ITA Airways·Star Alliance (Lufthansa Group)
ITA Airways Loyalty Program — Earning, Tiers & Redemptions
ITA Airways Loyalty Program — Earning, Tiers & Redemptions — Summary
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
- The program: ITA Airways operates Volare.
- How you earn: Points earn on spend.
- Elite tiers: Tiers run: Smart → Plus → Premium → Executive → Club Executive..
- Redeeming: Volare points redeem against ITA fares.
The program
ITA Airways operates Volare. The currency is Volare points.
How you earn
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.
Elite tiers
Tiers run: Smart → Plus → Premium → Executive → Club Executive.
Redeeming
Volare points redeem against ITA fares. Star Alliance partner programmes are often better value for US travellers.
Do the miles expire?
Points expire after a defined period from earning.
Credit cards and transfers
No US co-brand card; Star Alliance partners are the practical accumulation route.
Baggage benefits from status
Volare Premium, Executive and Club Executive members receive extra allowance, as do Star Alliance Gold members.
ITA Airways loyalty program — common questions
Do ITA Airways miles expire?
Points expire after a defined period from earning.
What are the Volare elite tiers?
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.
What is the best way to redeem Volare points?
Volare points redeem against ITA fares. Star Alliance partner programmes are often better value for US travellers.
More ITA Airways help
Booking ITA Airways? Talk to a US travel consultant.
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.