{"id":185689,"date":"2026-03-20T12:30:51","date_gmt":"2026-03-20T12:30:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/?p=185689"},"modified":"2026-03-21T17:26:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-21T17:26:40","slug":"ita-airways-joins-miles-more-a-major-milestone-in-its-integration-into-lufthansa-group","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2026\/03\/ita-airways-joins-miles-more-a-major-milestone-in-its-integration-into-lufthansa-group.html","title":{"rendered":"ITA Airways Joins Miles &amp; More: A Major Milestone in its Integration into Lufthansa Group"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>As of April 1, the<strong> Miles &amp; More <\/strong>frequent flyer program will officially become the loyalty scheme for<strong> ITA Airways<\/strong>. This move represents a fundamental step in the Italian carrier\u2019s integration strategy within the Lufthansa Group\u2019s commercial structure, allowing its passengers to access a global network of benefits, exclusive services, and rewards from their very first kilometer flown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Strategic Integration as a &#8220;Hub Airline&#8221;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The incorporation of ITA Airways into Miles &amp; More is not merely a change in loyalty programming; it is a cornerstone of its consolidation as a central &#8220;Hub Airline&#8221; within the German group. According to Dieter Vranckx, Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of the Lufthansa Group, this strategic decision allows the Italian company to leverage a program with global reach, strengthening its competitive position and generating immediate synergies for its worldwide customer base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this step, the airline is deeply integrated into the parent company\u2019s commercial machinery, ensuring its operations align with the service and connectivity standards that characterize the group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Benefits and Passenger Reach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Starting on the effective date, users will be able to register for the program directly through the airline&#8217;s web portal and mobile application. Direct benefits include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Access to a Global Network:<\/strong> Members will be able to earn and redeem miles across the 35 airlines that make up the program&#8217;s network, as well as all Star Alliance member carriers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Partner Ecosystem:<\/strong> Beyond flights, the program features more than 135 additional partners, including renowned hotel chains, car rental companies, and various consumer and retail brands.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flexible Redemption:<\/strong> Accumulated miles can be redeemed for award flights, flight upgrades, selected products, and various travel-related services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>\u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/aviacionaldia.com\/en\/2026\/03\/lufthansa-receives-certification-for-allegris-business-class-seats-on-boeing-787-9-fleet.html\">Lufthansa Receives Certification for Allegris Business Class Seats on Boeing 787-9 Fleet<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Transition and Status for Current Customers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To ensure a smooth and attractive transition, specific mechanisms have been designed for recurring customers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Status Match:<\/strong> For those ITA Airways passengers who already hold a status level in their previous program, a &#8220;Status Match&#8221; offer will be published, allowing them to maintain their privileges within Miles &amp; More.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Points Accumulation:<\/strong> New members can begin earning &#8220;Points&#8221; to reach or maintain frequent flyer status levels within the Lufthansa Group ecosystem.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Benefits for Existing Members:<\/strong> The current 39 million Miles &amp; More members will also benefit, as they will be able to earn and use their miles across the Italian airline&#8217;s entire route network.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The partnership between both entities is expected to 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