Why it matters
Affects 5 airline programs (ITA Airways, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Group...).
What happened
- **Loyalty Program Switch**: ITA Volare is being shut down. Miles & More becomes the primary program. Existing ITA Volare members must redeem their points directly within the ITA Volare ecosystem as points are not transferring to Miles & More.
- **Status**: ITA Volare elite status is being honored through status matches to Miles & More.
- **Alliance Benefits**: As a Star Alliance member, ITA Airways will offer full reciprocal earning and redemption of Star Alliance currencies (including Avianca Lifemiles) and access to Star Alliance Gold lounge benefits.
- **Network Impact**: This integration expands ITA's reach within the world's largest airline network, connecting Italy with over 1,150 destinations worldwide
ITA Airways is officially joining the Star Alliance and adopting the Miles & More loyalty program as of April 1, 2026. This marks the end of its tenure in SkyTeam, which began after it left the alliance in early 2025 following Lufthansa Group's acquisition of a 41% stake. Key details for frequent flyers:
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