Star Alliance has officially welcomed ITA Airways as its newest member, marking the completion of the Italian carrier’s integration into the world’s largest airline alliance.
ITA Airways celebrated its entry with a ceremony at the Piazza di Spagna Lounge in Rome Fiumicino Airport’s Terminal 3. The event was led by ITA Airways Chief Executive Officer and General Manager Joerg Eberhart, Star Alliance Chief Executive Officer Theo Panagiotoulias, and Lufthansa Group Chief Commercial Officer Dieter Vranckx, alongside media and institutional guests.
From April 1, ITA Airways is fully integrated into the Alliance’s global network, linking its Rome Fiumicino hub and Milan Linate Airport—served collectively by 17 Star Alliance members—to more than 1,150 destinations worldwide. Customers travelling across the network will benefit from through check-in, reciprocal frequent flyer recognition and access to Star Alliance lounges, delivering a more seamless travel experience to and from Italy.
ITA Airways’ induction into the Alliance has been supported by the Lufthansa Group, with specialist teams across its airlines facilitating an intensive integration programme over recent months.
