ITA Airways–United Codeshare Expands US–Italy Routes, Loyalty Benefits, and Seamless Travel

ITA Airways and United Airlines have launched a new codeshare agreement that will significantly enhance travel connectivity between major US and Italian cities starting September 15, 2025. Passengers can now book single-ticket itineraries covering both airlines, with seamless transfers from popular transatlantic gateways like New York, Chicago, Miami, and Los Angeles to key Italian and regional destinations such as Rome, Milan, Florence, Bari, and Turin.

The partnership offers reciprocal frequent flyer benefits—MileagePlus and Volare members can earn and redeem loyalty points, and enjoy lounge access across both networks. ITA Airways is strengthening its US offerings and long-haul growth strategy, leveraging the codeshare to reach cities like Dallas, Denver, Houston, and Newark through United’s US hubs. Meanwhile, United travelers now gain expanded access across Italy and southern Europe, with better connections and increased choices in the heart of the Mediterranean.

This codeshare is a prelude to ITA Airways’ planned Star Alliance membership in 2026, following its integration into the Lufthansa Group. It supports broader expansion plans, allowing ITA to better compete with larger transatlantic carriers and connect travelers efficiently to both established and emerging destinations.

Key Points:

• New codeshare lets travelers book combined ITA Airways and United flights with one ticket, starting September 15, 2025.
• Reciprocal loyalty points and lounge access for MileagePlus and Volare members.
• Expanded options for travel between major US cities (New York, Chicago, Miami, LA, Dallas, Houston, Denver) and Italian/regional hubs (Rome, Milan, Turin, Florence, Bari, Catania).
• Codeshare supports ITA’s US expansion, long-haul growth, and pathway to join Star Alliance in 2026.
• Strengthens transatlantic connectivity, benefiting leisure and business travelers and supporting seamless travel across the US, Italy, and beyond.

The ITA-United codeshare marks a major advance in US–Italy travel, offering unmatched convenience and flexibility for transatlantic journeys, and helping both airlines tap into new markets and competitive opportunities.