ITA Airways in 'exit phase' from SkyTeam

ITA Airways in 'exit phase' from SkyTeam as integration into Lufthansa begins
Days after the Lufthansa Group closed its purchase of 41% of Italy's ITA Airways, the group began the process of combining with the airline.
ITA Airways begins Lufthansa Group integration, to join Star Alliance in 2026
The full integration of ITA Airways into the Lufthansa Group is already underway, with the Italian carrier also set to join Star Alliance in 2026.
Lufthansa Group brings ITA under its wing as integration efforts ramp up
Lufthansa Group is ramping up efforts to integrate new member airline ITA Airways, starting with merging frequent flyer programmes.
ITA Airways Formally Leaves SkyTeam & Joins Star Alliance After Lufthansa Deal
The Lufthansa Group has officially unveiled its plan to integrate ITA Airways into the group, including the planned dates to leave SkyTeam and join Star Alliance, with the latter potentially happening in the first half of 2026.
Lufthansa brings Ita Air into 'the family'
Germany's Lufthansa has started the integration process for newly-acquired Ita Air, including frequent flyer programs, moving airport terminals, lounge access, code sharing, air cargo operations and coordinated European flight schedules.
Lufthansa CEO sees more airline sector consolidation in Europe
There is scope for more consolidation in Europe's airline sector, the chief executive of Germany's Lufthansa said on Monday, having just bought a 41% stake in Italy's state-owned ITA Airways.
Lufthansa Group starts ITA Airways integration process
Lufthansa Group has begun integrating ITA Airways after acquiring a 41% stake, starting with loyalty programmes and moving to share codes on routes. ITA loyalty members can now earn miles on Lufthansa Group flights,
ITA Airways into the Lufthansa Group (2): integration has commenced
With immediate effect, 36 million Miles & More members can earn and redeem miles on all ITA Airways flights. At the same time, the 2.7 million members of the ITA Airways frequent flyer program Volare can earn and redeem their points on all flights operated by Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines and Brussels Airlines.
Lufthansa Group Advances ITA Airways Integration
Lufthansa Group has formally begun integrating ITA Airways (AZ) into its network, offering passengers immediate benefits. The first steps in the merger are combining frequent flyer programs, terminal changes,
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ITA prepares exit from SkyTeam and expects Star membership in 2026
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Press Release: ITA Airways exits SkyTeam Alliance
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Ita-Lufthansa, from loyalty programs to lounges, the benefits of weddings. Alitalia will fly again
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