What was the Linea dell'Impero?
Q: What was the Linea dell'Impero?
A: The Linea dell'Impero, also known as the "Flight of the Empire" or "Empire Line", was the longest flight made by the Italian airline "Ala Littoria" that connected Rome with Mogadiscio in Italian East Africa.
Q: Which Italian airline was responsible for the Linea dell'Impero?
A: The Italian airline "Ala Littoria", precursor of Alitalia, was responsible for the Linea dell'Impero.
Q: When did the Linea dell'Impero operate?
A: The Linea dell'Impero operated in the years preceding World War II, connecting Rome with Mogadiscio in Italian East Africa.
Q: Was the Linea dell'Impero considered a prestigious air route?
A: Yes, the Linea dell'Impero was considered the most prestigious Italian air route of the time.
Q: What was the significance of the Linea dell'Impero?
A: The Linea dell'Impero was a key political and symbolic connection between Rome, the 'capital of Italy's Empire', and Italy's colonies in Libya and East Africa.
Q: Could passengers travel the entire route without changing airplanes?
A: Yes, from 1939, passengers could travel the entire Rome-Mogadiscio route without changing airplanes.
Q: What was the Italian East Africa?
A: Italian East Africa was a group of Italian colonies in East Africa, including Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Somalia, that were part of Italy's colonial empire.
