{"id":175073,"date":"2025-06-03T14:00:09","date_gmt":"2025-06-03T14:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/?p=175073"},"modified":"2025-06-03T23:28:22","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T23:28:22","slug":"plus-ultra-and-ita-airways-announce-strategic-alliance-to-connect-italy-and-south-america-via-madrid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2025\/06\/plus-ultra-and-ita-airways-announce-strategic-alliance-to-connect-italy-and-south-america-via-madrid.html","title":{"rendered":"Plus Ultra and ITA Airways Announce Strategic Alliance to Connect Italy and South America via Madrid"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Spanish airline<strong> Plus Ultra L\u00edneas A\u00e9reas<\/strong> and Italy\u2019s<strong> ITA Airways<\/strong> have signed an interline agreement, enabling passengers to travel between Italy and South America with a single booking, including a layover at Madrid-Barajas Airport. This partnership significantly enhances connectivity between the two continents and positions Madrid as a key hub for international air transit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">One Ticket, Multiple Destinations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to this alliance, travelers can purchase a single electronic ticket covering the entire journey, from their origin in South America to Italian cities such as Rome, Milan, Naples, Florence, or Venice. The primary advantage is convenience: passengers won\u2019t need to worry about multiple bookings or check-ins, as the entire itinerary is integrated under one code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These tickets are available through major Global Distribution Systems (GDS), travel agencies, and directly via Plus Ultra\u2019s channels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2025\/05\/luxair-challenges-european-commission-over-lufthansa-ita-airways-merger.html\">Luxair Challenges European Commission Over Lufthansa-ITA Airways Merger<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Guanteed Connections and Expanded Coverage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A key feature of the agreement is the guaranteed connection at Madrid-Barajas Airport. Even in the event of delays, passengers are assured continuity to Rome or any other destination within ITA Airways\u2019 network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond domestic routes in Italy, this alliance also provides access to high-traffic international routes operated by ITA, including Tel Aviv, Dubai, Riyadh, and Jeddah, making this collaboration a strategic gateway to Asia and the Middle East.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this initiative, Plus Ultra expands its destination network without operating additional flights, while ITA Airways strengthens its presence in the Latin American market. 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