Lufthansa, ITA and Star Alliance

Lufthansa CEO sees more airline sector consolidation in Europe
There is scope for more consolidation in Europe's airline sector, the chief executive of Germany's Lufthansa said on Monday, having just bought a 41% stake in Italy's state-owned ITA Airways.
ITA Airways begins Lufthansa Group integration, to join Star Alliance in 2026
The full integration of ITA Airways into the Lufthansa Group is already underway, with the Italian carrier also set to join Star Alliance in 2026.
Lufthansa-ITA Merger Milestones: What’s Changing and When?
Lufthansa Group remains a minority shareholder in Italy’s national carrier, but it’s already leveraging the benefits of its 41% stake.
European airline consolidation will go on, Lufthansa CEO says
There is scope for further consolidation in the European airline sector, the chief executive of Germany's Lufthansa said on Monday, having just bought a 41% stake in Italy's state-owned ITA. "We have too many airlines in Europe.
Lufthansa Group starts ITA Airways integration process
Lufthansa Group has begun integrating ITA Airways after acquiring a 41% stake, starting with loyalty programmes and moving to share codes on routes. ITA loyalty members can now earn miles on Lufthansa Group flights,
Lufthansa Group Advances ITA Airways Integration
Lufthansa Group has formally begun integrating ITA Airways (AZ) into its network, offering passengers immediate benefits. The first steps in the merger are combining frequent flyer programs, terminal changes,
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