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ITA Airways·Star Alliance (Lufthansa Group)
How the ITA Airways frequent flyer program works: how miles are earned, elite tiers, redemption value, expiry rules and which credit cards help.
Key Travel Facts & Insights
ITA Airways operates Volare. The currency is Volare points.
Points earn on spend. Following the Lufthansa Group acquisition and Star Alliance entry, United MileagePlus and Air Canada Aeroplan now earn and redeem on ITA — verify current reciprocity, as this changed from the previous SkyTeam arrangement.
Tiers run: Smart → Plus → Premium → Executive → Club Executive.
Volare points redeem against ITA fares. Star Alliance partner programmes are often better value for US travellers.
Points expire after a defined period from earning.
No US co-brand card; Star Alliance partners are the practical accumulation route.
Volare Premium, Executive and Club Executive members receive extra allowance, as do Star Alliance Gold members.
Points expire after a defined period from earning.
Smart, Plus, Premium, Executive, Club Executive. Points earn on spend. Following the Lufthansa Group acquisition and Star Alliance entry, United MileagePlus and Air Canada Aeroplan now earn and redeem on ITA — verify current reciprocity, as this changed from the previous SkyTeam arrangement.
Volare points redeem against ITA fares. Star Alliance partner programmes are often better value for US travellers.
Fare rules, baggage allowances and change policies differ by route and fare brand. Our consultants confirm the exact terms attached to your itinerary before you pay — and handle the change or refund if plans move.