ITA Airways

Q: What are ITA Airways' airline codes?

ITA Airways' IATA code is AZ , its ICAO code is ITY , and its callsign is ITARROW .

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ITA Airways is the flag carrier of Italy and a Star Alliance member based at Rome Fiumicino. This guide covers its hub, network, fleet, cabins, baggage, check-in, Miles & More and airport transportation.

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Aircraft: 72
Destinations: FCO
Hub: Star Alliance
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The airline

About ITA Airways

Schedules, aircraft assignments, terminals and fare rules can change. Confirm operational details directly with ITA Airways before travel.

Official name: Italia Trasporto Aereo S.p.A.
Callsign: ITARROW
Country: Italy
Founded: 2020 (first flight on 15 October 2021)
Parent company: Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (majority owner); Lufthansa Group holds 41%
Head office: Rome, Italy
Alliance: Star Alliance (member since 1 April 2026)
Frequent-flyer program: Miles & More
Official website: ita-airways.com

ITA Airways is the flag carrier of Italy, operated by Italia Trasporto Aereo S.p.A. The company was founded in November 2020, began flying on 15 October 2021 and is headquartered in Rome. The Lufthansa Group holds a 41% stake, with the Italian government owning the rest, and ITA has been a member of Star Alliance since 1 April 2026.

Its hub is Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO), the base for all of its intercontinental flights, and Milan Linate (LIN) is its second base for domestic and European routes. For summer 2026 ITA scheduled 72 destinations: 19 in Italy, 36 international and 17 intercontinental, including New York, Boston, Miami, Los Angeles, Houston, Buenos Aires, São Paulo, Tokyo, Delhi and Bangkok. A seasonal Rome–Santo Domingo route is scheduled from 30 November 2026.

The fleet of about 108 Airbus aircraft includes A350 and A330 widebodies and A220, A319, A320 and A321 narrow-bodies.

Network

Where ITA Airways flies

Routes and frequencies change with the season. Some flights sold with an AZ flight number are operated by Lufthansa Group airlines or other partners; check the "operated by" line when you book.

Italy

A domestic network from Rome and Milan Linate to cities such as Naples, Bari, Brindisi, Catania, Palermo, Turin, Venice, Florence, Bologna and Trieste, with seasonal flights to Olbia, Lampedusa and Pantelleria.

Europe and the Mediterranean

Flights to major European cities, including Paris, London, Brussels, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Munich, Geneva, Zurich, Madrid, Barcelona and Athens, plus seasonal routes to Greek and Spanish islands.

Africa and the Middle East

Flights from Rome to Cairo, Algiers, Tunis, Dakar and Accra, and seasonal flights to Mauritius.

Americas and Asia

Long-haul flights from Rome to New York JFK, Boston, Miami, Los Angeles and Houston, to Buenos Aires, São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, and to Tokyo Haneda, Delhi and Bangkok. A seasonal route to Santo Domingo is scheduled from 30 November 2026.

Aircraft

ITA Airways fleet

The figure of about 108 aircraft is the in-service fleet reported in May 2026. ITA flies an all-Airbus fleet. The aircraft shown at booking is not guaranteed until departure.

Airbus A350-900 and A330

The A350-900, A330-900neo and A330-200 fly long-haul routes from Rome to the Americas, Africa and Asia.

Airbus A321neo

Long-range A321neo aircraft fly medium-haul routes to destinations in Africa and the Middle East.

Airbus A320 family

The A319, A320 and A320neo fly domestic and European routes.

Airbus A220

The A220-100 and A220-300 fly domestic and European routes.

On board

ITA Airways cabin classes

Cabins depend on the aircraft and route. Check the seat map and fare conditions before you buy.

Business Class

On long-haul aircraft such as the A330-900neo, a separate cabin with fully flat seats in a 1-2-1 layout.

Premium Economy

A separate cabin with wider seats and more legroom on long-haul aircraft.

Economy Class

The standard cabin, sold in fare types with different baggage, change and seat-selection conditions. On the A330-900neo, the first Economy rows offer extra legroom as Comfort Economy.

Before you fly

Practical information

Baggage Cabin bags, checked bags, missing luggage

ITA Airways baggage allowances depend on the cabin, fare, route and Miles & More or Star Alliance status.

Carry-on

One carry-on bag up to 8 kg and 55 x 40 x 23 cm, including handles and wheels, plus one personal item such as a handbag or laptop bag.

Checked baggage

Checked baggage allowances depend on fare, cabin and route; some fares include no checked bag. Your allowance is shown in your booking.

Special items

Sports equipment, pets, oversized items and medical equipment follow separate rules. Check the official ITA Airways baggage page before you fly.

Check-in and boarding Steps before departure

Online check-in on ita-airways.com or the ITA Airways app opens 48 hours before departure and closes 1 hour before international flights and 40 minutes before domestic flights. For flights to or from the United States, boarding passes are issued from 24 hours before departure. Follow the check-in and bag-drop deadlines shown in your booking.

1 Confirm
Confirm the operating airline, airport and terminal.
2 Documents
Review passport, visa and entry requirements for your destination; for the United States, have your ESTA or visa ready.
3 Check in
Check in online or in the app as soon as it opens.
4 Boarding pass
Download the mobile boarding pass or print it.
5 Arrive early
Allow time for bag drop, security and, on non-Schengen flights, passport control. ITA asks passengers flying to the United States to be at the check-in desks 3.5 hours before departure.

Lounges

ITA Airways operates lounges at Rome Fiumicino and Milan Linate. Access depends on cabin, Miles & More or Star Alliance status, and the itinerary. Check the location and opening hours before you travel.

Loyalty program

Since 1 April 2026, ITA Airways has been part of Miles & More, the loyalty program of the Lufthansa Group, which replaced ITA's former Volare program. Members earn miles on ITA, Lufthansa Group and Star Alliance flights and with program partners, and redeem them for award flights and upgrades. Program rules change, so check your account for the conditions that apply to your trip.

Flight status and customer service Official sources

For current operational information, use ITA Airways' official services:

ITA Airways website

ita-airways.com for booking, check-in, trip management and flight status

ITA Airways app

Available for iOS and Android, with mobile boarding passes and flight notifications

Where you land

ITA Airways airports

ITA Airways operates its intercontinental network from Rome Fiumicino, and Milan Linate is its second base. Check the airport on your ticket before you book a transfer.

Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport Hub

FCO · Rome