ITA Airways will integrate into Lufthansa Group’s Miles & More frequent flyer program as a fully integrated partner starting April 1, 2026, replacing its existing Volare program. The announcement, made on March 20, 2026, marks a key step in the Italian carrier’s assimilation into the Lufthansa Group, which acquired 41% ownership in January 2025 while the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance retains 59%.
Miles & More, Europe’s largest loyalty program with 39 million members, connects 35 airline partners and 135 non-airline partners. ITA Airways passengers will access this network to earn and redeem miles across Lufthansa Group airlines, Star Alliance carriers, and other partners, plus accumulate points for frequent flyer status. Existing Volare members can convert points to vouchers until June 30, 2026.
“Joining Miles & More as fully integrated partner represents a major achievement in our integration with the Lufthansa Group,” said Joerg Eberhart, CEO of ITA Airways. “Our customers will benefit from one of Europe’s most comprehensive and rewarding programs.”
Dieter Vranckx, Lufthansa Group Chief Commercial Officer, stated: “Welcoming ITA Airways to the Miles & More program is a unique milestone… ITA Airways has made the strategic decision to use Miles & More as a large and globally anchored loyalty program.” This follows commercial synergies announced in February 2025, unifying loyalty experiences group-wide.