The Borgification of ITA Airways continues apace, with Miles & More members being able to earn Points for their frequent flyer status on ITA Airways flights in addition to miles.
Passengers can earn Points, Qualifying Points and – in Business Class – HON Circle Points when flying ITA Airways The number of Points is awarded on ITA Airways flights according to the same system as for the other Lufthansa Group airlines and the co-issuing Miles & More airline partners.
In addition, members of Volare, the frequent flyer program of ITA Airways, can also earn and redeem Volare Points on Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines and Brussels Airlines.
Bonus points ahead – Welcome promotion for Miles and More Members
It seems however there is a welcome bonus with this move.
If you are flying with ITA Airways between 1st March and 15 April 2025, you can earn 2,000 additional miles for two continental flights and 4,000 additional miles for two intercontinental flights, regardless of the travel class.
If you’re interested or have trips planned, you will need to activate this offer by 31st March. Head to https://www.miles-and-more.com/row/en/earn/ita-airways/partner/airlines/ita-airways/earn/promotional-offer/2503_earn_promotion_launchpromotion.html to register.
In Quotes
Dieter Vranckx, Chief Commercial Officer of the Lufthansa Group said
“It is great to see how quickly the integration of ITA Airways into the Lufthansa Group is progressing,”
“This is a significant strategic step as loyalty is a key success factor of this integration, since we can offer seamless benefits and an even more comprehensive offering to our loyal passengers.”
Caroline Drischel, Senior Vice President of Customer Journey Lufthansa Group said
“I am delighted for the most loyal customers of the Lufthansa Group airlines, which now also includes ITA Airways. For them, the new opportunity to earn Points for Lufthansa Group frequent flyer status is a great benefit,”
“This gives our frequent flyers more opportunities to achieve or maintain their status – and thus enjoy exclusive benefits.”
Next steps already planned
The assimilation of ITA AIrways continues apace.
Starting with the summer flight schedule on 30th March 2025, more than 100 flight connections will initially share their flight numbers, with codeshares activated.
On the same day, ITA Airways passengers will also be able to visit and use the approximately 130 lounges of the Lufthansa Group and its partners during their travels. The lounges of ITA Airways will also be open to Lufthansa Group passengers from this date.
Finally, the alliance move is still on, with ITA Airways being scheduled to officially join the Star Alliance in the first half of 2026, exiting SkyTeam.
For passengers, there’s a roadmap ahead. As for ITA Airways, it is being adapted step by step to service its new owners, as the integration speed quickens.
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