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ITA Airways

Italy's flag carrier, flying from Rome and Milan

  • ItalyCountry
  • AZIATA Code
  • ITYICAO Code
  • Star AllianceAlliance
  • Full-ServiceAirline Type

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About ITA Airways

ITA Airways is Italy’s flag carrier, flying from Rome Fiumicino and Milan Linate across Italy and Europe and to the Americas, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Since 1 April 2026 it is part of Star Alliance and uses Miles & More, and even its Light fare includes an 8 kg hand bag. This guide covers the fares, baggage, power bank rules, Rome tips and how ITA compares with Lufthansa and Iberia.

ITA Airways began flying on 15 October 2021, the day after Alitalia stopped operating, and kept the famous AZ code. The Lufthansa Group bought a stake in 2025, and on 1 April 2026 ITA joined Star Alliance and replaced its Volare programme with Miles & More.

ITA Airways flights to Rome
Photo: Matteo del Piano / Unsplash

ITA Power Bank Rules (2026)

Since mid-January 2026, ITA crews have announced new power bank rules on board:

  • A maximum of two power banks per passenger.
  • Power banks must stay visible and within reach, never in the overhead bins.
  • Power banks are never allowed in checked bags.

ITA had not published the full rules online when we checked, so follow crew instructions and assume, as on other Lufthansa Group and European airlines, that you should not charge devices from a power bank during the flight.

Check-In at Rome and Milan

Online check-in opens 24 hours before departure on the website and app. At Rome Fiumicino, most flights use Terminal 1, while some long-haul flights use Terminal 3.

Allow at least two hours for European flights and three hours for long-haul departures.

Children and Infants

  • Infants on a lap with a Light fare have no baggage allowance of their own.
  • Infants on a lap with a Standard fare get one 10 kg checked bag.
  • Children with their own seat get the same hand bag (8 kg) as adults, plus a 23 kg bag on Standard fares.
  • Bassinets are available on long-haul flights; request one when you book.

How to Find Cheap Flights to Italy

ITA Airways flights to Milan
Photo: Ouael Ben Salah / Unsplash
  • Pick Light if you travel with hand baggage only: it still includes 8 kg.
  • Travel in spring or autumn for lower prices.
  • Compare Rome, Milan and regional airports.
  • Book Sicily and Sardinia early for summer.
  • Compare airlines: use the FlightSelects flight search to see ITA next to Lufthansa, Iberia and others.

ITA Airways vs Lufthansa vs Iberia

All three are major network airlines in Southern and Central Europe.

ITA AirwaysLufthansaIberia
HubRomeFrankfurt and MunichMadrid
AllianceStar AllianceStar Allianceoneworld
Cheapest fare hand baggage8 kg (Light)Personal item only (Basic)10 kg (Basic)
LoyaltyMiles & MoreMiles & MoreIberia Club (Avios)
Best forItalyWidest networkSpain and Latin America

See our Lufthansa guide and Iberia guide to compare.

Arriving in Rome

Rome Fiumicino is about 30 km from the city centre. The Leonardo Express train reaches Roma Termini in about 32 minutes, and regional trains and buses are cheaper options.

You can also book an airport transfer in advance at a fixed price.

Is ITA Airways a Good Airline?

Yes. ITA offers a modern Airbus fleet, good Italian food, an 8 kg hand bag even on Light fares and, since 2026, Star Alliance connections. Pack carefully, as cabin bags are weighed.

For more options, see our SWISS guide, our airline guides and the FlightSelects travel blog.

Facts checked in October 2026 against ITA’s baggage allowance page, LoyaltyLobby on the move to Star Alliance and The Flight Club on the power bank rules. Rules change, so check the official ITA Airways website before you travel.

Star Alliance & Airline Partnerships

ITA Airways became a Star Alliance member on 1 April 2026, after leaving SkyTeam in 2025. You can now connect from Italy onto Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian, United and other Star Alliance airlines on one ticket.

Learn more about Star Alliance

Codeshare & Interline Partnerships

As part of the Lufthansa Group, ITA Airways is increasingly linked with Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian and Brussels Airlines through shared lounges, codeshares and Miles & More.

Hubs & Focus Cities

Rome Fiumicino is ITA Airways' main hub for domestic, European and long-haul flights. Milan Linate is a focus city with frequent flights to Rome and other Italian and European cities.

Popular ITA Airways Routes

ITA Airways' busiest routes link Rome with Milan, Catania, Palermo and Naples, as well as Paris and Madrid in Europe. Domestic flights link Rome and Milan with Sicily, Sardinia and Southern Italy, and long-haul flights reach the Americas, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Choose a route to see recent schedules and fares.

Fares are the lowest recently found by our partners and can change quickly. Select a fare to check live prices and availability.

ITA Airways Reschedule & Cancellation Policy

ITA Airways sells several fare types in each cabin. The cheapest, Economy Light, includes only cabin baggage and has the strictest rules for changes and refunds. Higher Economy fares add a checked bag and more flexibility, and the most flexible fares let you change your flight without a change fee.

Whichever fare you hold, you pay any difference in fare if the new flight costs more. Check the conditions shown for your fare before you pay, especially on the lowest prices.

  • Economy Light Lowest price; changes and refunds are the most restricted.
  • Higher Economy fares A checked bag and more flexible change rules.
  • Flexible fares Changes without a change fee; fare difference applies.
  • Premium Economy and Business More flexible conditions and extra baggage.
  • Flights to or from the USA You can cancel within 24 hours of booking for a full refund if you booked at least 7 days before departure.
  • EU passenger rights As an EU airline, ITA flights are covered by Regulation 261/2004 for long delays, cancellations and denied boarding.
  • How to change or cancel Use Manage booking on ita-airways.com or the ITA Airways app.

ITA Airways Seat Selection & Additional Services

On ITA Airways you can choose a seat when you book or later in Manage booking; on the cheapest fares this costs extra, or you can get a free seat at check-in. Extra-legroom and front-row seats are available on most flights.

Long-haul flights offer Economy, Premium Economy and Business, with lie-flat seats in Business on the A330-900 and A350. Online check-in opens 24 hours before departure.

  • Economy Light Seat assigned at check-in; advance selection for a fee.
  • Seat selection Standard and extra-legroom seats can be bought when booking or in Manage booking.
  • Premium Economy Wider seats and more legroom on long-haul flights.
  • Business Lie-flat seats on long-haul A330-900 and A350, lounge access and priority services.
  • Extra bags Cheaper online than at the airport.
  • Online check-in Opens 24 hours before departure.
  • Special assistance Request wheelchairs and other help in advance.

ITA Airways Baggage Allowance

Every ITA Airways fare includes a cabin bag of up to 8 kg and 55 × 40 × 23 cm, plus a small personal item. ITA does weigh cabin bags, and an overweight bag can be sent to the hold for a fee.

Checked baggage depends on your fare: Economy Light includes none, standard Economy includes one 23 kg bag, Premium Economy two 23 kg bags and Business two 32 kg bags. Bags over 32 kg are not accepted.

  • Cabin bag (all fares, including Light) 1 bag up to 8 kg and 55 × 40 × 23 cm; weighed at the gate.
  • Personal item (all fares) 1 small item up to 40 × 30 × 15 cm.
  • Economy Light No checked bag included.
  • Economy Standard 1 checked bag up to 23 kg.
  • Premium Economy 2 checked bags up to 23 kg each.
  • Business 2 cabin bags; 2–3 checked bags up to 32 kg depending on route.
  • Maximum bag size 158 cm total length + width + height; 32 kg maximum per bag.
  • Extra bags Cheaper when added online than at the airport.

Miles & More: ITA Airways Loyalty Programme

Since 1 April 2026, ITA Airways uses Miles & More, the Lufthansa Group's loyalty programme, which replaced ITA's former Volare programme. Joining is free, and you earn miles on ITA Airways, Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian, Brussels Airlines and other Star Alliance airlines.

Frequent flyers can reach Frequent Traveller, Senator and HON Circle status.

  • Frequent Traveller Priority services and Star Alliance Silver status.
  • Senator Lounge access, extra baggage and Star Alliance Gold status.
  • HON Circle The top tier with the highest priority.
  • Volare ITA's previous programme, which closed on 31 March 2026.
  • Miles validity Award miles are valid for 36 months.
  • Star Alliance Earn and redeem miles across Star Alliance.
Join or log in on the ITA Airways website

ITA Airways: Frequently Asked Questions

01What are ITA Airways’ IATA and ICAO codes?

The airline's two-character IATA code is AZ. It appears in flight numbers (for example AZ 101), on tickets and on airport departure boards. Its three-letter ICAO code is ITY, which air traffic control and flight-tracking services use to identify the airline.

02Where is ITA Airways headquartered?

The airline is headquartered in Rome, Italy.

03When was ITA Airways founded?

The airline was founded in 2020.

04What are ITA Airways’ main hubs?

Its main hubs and focus cities are: Rome (FCO) – Main Hub; Milan (LIN) – Focus City.

05What is ITA Airways’ frequent flyer programme called?

The frequent flyer programme is called Miles & More. Members earn points or miles on eligible flights and can redeem them for award tickets, upgrades and other benefits.

06Does ITA Airways offer online check-in?

Yes. Online check-in is available through the airline's official website. Check-in opening and closing times depend on the route and airport, so confirm them for your flight before you travel.

07Is ITA Airways the same as Alitalia?

No. ITA Airways is a new company that started flying in October 2021, after Alitalia stopped operating. It took over much of Alitalia's network and uses the same AZ code, but it is a separate airline.

08Which alliance is ITA Airways in?

ITA Airways joined Star Alliance on 1 April 2026, after leaving SkyTeam in April 2025. It is part of the Lufthansa Group.

09What happened to Volare miles?

ITA's Volare programme closed on 31 March 2026, and ITA Airways now uses Miles & More for earning and redeeming miles.

10What is ITA Airways' cabin bag allowance?

One cabin bag of up to 8 kg and 55 × 40 × 23 cm, plus a small personal item, on every fare. Economy Light doesn't include a checked bag.

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