Reciprocal Frequent Flyer Benefits for ITA Airways and United

United Airlines and ITA Airways Launch Reciprocal Mileage Earning, Redemptions, and Lounge Access - The Bulkhead Seat

Italy’s flag carrier, ITA Airways, is cozying up to a founding member of Star Alliance with the launch of reciprocal frequent flyer benefits. The new collaboration with United Airlines officially begins September 8th and gives passengers expanded earning, redemption, and lounge access opportunities. This comes in advance of ITA Airways joining Star Alliance in 2026 after its departure from SkyTeam in February and alignment with the Lufthansa Gro…

Reciprocal Frequent Flyer Benefits for ITA Airways and United

Italy’s new(ish) flag carrier, ITA Airways, left its former home in the SkyTeam alliance and is in the process of integrating into the Star Alliance after the Lufthansa Group took a sizeable financial stake in the carrier. Now, it’s gotten a step closer, as it’s launching reciprocal benefits with United, the major Star Alliance carrier in the U.S., as of next week. Here’s what you need to know about this significant development. ITA-United Recip…