ITA Airways has officially received approval to begin its integration into the Star Alliance, following a decision by the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board. This development builds on ITA’s induction into the Lufthansa Group earlier this year and sets the stage for its much-anticipated entry into the largest airline alliance in the world. The integration process will now proceed swiftly.

Celebrating this milestone, Star Alliance’s CEO Theo Panagiotoulias stated: “In early 2026, ITA Airways is expected to officially join the Star Alliance network as a full member. The decision by our Chief Executive Board 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 of ITA Airways, expressed: “We are excited to join the Star Alliance network and bring the excellence of Made in Italy into the alliance, further enhancing its global reach. This is a significant milestone in ITA Airways’ growth, as we look forward to providing our customers with the benefits of the largest airline network in the world.”

Upon successful induction, the Star Alliance will expand to 26 member airlines, delivering over 18,000 daily flights to 192 countries.