What happened
- Loyalty Program Switch: Miles & More replaces ITA Volare. ITA Volare points are not transferring; members must redeem directly within the old program. Status is being honored via status matches.
- Alliance Benefits: As a Star Alliance member, ITA Airways will offer full reciprocal earning and redemption for all Star currencies (including Avianca Lifemiles) and access to Star Alliance Gold elite perks.
- Network Impact: This expands Star Alliance's reach in Italy, a historically SkyTeam-strong market, and increases lounge access opportunities for eligible passengers
ITA Airways is set to formally join the Star Alliance and adopt the Miles & More loyalty program on April 1, 2026, following Lufthansa Group's acquisition of a 41% stake. This move ends the airline's period in "no man's land" after leaving SkyTeam. Key details for frequent fliers: