# ITA Airways 13 signals tagged ITA Airways (airline). ## Targeted: Enrich elites get Miles & More status match through Feb 2027 Sep 15 · 1 source · Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Croatia Airlines, Discover Airlines, Eurowings, ITA Airways, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines Malaysia Airlines Enrich elite members can match into Miles & More Frequent Traveller or Senator at no fee through 28 February 2027. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/lufthansa-miles-more-offers-free-status-match-for-malaysia-airlines-enrich-elite) ## Lufthansa Group will add free Starlink Wi-Fi from August 19, 2026 Aug 10 · 1 source · Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, Austrian, Brussels Airlines, Edelweiss, Eurowings, ITA Airways, SWISS, Miles & More, policy change Miles & More Travel ID holders can use free Starlink from August 19, 2026 on a Lufthansa A320neo, with about 850 aircraft due by 2029. [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/lufthansa-group-to-roll-out-free-starlink-wi-fi-for-miles-more-members) ## Lufthansa Group Miles & More Loyalty Program Rebrands Jul 16 · 2 sources · Austrian, Brussels Airlines, Discover, Eurowings, ITA Airways, LOT, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Group, Luxair, Swiss Lufthansa Group is officially rebranding its Miles & More loyalty program as 'Lufthansa Group Miles & More' to strengthen central group identity, with visual updates planned by end of 2026 [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/lufthansa-group-miles-more-loyalty-program-rebrands) ## Massive Italy Airport Sector Strike July 5, 2026 (Select Flights Guaranteed) Jul 4 · 1 source · Aegean, Air Italy, EgyptAir, Emirates, ITA Airways, Kuwait Airways, MEA, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Saudia Italy air transport sector strike on July 5, 2026, with protected flights between 7-10 AM and 6-9 PM, plus most long-haul services. EC 261 duty to care applies [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/massive-italy-airport-sector-strike-july-5-2026-select-flights-guaranteed) ## Amex Offers: Save $225 on ITA Airways Flights Through July 31 Jun 2 · 1 source · ITA Airways, Amex Offers, Membership Rewards, Amex Platinum, American Express, United States, promotion, airline, loyalty program, credit card Amex Offers has a targeted deal: spend $1,250+ on ITA Airways flights booked directly via website/app to receive a $225 statement credit. Registration required by July 31, 2026 [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/amex-offers-save-225-on-ita-airways-flights-through-july-31) ## Italy General Strike on May 29, 2026: Air Travel Significantly Affected May 27 · 1 source · Emirates, ITA Airways, Kuwait Airways, Qatar Airways, Cagliari, Calgary, Catania, Dallas, Florence, Italy A national general strike by air traffic controllers in Italy on Friday, May 29, 2026, will disrupt most flights. Only flights departing between 7–10 AM and 6–9 PM, plus select intercontinental routes, are protected [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/italy-general-strike-on-may-29-2026-air-travel-significantly-affected) ## Lufthansa Group Delays Dubai Restart to September 13, 2026; Tel Aviv Returns in July May 13 · 1 source · Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, ITA Airways, Lufthansa, SWISS, Dubai, Middle East, Tel Aviv, route network Lufthansa Group has pushed its Dubai restart to September 13, 2026. Austrian Airlines resumes Tel Aviv service June 1, while Lufthansa, SWISS, and ITA Airways target July 1. Most other Middle Eastern routes resume late October [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/lufthansa-group-delays-dubai-restart-to-september-13-2026-tel-aviv-returns-in-ju) ## Lufthansa Exercises Option to Increase ITA Airways Stake to 90% May 13 · 2 sources · Air Canada, ITA Airways, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Group, Miles & More, Star Alliance, Canada, Europe, Italy, United States Lufthansa has exercised its option to increase its stake in ITA Airways from 41% to 90% for 325 million euros, with regulatory approval expected in Q1 2027 [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/lufthansa-group-acquires-90-stake-in-ita-airways) ## Italy Air Traffic Controller Strike on April 10, 2026 (1 PM – 5 PM) May 8 · 2 sources · American Airlines, DAT, EasyJet, Emirates, Etihad, ITA Airways, Cagliari, Catania, Italy, Lampedusa An air traffic controller strike in Italy on April 10, 2026, from 1 PM to 5 PM will impact Rome and Milan airports and airspace. Approximately 27% of flights are canceled; EC 261 cash compensation does not apply, but duty of care is required [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/italy-air-traffic-controller-strike-on-april-10-2026-1-pm-5-pm) ## Miles & More Expands ITA Airways Benefits: Premium Economy Awards, Upgrades, and Elite Perks Starting May 2026 May 2 · 1 source · ITA Airways, Lufthansa, Miles & More, loyalty program, policy change, airline, devaluation, award redemption, partnership, program change Miles & More is expanding its partnership with ITA Airways starting in May 2026, adding Premium Economy award bookings, mile-based upgrades, and enhanced status privileges for Senators and HON Circle members [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/more-miles-more-benefits-on-ita-airways-flights) ## United Airlines Restricts Polaris Lounge Access for Many Star Alliance Partners Apr 16 · 2 sources · ANA, Air India, Air New Zealand, All Nippon Airways, Austrian, Brussels Airlines, EVA Air, EgyptAir, ITA Airways, LOT Polish Airlines United Airlines has updated its Polaris Lounge access rules, excluding most Star Alliance partners. Only select ANA, Lufthansa Group, and Air New Zealand/ITA passengers retain access [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/united-restricts-polaris-lounge-access-for-select-star-alliance-partners) ## ITA Airways Officially Joins Star Alliance as of April 1, 2026 Apr 1 · 1 source · ITA Airways, Lufthansa, Miles&More, Star Alliance, Volare, airline, loyalty program, merger & acquisition, industry news ITA Airways has officially joined Star Alliance effective April 1, 2026, following its integration into Lufthansa Group. The airline is adopting Miles&More as its frequent flyer program, replacing Volare [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/ita-airways-officially-joins-star-alliance-on-april-1-2026) ## ITA Airways Joins Star Alliance and Switches to Miles & More on April 1, 2026 Mar 31 · 1 source · ITA Airways, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Group, ITA Volare, Miles & More, Star Alliance, Italy, loyalty program, policy change, airline ITA Airways officially joins Star Alliance and adopts Lufthansa's Miles & More program on April 1, 2026, ending its independent ITA Volare program [Full signal](https://thetravelsignal.com/s/ita-airways-joins-star-alliance-and-adopts-miles-more-loyalty-program) Canonical URL: https://thetravelsignal.com/tag/ita-airways