ITA Airways announces the launch of a new direct service between Rome Fiumicino and Caracas, starting on March 30, 2027. The route will operate three times a week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays, using an Airbus A330-900. As per the airline, the launch of the new flight is the result of a process developed in close cooperation with the relevant authorities and with the support of the...

ITA Airways is strengthening its operations to Israel with the resumption of a third daily flight between Rome Fiumicino and Tel Aviv Ben Gurion airport, starting October 25, 2026. The additional service will complement the flights already operating on the route. The additional daily service will operate on flight AZ812, departing Rome Fiumicino at 4:00 p.m. and arriving in Tel Aviv...

ITA Airways takes another step towards becoming part of the Lufthansa Group. The strategic Europe Japan Joint Venture of Lufthansa Group (LHG) and All Nippon Airways (ANA) will be expanded to include ITA Airways by the Lufthansa Group as of autumn of this year. A corresponding agreement was signed at the IATA Annual General Meeting in Rio de Janeiro...

ITA Airways launched its new seasonal services from Rome Fiumicino to Malaga, Valencia and Marseille on June 1, 2026, further strengthening its summer offering across the Mediterranean and expanding travel opportunities for the Summer 2026 season. The new flights will operate from June 1, through September 30, 2026, with daily frequencies, offering passengers direct connections to some...

Deutsche Lufthansa AG has concluded its 73rd Annual General Meeting. Approximately 1,600 shareholders participated in the meeting. During the meeting the group announced that it will acquire an additional 49% stake in the Company, for a value of EUR 325 million, thereby increasing its shareholding to 90% of ITA Airways. The remaining 10% stakes will be retained by the Italian Ministry of...

ITA Airways, Italy’s flag carrier, launched the first-ever nonstop flight between Rome Fiumicino (FCO) and Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), opening up Italy to travellers from Houston and the surrounding region, and establishing a direct link between two major global cities. The new service expands the airline’s North American network to nine destinations...

Star Alliance officially welcomed ITA Airways as its newest member, marking the completion of the Italian carrier’s integration. The entry was marked during a ceremony held at the Piazza di Spagna Lounge, Rome Fiumicino Airport Terminal 3. The ceremony was presided over by ITA Airways Chief Executive Officer and General Manager, Joerg Eberhart; Star Alliance Chief Executive Officer...

Aiming to strengthen regional air connectivity and widening the reach of affordable aviation, the Union Cabinet, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the launch and implementation of the Regional Connectivity Scheme – Modified UDAN. The scheme will be implemented over a 10-year period from FY 2026–27 to FY 2035–36, with a total outlay of INR 28,840 crore through...

The carrier will also resume operations to Tel Aviv in January 2026, the resumption of flights holds strategic importance for ITA Airways and represents a significant step for Italy, further strengthening the commercial, social, and cultural ties between the two countries.

The agreement includes the activation of dedicated corporate fares for all Assocamerestero members, valid on all routes served by ITA Airways.