Lufthansa begins integration process with Italy's national carrier

The integration of ITA Airways into the Lufthansa Group has begun, bringing a range of benefits to customers. This development follows the Lufthansa Group's acquisition of a stake in ITA Airways. At a press conference in Rome, Carsten Spohr, CEO of Deutsche Lufthansa AG, Sandro Pappalardo, Chairman of ITA Airways, and Joerg Eberhart, CEO of ITA Airways, outlined the initial steps and improvements for passengers.

Frequent flyer program members will see immediate advantages. "36 million Miles & More members can earn and redeem miles on all ITA Airways flights," said Spohr. Additionally, 2.7 million Volare members from ITA Airways can now earn and redeem points on flights operated by Lufthansa Group airlines including SWISS, Austrian Airlines, and Brussels Airlines.

Starting March 30, 2025, with the summer flight schedule launch, passengers will benefit from streamlined operations at major hubs like Frankfurt and Munich where both airlines will share terminals to reduce transfer times. Lounge access is also being expanded; ITA Airways passengers will have access to approximately 130 lounges within the Lufthansa network.