainment and involvement of passengers in the June 29 long weekend + Approfondisci

19 February 2019

Due to smoke coming from an air gap in the underground area beneath the Schengen Area, the Ciampino Terminal was evacuated as a precaution around 08:00 this morning. No passengers or infrastructure were affected. ADR staff are assisting passengers waiting for the terminal to return to normal operations.

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