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The Lufthansa Group has officially announced the integration of ITA Airways into its operations, following the acquisition of a 41% stake in the Italian airline. This move marks a significant shift for ITA Airways as it begins transitioning from the SkyTeam alliance to join Star Alliance, with completion expected in the first half of 2026.
Lufthansa Group's CEO, Carsten Sphor, emphasized the swift integration process, stating that both ITA Airways and Lufthansa Group passengers would benefit from an expanded network. "We are also confident that ITA Airways will realize a profit as early as this year," Sphor noted.
As part of this transition, members of Lufthansa's Miles & More loyalty program can now earn and redeem miles on ITA Airways flights. Similarly, members of ITA's Volare program can do so on flights operated by other group carriers such as Austrian Airlines and Brussels Airlines.
