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ITA Airways is an Italian airline based in Rome, Italy. It's the flag carrier of Italy, replacing its predecessor, Alitalia. The airline uses Rome Fiumicino Airport as the main hub and flies to several different destinations across the world, including to countries in Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas. Overall, the airline flies to more than 60 destinations, making it the main worldwide gateway into Italy.
The aim of the carrier is to be efficient, innovative and competitive in the aviation market, providing customers with the option to travel in their vast network, connecting many destinations in the world.
The decision for ITA Airlines to takeover Alitalia as the flag carrier of Italy was made in 2020. Alitalia, which had previously been owned by the Italian government, had financial difficulty and was placed into administration. After no one would buy the airline, the Italian government decided to re-buy the airline and rebrand it as Italia Trasporto Aereo (ITA).
The airline was originally supposed to be called Italia Trasporto Aereo (and is still its official name) up until just before its launch, when it was renamed ITA Airways. ITA Airways took over many of the assets of Alitalia, as well as many of its key routes.
ITA Airlines flew its first-ever flight in October 2021, with a flight from Milan to Bari. Since then, it has expanded its route network in several phases. All of its route expansions have included more routes travelling within Italy, international flights across Europe, transatlantic flights to the Americas and even flights to destinations in East Asia, such as Tokyo.
Baggage Policy
ITA Airlines allows you to bring one carry-on bag on board free of charge.
Carry-on Baggage
You're allowed given a free allowance of one piece of carry-on baggage per person. The bag must fit within the dimensions 55 cm (21.6") x 35 cm (13.3") x 25 cm (9.8") (height - wide - depth) and can weigh no more than 8kg (17 lbs).
Carry-on baggage must fit within the overhead lockers and beneath the seat in front. It must not contain any sharp and prohibited items including any fluid exceeding 100ml.
If personal items are included in the baggage allowance, it should only include items such as a laptop, a backpack and a camera.
Checked Baggage
Your free checked baggage allowance will depend on the travel class/fare that you purchase.
If you purchase Light you're given no free checked baggage allowance.
If you purchase Economy you're given 1 x 23kg (50 lbs) free checked baggage allowance.
If you purchase Premium Economy you're given 2 x 23 kg (50 lbs) free checked baggage allowance.
If you purchase Business you're given 2 x 32 kg (70 lbs) free checked baggage allowance.
If you purchase Comfort (available on flights between Rome and Milan) you're given 2 x 23 kg (50 lbs) free checked baggage allowance.
Checked baggage must not exceed 23kg (50 lbs) or 32kg (70 lbs) (dependent on your travel class) or the sum of 158 cm (height + width + depth) as the airline will not accept the baggage as checked baggage and fees will apply.
Cabin Classes
ITA Airways offers 5 different cabin classes. But, not all cabin classes are available on every flight. Read more about each cabin class and which flights they're available on below.
Economy Class
Economy Class is the standard cabin class, it's great if you're happy to fly without fuss. Complimentary food is served on all types of flights. Longer flights have full meals, whereas on shorter flights you're given a snack and drink. On long and medium-haul flights, you'll have a personal seatback screen to enjoy in-flight entertainment on.
Premium Economy
Premium Economy gives you the same great service that you receive in Economy, plus you're sat in a separate part of the cabin with seats that recline up to 120 degrees and give 40% more legroom than standard Economy seats.
Along with seatback in-flight entertainment and complimentary meals, when sitting in Premium Economy, you're also given access to Skypriority priority services, extra baggage and a night kit that includes toiletries and comfort items for a relaxed journey.
Superior (domestic)
The Superior class is ITA Airways version of Business Class for domestic flights.
If you fly in Superior Class, you get the benefits from the moment that you arrive at the airport, with extra baggage allowance, check-in at the SkyPriority desk, fast track security lanes and priority boarding for the flight.
Once in-flight, you'll be sat in an exclusive part of the cabin, with the seat next to you free so that you can relax, work or spend the flight however you want. When in Superior class, you'll be served food from a special menu reserved only for Superior class passengers. This includes breakfast in the morning, snacks throughout the day and finger food in the evening, with complimentary drinks all throughout your flight.
Business Class
Business Class (medium-haul)
Business Class on medium-haul gives you luxury and comfort. Pre-flight, you're given SkyPriority access with fast track services at the airport, as well as larger baggage allowances.
Onboard, you're treated to a luxury service, with large ergonomic leather Recaro seats in a separate part of the plane from other cabins. Complimentary food and drink is also served, with special meals served from the Business Class menu.
Business Class (long-haul)
ITA Airway's long-haul Business Class service is the airline's most luxurious way to fly. You're looked after with care from the moment you arrive at the airport to leave for your flight until the moment you land.
You can enjoy fast track check-in, boarding and security lanes at the airport with Skypriority, as well as larger baggage allowances.
Onboard, you'll sit on ultra-comfortable leather seats that lie flat into a bed. Each seat has a massage function that can be used throughout the flight, as well a personal seat-back screen with in-fight entertainment. And, every passenger is Business Class gets free access to the airline's high-speed WIFI.
Meals are served from the choice of 3 different menus, carefully designed by Gambero Rosso with the aim of tantalising your tastebuds. All food and drink is complimentary throughout the flight.
In-flight Entertainment & WIFI
ITA Airlines' in-flight entertainment will vary between aircrafts. On international long-haul flights ITA offers the best movies, music and games to keep busy during your flight.
WIFI
ITA Airways offers WIFI on a couple of its aircraft. Stay connected during your flight journey with WIFI on ITA Airways flights. Simply connect your device to the ITA Airways WIFI and purchase the internet package that best suits you. Once you have connected, you can stay online for as long as you want, thanks to the international roaming service. This service will soon be available on the Airbus A350 aircraft.
Check-In
ITA Airways lets you check-in for your flight online prior to your flight departure time.
Online Check-in
You can check-in online through the ITA Airways online check-in page on the Italia Trasporto Aereo website.
Online check-in opens 48 hours before flight departure time for most flights. The only exception to this is for flights to/from the US, where online check-in opens 24 hours before.
Online check-in closes 90 minutes before flight departure time on international flights and 45 minutes before on domestic flights.
Online check-in can be completed with the booking reference and passenger details. It must be completed before the online check-in deadline, otherwise, the passenger must check-in at the airport.
If you require special assistance including unaccompanied minors, passengers with reduced mobility or group travel with more than nine passengers, you should check-in at the airport.
Airport Check-in
You can check-in at the airport by visiting one of the ITA Airways check-in desks at the airport of departure.
Airport check-in closes 60 minutes before scheduled flight departure time on long-haul international flights.
Airport check-in closes 40 minutes before scheduled flight departure time on domestic flights and flights within the Schengen area.
You're recommended to arrive at the airport at least two hours before the scheduled departure time. You should report to the airline check-in counters as soon as you arrive and must check-in before the airline check-in deadline, or the airline may refuse the passenger boarding.
The designated airline check-in area will be located on the signs and departure information board at the airport. Check-in desks will be labelled with the airline name and logo for you to locate them. Please seek airport staff assistance if you're unsure.
Frequent Flyer Programme
ITA Airway's frequent flyer programme is called 'Volare'.
Volare
ITA Airlines runs a frequent flyer program named Volare. The program allows you to earn and spend points on flights with the airline or any of its airline partners. It also unlocks a range of benefits for being a member, including extra baggage allowances, airport lounges and more. There is a number of exclusive services available in all four clubs of the program: Smart, Plus, Premium and Executive.
Airline Alliance
ITA Airways is a member of the SkyTeam alliance. The alliance has a total of 19 members, offering flights to over 1,000 destinations. If you're flying with ITA Airways, you can utilise other members' lounges, priority check-in, frequent flyer points redemption, etc. ITA's predecessor, Alitalia, is a member of SkyTeam before ceasing operations.
Destinations that ITA Airways flies to
ITA Airways flies to both domestic and international destinations, all across the world.
ITA currently flies to just over 60 destinations. By 2025, the airline predicts that it will fly to more than 90 destinations.
Alternatives to ITA Airways
Wizz Air, Vueling and Ryanair all fly around Europe and offer some of the same routes as ITA Airlines. For long-haul international flights from Italy, there isn't currently an alternative to ITA Airways. However, Aeroitalia, a new airline hoping to launch in March 2022 plans to begin long-haul services from Italy.
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Hub Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO), also known as Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, is an international airport based in Rome. The airport is the main hub for ITA Airways. ITA Airlines ill mainly fly international flights from Rome Fiumicino. For most domestic flights, the airline will use Milan Linate Airport. In 2019, the airport was serving around 43.5 million passengers per annum, making it one of the busiest airports in Europe. To accommodate this, the airport has three asphalt runways and three passenger terminals, of which, two are operational and the other one is under refurbishment.
The airport is a hub for Alitalia, Vueling and Wizz Air. Other airlines flying to the airport include, but not limited to, Aegean Airlines, Air Cairo, Air Canada, Air France, American Airlines, Blue Air, British Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Delta, easyJet, Emirates, Hainan Airlines, Jet2.com, Lufthansa, Neos, Ryanair, Transavia, Ural Airlines and WestJet.
Flights on Finance
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Other pay-later options available in Italy:
- Scalapay (currently unavailable at Alternative Airlines)
Fleet
ITA Airways has a fleet of Airbus planes, many of which were taken on from Alitalia. This includes planes such as the A220, A319, A320, A321, A330 and A350.