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ITA Airways Joins Star Alliance

March 31, 2026

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Key Takeaways

ITA Airways joins Star Alliance on April 1, 2026.
The airline brings 'Italianness' to the alliance.
Integration into Lufthansa Group has been swift.
ITA Airways posted a €209 million profit in 2025.

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Strategic Implications

This move may signal a significant expansion of Star Alliance's presence in Europe, particularly in Italy's large air travel market. The integration of ITA Airways could strengthen the alliance's competitive position against other airline groups, and may also enhance the airline's own global reach and loyalty program offerings.

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What Happened

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.

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