Italian Carrier Expands Global Reach Through Alliance

Italian airline ITA Airways has officially joined Star Alliance, with the accession becoming effective on April 1, 2026. The airline’s CEO and Chairman, Jörg Eberhart and Sandro Pappalardo, marked the occasion with an event at Rome’s Fiumicino Airport, highlighting the significance of this moment for the world’s largest airline alliance. ITA Airways brings a unique sense of ‘Italianness’ to the alliance, as well as a prominent presence in Europe’s fourth largest air travel market. The airline’s integration into the Lufthansa Group has been swift, with ITA Airways posting a profit of €209 million in 2025. This development was first reported by AeroTime.