ITA Airways Joins Star Alliance, Expands Global Network Access

Integration connects Italy to wider international airline network

ITA Airways has officially joined Star Alliance, completing its integration into the global airline network. The airline marked its entry with a ceremony at the Piazza di Spagna Lounge at Rome Fiumicino Airport Terminal 3, attended by senior representatives including Joerg Eberhart, CEO and General Manager of ITA Airways, Theo Panagiotoulias, CEO of Star Alliance, and Dieter Vranckx, Chief Commercial Officer of Lufthansa Group.

From 1 April, ITA Airways is fully integrated into the alliance network, linking its hubs at Rome Fiumicino and Milan Linate with destinations served by Star Alliance member airlines. The integration enables passengers to access a broader network, with coordinated services across multiple carriers.

Membership introduces shared services and passenger benefits

Passengers travelling within the Star Alliance network can now access services such as through check-in, reciprocal recognition of frequent flyer programmes, and access to alliance lounges.

ITA Airways adds over 350 daily flights to the network, supporting connectivity within Italy and across Europe, as well as links to international destinations.

The integration process was supported by Lufthansa Group, which worked alongside ITA and Star Alliance teams over several months.

With this addition, Star Alliance now includes 26 member airlines, offering a combined network of more than 17,500 daily flights across over 190 countries.