Pictures have emerged on social media of one of ITA Airways’ new aircraft sporting a livery featuring the Alitalia brand.

Days after the Lufthansa Group closed its purchase of 41% of Italy's ITA Airways, the group began the process of combining with the airline.

With the deal having also resulted in ITA Airways becoming a subsidiary airline of the Lufthansa Group, there are various operational implications to the transaction, as we shall now explore.

Miles & More points on ITA Airways flights. Lufthansa Group frequent flyers now have more opportunities, status and enjoy ...

ITA is pointing toward entry into the Star Alliance sometime next year. Photo Credit: ITA Airways The Lufthansa Group has begun its commercial integration with Italian carrier ITA Airways.

VIENNA—Ryanair Group CEO Michael O’Leary is confident the Irish ULCC will remain the largest airline in Italy, despite Lufthansa Group’s takeover of ITA Airways. The Lufthansa Group officially ...