British Airways launches new direct flight to 'Italy's most beautiful region'

British holidaymakers can explore new frontiers this summer with the launch of a direct flight route to one of Italy’s most beautiful destinations.

From May 22, British Airways will fly from London Gatwick to Salerno, a city known as the gateway to the Amalfi Coast — a region famed for colourful towns, limoncello and la dolce vita.

Salerno Costa d’Amalfi airport only opened in July last year — giving tourists the option to fly directly into the Amalfi Coast rather than Naples, which is about a 90-minute drive.

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