Evidence45%Reported
FactExpectedBusiness·March 23, 2026
ITA Airways Leaving SkyTeam for Star Alliance on April 1, 2026
ITA Airways will adopt Lufthansa Group's Miles & More loyalty program and is expected to formally join the Star Alliance on April 1, 2026, roughly a year after leaving the SkyTeam alliance where Delta is a leading member.
Evidence Strength
Evidence45%Reported
Based on original reporting
Single publisher source
Insights
First tracked
March 23, 2026
Last updated
March 23, 2026
Sources
1 source
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ITA Airways Finally Joining Star Alliance, Using Miles & More As Loyalty ProgramOnemileatatime·Mar 23
Evidence Strength
Evidence45%Reported
Based on original reporting
Single publisher source
Insights
First tracked
March 23, 2026
Last updated
March 23, 2026
Sources
1 source
Related Developments
Delta's SkyMiles AmEx Partnership Generates $8.2 Billion in Annual Credit Card RevenueDelta Restricts 20-Minute Baggage Guarantee Claim Window to Two HoursIran Conflict Disrupts Gulf Airlines; Etihad and Qatar Airways Ease Loyalty RequirementsU.S. Inbound International Tourism Rises 0.8% in February, Ending Nine-Month DeclineSkift: Loyalty Program Member Counts Are Misleading Metrics for Travel Companies