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20 Mar 2026
ITA Airways Joins Miles & More
Rome, 20 March 2026 - ITA Airways is pleased to announce that as of April 1st, 2026, it will join Miles & More,
the renowned loyalty program of the Lufthansa Group, as fully integrated partner, with a progressive
integration of the user experience that will be consolidated throughout the month of April.
With over 39 million members worldwide, Miles & More is one of Europe’s largest and most successful
loyalty programs, offering customers a wide range of benefits and exclusive privileges, comprising 170
international partnerships, including 35 airline partners and 135 non-air partners.
Through this integration, ITA Airways passengers will enjoy:
Global reach and recognition: Access to one of the most established loyalty networks in Europe.
Consistency for travelers: A unified experience across Lufthansa Group airlines.
This strategic decision represents a key milestone in ITA Airways’ integration into the Lufthansa Group
ecosystem, reinforcing the Italian airline’s commitment to delivering a seamless travel experience and
enhanced value to its customers.
"Joining Miles & More as fully integrated partner represents a major achievement in our integration with the
Lufthansa Group – said Joerg Eberhart, CEO and General Manager of ITA Airways - Our customers will
benefit from one of Europe’s most comprehensive and rewarding programs, ensuring greater flexibility and
value for their travels. This is a clear example of how synergies within the Lufthansa Group translate into
tangible advantages for passengers".
“The Board of Directors has made an important decision for the company’s development path. I would like to
thank all the directors for their contribution and the sense of responsibility shown during the discussions that
led to this resolution, adopted in the interest and for the benefit of ITA Airways. We will continue our joint work
with our shareholders, in a spirit of full cooperation, to further strengthen the company’s future and the value
it represents for the country,” said Sandro Pappalardo, Chairman of ITA Airways.
This announcement follows the first step taken in February 2025, when ITA Airways announced commercial
synergies with Lufthansa Group. Today’s milestone consolidates that partnership, creating a unified loyalty
experience for millions of travelers.
the renowned loyalty program of the Lufthansa Group, as fully integrated partner, with a progressive
integration of the user experience that will be consolidated throughout the month of April.
With over 39 million members worldwide, Miles & More is one of Europe’s largest and most successful
loyalty programs, offering customers a wide range of benefits and exclusive privileges, comprising 170
international partnerships, including 35 airline partners and 135 non-air partners.
Through this integration, ITA Airways passengers will enjoy:
Global reach and recognition: Access to one of the most established loyalty networks in Europe.
Consistency for travelers: A unified experience across Lufthansa Group airlines.
This strategic decision represents a key milestone in ITA Airways’ integration into the Lufthansa Group
ecosystem, reinforcing the Italian airline’s commitment to delivering a seamless travel experience and
enhanced value to its customers.
"Joining Miles & More as fully integrated partner represents a major achievement in our integration with the
Lufthansa Group – said Joerg Eberhart, CEO and General Manager of ITA Airways - Our customers will
benefit from one of Europe’s most comprehensive and rewarding programs, ensuring greater flexibility and
value for their travels. This is a clear example of how synergies within the Lufthansa Group translate into
tangible advantages for passengers".
“The Board of Directors has made an important decision for the company’s development path. I would like to
thank all the directors for their contribution and the sense of responsibility shown during the discussions that
led to this resolution, adopted in the interest and for the benefit of ITA Airways. We will continue our joint work
with our shareholders, in a spirit of full cooperation, to further strengthen the company’s future and the value
it represents for the country,” said Sandro Pappalardo, Chairman of ITA Airways.
This announcement follows the first step taken in February 2025, when ITA Airways announced commercial
synergies with Lufthansa Group. Today’s milestone consolidates that partnership, creating a unified loyalty
experience for millions of travelers.
