Leading global airline program Star Alliance officially has a new member.
ITA Airways - the replacement for now defunct Alitalia - has officially received approval to start the integration process into Star Alliance following a verdict by the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board (CEB).
Building on its induction into the Lufthansa Group earlier this year, this decision paves the way for its entry into the world’s largest airline alliance. The onboarding process will now move at full throttle.
Celebrating the milestone, Star Alliance chief executive officer Theo Panagiotoulias said: “In early 2026, ITA Airways is expected to officially join the Star Alliance network as a full member.
Celebrating the milestone, Star Alliance chief executive officer Theo Panagiotoulias said: “In early 2026, ITA Airways is expected to officially join the Star Alliance network as a full member.
"The decision by our CEB underscores the strong confidence our members have in ITA Airways. As a gateway for Italy, its addition strengthens our global network, offering seamless and connected journeys to more travellers worldwide.”
Joerg Eberhart, CEO and general manager of ITA Airways, was also enthusiastic.
Joerg Eberhart, CEO and general manager of ITA Airways, was also enthusiastic.
“We are excited to join the Star Alliance network and to bring the excellence of Made in Italy into the alliance, further enhancing its global reach," he said.
"This is a significant milestone in ITA Airways’ growth, and we look forward to offering our customers the future privileges of the world’s largest airline network."
ITA Airways will add 360 daily flights to the Alliance network. The biggest growth will come from its home cities, especially Rome and Milan, which are currently served by 16 Star Alliance members collectively.
Co-owner Lufthansa Group is mentoring ITA Airways through its integration journey into Star Alliance, said Dieter Vranckx, chief commercial officer of the Lufthansa Group..
ITA Airways will add 360 daily flights to the Alliance network. The biggest growth will come from its home cities, especially Rome and Milan, which are currently served by 16 Star Alliance members collectively.
Co-owner Lufthansa Group is mentoring ITA Airways through its integration journey into Star Alliance, said Dieter Vranckx, chief commercial officer of the Lufthansa Group..
“I am proud that ITA Airways will become the fifth hub airline of the Lufthansa Group to join Star Alliance," he said.
"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.”
The Star Alliance network will grow to 26 member airlines, offering over 18,000 daily flights connecting 192 countries.
The member airlines are: Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, ANA, Asiana Airlines, Austrian, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, Copa Airlines, Croatia Airlines, EGYPTAIR, Ethiopian Airlines, EVA Air, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Shenzhen Airlines, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways, SWISS, TAP Air Portugal, THAI, Turkish Airlines, and United.
The Star Alliance network will grow to 26 member airlines, offering over 18,000 daily flights connecting 192 countries.
The member airlines are: Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, ANA, Asiana Airlines, Austrian, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, Copa Airlines, Croatia Airlines, EGYPTAIR, Ethiopian Airlines, EVA Air, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Shenzhen Airlines, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways, SWISS, TAP Air Portugal, THAI, Turkish Airlines, and United.
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