ITA Airways New Codeshare Deal with United Airlines Gets Approval
Through the United partnership, ITA Airways can now offer passengers access to dozens of North American destinations from United’s US hubs
ROME- ITA Airways (AZ) has secured regulatory approval to launch a codeshare agreement with United Airlines (UA), expanding its reach across North America. This move follows a similar partnership with Air Canada (AC) and reinforces ITA’s push toward full Star Alliance membership.
Both carriers can now place their designator codes on each other’s flights, covering routes between the European Union, including Italy, and the United States (US). The deal received the green light from the US Department of Transportation on August 5.
ITA Airways Codeshare Deal with United
The new codeshare agreement with United Airlines comes as ITA Airways prepares for deeper integration into Star Alliance and the Lufthansa Group.
The approval allows ITA to display United’s UA code on its transatlantic services, while United gains reciprocal access to ITA’s European network.
This development follows the July codeshare announcement between ITA and Air Canada. That partnership not only enables codesharing but also includes plans to roll out reciprocal frequent flyer benefits, such as mileage earning and redemption.
The broader goal is clear: align ITA Airways more closely with Star Alliance members ahead of its planned admission into the alliance.
By building operational synergies and cross-alliance connectivity, ITA positions itself as a more viable long-haul player within Europe and a stronger competitor in the transatlantic market.
Expanded Route Access for Passengers
Through the United partnership, ITA Airways can now offer passengers access to dozens of North American destinations from United’s US hubs. Similarly, United passengers will be able to book codeshare flights to major European cities through ITA’s Rome Fiumicino (FCO) hub.
In the case of the Air Canada deal, passengers arriving in Rome can connect onward to ten cities across Italy, Africa, Israel, and Albania. Conversely, ITA Airways customers landing in Toronto (YYZ) will benefit from seamless connections to key cities across Canada and the United States.
The move supports Lufthansa Group’s broader strategy of aligning its European affiliates—ITA included—under a shared alliance and commercial model.
ITA Airways (AZ) has secured regulatory approval to launch a codeshare agreement with United Airlines (UA), expanding its reach across North America.
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