Volotea and ITA Airways have signed a bilateral codeshare agreement that enables seamless connections through Rome Fiumicino Airport. The deal creates 118 new connection opportunities, expanding both carriers’ networks across Italy.
This interline pact allows passengers to book combined itineraries on a single ticket with through-checked baggage to the final destination. It strengthens operational ties between the Spanish low-cost carrier Volotea and Italy’s flag carrier ITA Airways.
The agreement coincides with a joint bid for Sardinia’s Public Service Obligation (PSO) routes. The two airlines submitted a unified offer from Barcelona and Rome for Cagliari-Rome Fiumicino and Olbia-Milan Linate roundtrips.
If awarded one or both routes, they will form a temporary joint venture (RTI) to operate them. This strategy targets essential regional connectivity while leveraging the codeshare for broader market reach.
The partnership enhances passenger options in Italy’s domestic market, where PSO routes are critical for island access. It positions both airlines to compete effectively in tender processes and grow feed traffic at key hubs like Fiumicino.