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ITA Airways Joins Star Alliance in Lufthansa Integration
ITA Airways adds 350+ daily flights and access to 1,150+ destinations, enhancing connectivity across Italy and Southern Europe, joining Star Alliance's 26 member airlines.
- On Tuesday, March 31, 2026, Star Alliance officially welcomed ITA Airways as its 26th member during a ceremony at Rome Fiumicino Airport Terminal 3, with integration effective April 1, 2026.
- The Ministry of Economy and Finance owns 59% of ITA Airways, while Deutsche Lufthansa AG holds a 41% stake; Lufthansa Group mentored the carrier's intense integration program.
- Adding more than 350 daily flights, ITA Airways serves over 16 million customers annually and expands access to more than 1,150 destinations worldwide, improving connectivity across Italy and Europe.
- Eligible passengers gain access to priority services, lounge facilities in Rome, Milan, and Catania, and reciprocal frequent flyer recognition. Star Alliance Chief Executive Officer Theo Panagiotoulias called it a "focused and collaborative integration effort."
- Star Alliance now offers more than 17,500 daily flights across a global network spanning over 190 countries, reinforcing Italy's role in international connectivity and travel markets.
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ITA Airways joins Star Alliance in Lufthansa integration
Italy's ITA Airways is two steps closer to becoming a full member of the Lufthansa Group.Beginning April 1, the carrier will officially adopt the group's Miles & More loyalty program as its own and join Star Alliance. Flyers can look forward to receiving all their Star Alliance benefits, including elite status perks like priority boarding and lounge access, on ITA flights and those operated by alliance partners.The moves are part of ITA's integr…
Mar. 31, 2026 23:30
The Toronto Star
ITA Airways Joins Star Alliance
Star Alliance welcomes Italy’s flag carrier, further enabling seamless journeys
It's d-day. Ita Airways enters Star Alliance, the largest global alliance of civil aviation, and opens a new season for Italian travelers....
The Italian airline ITA Airways took a key step in its development by officially becoming a member of the Star Alliance on April 1, when it also joined the Miles & More loyalty program of the Lufthansa Group. With the incorporation of ITA, Star Alliance will join 26 airlines, more than 5,200 aircraft and close [...]
ITA Airways Joins Star Alliance as a Member’26 - Cargo Insights
Star Alliance has officially welcomed ITA Airways as its 26th member, completing the Italian flag carrier’s full integration into the world’s largest airline alliance. The induction ceremony took place at the Piazza di Spagna Lounge, Rome Fiumicino Airport Terminal 3, attended by senior leadership from ITA Airways, Star Alliance, and the Lufthansa Group. Effective April 1, ITA Airways is now fully connected to the Alliance’s global network, link…
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