It is a long-standing tradition of the Vatican that the Pope flies Alitalia from Rome to the destination of a papal trip, and returns on the national flag carrier of the host country on the return leg whenever possible. For example, on his last visit to the US, he flew on Aeromexico from Mexico City to St. Louis, then on TWA from St. Louis to Rome.

TWA has flown the Pope several times during his trips from the USA back to Rome and other countries.

Hope this helps.



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