Lufthansa Group and ITA Airways Harmonize Status Benefits from 1 July 2025

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Expanded Lounge Access and Seamless Travel Experience for Frequent Flyers.

The Lufthansa Group is set to launch a significant enhancement to its loyalty offering: starting 1 July 2025, all Frequent Travelers within the Lufthansa Group loyalty program will gain access to ITA Airways lounges—marking a major step in the harmonization of benefits across Group carriers.

This expansion notably strengthens the premium travel experience to and via Italy, as it significantly enlarges the available lounge network, particularly at key airports such as Milan, Rome, and Catania.

Enhanced Travel Benefits for Status Customers

Lounge Access: From 1 July 2025, Frequent Travelers, Senators, and HON Circle Members can access ITA Airways lounges. Access for Senators and HON Circle Members has been in place since March.

Priority Services: Status customers on ITA Airways flights benefit from priority check-in, additional baggage allowance, and waitlist priority.

Exclusive for Senators and HON Members: Priority boarding, Fast Track security, expedited baggage handling, and complimentary seat reservations ensure a seamless journey.

Dieter Vranckx, CCO of Lufthansa Group, commented:

“Harmonizing status benefits across our Group reflects our ongoing commitment to delivering a seamless and first-class experience. This move adds convenience and flexibility for our most loyal guests.”

Marcus Frank, VP Loyalty at Lufthansa Group, added:

“These new benefits are part of our broader efforts to enhance our loyalty program and provide additional value to frequent travelers.”

Integration Already Underway

Following ITA Airways' integration as the fifth network airline in the Lufthansa Group, several steps have already been taken to align services:

Since February 2025, Miles & More members have been earning and redeeming miles on ITA Airways flights, including Points, Qualifying Points, and HON Circle Points (for Business Class).

In March 2025, ITA Airways moved to Terminal 1 in Frankfurt and Terminal 2 in Munich, aligning operations with other Group carriers at Lufthansa hubs.

Since the launch of the summer 2025 schedule, customers benefit from over 100 new codeshare connections across Europe.

Starting 1 July 2025, codeshare partnerships will expand to include long-haul routes.

ITA Airways is expected to join Star Alliance in early 2026, further integrating its offering.

More information:

www.lufthansa.com | www.ita-airways.com

loyalty@lufthansa.com | info@ita-airways.com