Lufthansa Group Codeshares on ITA Long-Haul.

Lufthansa & ITA Airways Deepen Partnership with Expanded Codeshare Agreement

Lufthansa Group and ITA Airways are strengthening their collaboration through an expanded codeshare agreement, bringing more travel options and seamless connectivity to passengers flying between Europe and key long-haul destinations. This move enhances the existing partnership and signals a growing alignment between the two major European airline groups.

The agreement now encompasses ITA Airways’ long-haul flights, allowing Lufthansa Group airlines – including Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian Airlines, and Brussels Airlines – to market and sell seats on select ITA Airways routes. Passengers booking through Lufthansa Group channels will gain access to a wider network of destinations served by ITA Airways, streamlining their travel experience with through-ticketing and baggage handling.

Specifically, the codeshare extends to several significant ITA Airways routes from Rome Fiumicino (FCO) to destinations in North and South America, including:

• New York (JFK)
• Boston (BOS)
• Washington (IAD)
• Miami (MIA)
• Los Angeles (LAX)
• Chicago (ORD)
• San Francisco (SFO)
• Rio de Janeiro (GIG)
• Sao Paulo (GRU)
• Buenos Aires (EZE)
• Tokyo (HND)

This expanded partnership is expected to benefit both leisure and business travelers. By providing more flight options and seamless connections, Lufthansa Group and ITA Airways aim to capture a larger share of the transatlantic and intercontinental travel market. The collaboration also simplifies travel itineraries, making it easier for passengers to reach their desired destinations.

The codeshare agreement allows passengers to book flights on ITA Airways long-haul routes through Lufthansa Group’s booking platforms and travel agencies, providing greater convenience and accessibility. Passengers will also benefit from coordinated flight schedules and simplified transfer processes. This move highlights a strategic partnership designed to improve passenger experience, expand network reach, and strengthen both airlines’ competitive positions in the global aviation market.

Key Points:

• Lufthansa Group extends codeshare agreement to ITA Airways’ long-haul flights.
• Lufthansa Group airlines (Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines) can sell seats on select ITA Airways routes.
• ITA Airways routes included: Rome Fiumicino (FCO) to New York (JFK), Boston (BOS), Washington (IAD), Miami (MIA), Los Angeles (LAX), Chicago (ORD), San Francisco (SFO), Rio de Janeiro (GIG), Sao Paulo (GRU), Buenos Aires (EZE), Tokyo (HND).
• Benefits: Enhanced network reach, seamless connections, simplified travel for passengers.

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