ITA Airways secures approval for Star Alliance integration

Italia Trasporto Aereo (ITA Airways) received (02-Apr-2025) official approval to start the integration process in Star Alliance, following a verdict by the alliance's chief executive board (CEB). ITA will add 360 daily frequencies to the alliance network, strengthening the alliance's footprint in the European region, particularly in Rome and Milan. Lufthansa Group will mentor ITA through the process. Entry is expected in early 2026, expanding the alliance to 26 members with over 18,000 daily frequencies across 192 countries. [more - original PR] [more - original PR - Italian]