ITA Airways begins integration into Star Alliance following approval

The addition of ITA Airways is slated to enhance the Star Alliance's European presence with 360 daily flights. There will be significant growth from its main hubs in Rome and Milan, which are currently served by 16 Star Alliance members.

The Lufthansa Group is playing a mentorship role during ITA Airways' integration into Star Alliance. Dieter Vranckx, Chief Commercial Officer of the Lufthansa Group, commented, "I am proud that ITA Airways will become the fifth hub airline of the Lufthansa Group to join Star Alliance. As the mentor of the membership process, we will do our utmost to ensure a smooth and swift integration. ITA Airways’ future membership will provide Star Alliance customers with many new opportunities for personalised travel planning. I am confident that ITA Airways will be an excellent addition to the Star Alliance portfolio."

When the integration is complete, Star Alliance will have 26 member airlines, offering over 18,000 daily flights across 192 countries.

Star Alliance was established as a global airline alliance in 1997, offering the most comprehensive airline network to enhance customer experiences. The alliance's members currently provide 17,500 daily flights to over 1,150 airports in 189 countries.

ITA Airways, partially owned by the Ministry of Economy and Finance and Deutsche Lufthansa AG, operates passenger and cargo services, focusing on connectivity and sustainability. The airline prides itself on customer service and sustainability commitments.

The Lufthansa Group is a global aviation conglomerate known for its high standards of safety, quality, and innovation. It comprises segments such as Passenger Airlines and Aviation Services, with ITA Airways as its newest member.

For more information, visit Star Alliance and ITA Airways' official websites.