
Lufthansa and ITA Airways Resume Flights to and from Israel
German airline Lufthansa and Italian airline ITA Airways are restarting their flights to and from Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport, which had been suspended due to the ongoing conflict.
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German airline Lufthansa and Italian airline ITA Airways are restarting their flights to and from Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport, which had been suspended due to the ongoing conflict.
ITA Airways has announced new seasonal routes for Summer 2026, including destinations like Malaga, Valencia, and Marseille, aiming to boost Mediterranean travel from various countries.
Lufthansa is set to acquire an additional stake in ITA Airways for approximately $400 million, further solidifying its position in the Italian airline.

Strikes in Italy are leading to flight cancellations at the start of the week, primarily affecting Easyjet and ITA Airways, with travelers offered rebooking or refunds.
A Senegalese woman successfully gave birth mid-flight on an ITA Airways plane, marking a first for the airline.

A baby boy was born on an ITA Airways flight traveling from the Senegalese capital to Rome, after a woman in her seventh month of pregnancy went into labor shortly after takeoff.

An Italian manager, Fiorini, has moved from ENAC, the national civil aviation authority, to ITA Airways as the head of marketing and communication strategy. The airline states that the transfer is legitimate and no regulations were violated.

ITA Airways, the successor to Italy's former flag carrier Alitalia, has reported its first net profit of €209 million for 2025, marking a significant financial turnaround.

Italian airline Ita Airways will become the first in Europe to allow larger dogs, up to 30 kg, to travel in the airplane cabin, a new policy announced in Rome.

Italy is bracing for significant disruptions in air and train travel due to a three-day strike starting February 26, impacting major carriers like Ita Airways, EasyJet, FS, Italo, and Trenord.
ITA Airways is reportedly considering legal action against RTX's Pratt & Whitney due to issues related to engine groundings.
The new Lufthansa subsidiary, Ita Airways, is expected to boost the group's profits and has already shown initial successes, despite recent challenges.
Ita Airways has launched new "green tariffs," adopting Lufthansa Group policies that include initiatives to reduce Co2 emissions, such as the use of less polluting fuels. These new offerings are proving popular with passengers.

Italian airline ITA Airways is focusing on long-haul routes across the Atlantic, aiming to become Lufthansa's primary carrier for Latin America, despite business being slowed by the Middle East crisis.
An unprecedented event for ITA Airways occurred when a Senegalese woman gave birth during a flight, marking a first for the airline.

A passenger on an ITA Airways flight from Dakar, Senegal, to Rome gave birth to a baby boy during the journey. This marks the first time such an event has occurred in the airline's history.

ITA Airways is retiring 120 pilots, many from the former Alitalia, as they reach 65 years of age, prompting the airline to seek young professionals while unions push for contract renewal.

Pope Francis addressed ITA Airways staff and management, expressing sorrow over continued bombings and stating that no one should have to fear death arriving from the sky, ahead of his upcoming trip to Africa.

An air-transport strike in Italy led to the cancellation of approximately 300 flights, with ITA Airways and Easyjet being the most affected airlines, according to trade unions.
ITA Airways has revealed a new lounge in Rome, announced an expansion of its nonstop flights to the U.S., and introduced hidden VIP suites, enhancing its premium offerings.
Lufthansa is reportedly close to finalizing an agreement to acquire a stake in Italy's national airline, ITA Airways, marking a significant development in the European aviation sector.
Ita Airways has launched a third daily flight connecting Tunis and Rome, marking its first agreement with Comites.

Lufthansa announced its intention to increase its ownership stake in the Italian airline ITA Airways to 90%. This move signifies Lufthansa's plan to acquire a majority share in the former state-owned carrier.

Norway has decided to reopen three North Sea oil and gas fields that were closed in 1998, a move that has drawn criticism and sparked discussions about European energy security. This development comes as global oil and fuel prices are being closely monitored.

A baby boy was born during an Ita Airways flight traveling from Dakar to Rome. The newborn was reportedly named after the pilot of the flight.

ITA Airways, Italy's national airline, has officially become a member of the Star Alliance, one of the world's largest global airline alliances.

ITA Airways is set to join Star Alliance on April 1, becoming the 26th airline in the global alliance and offering benefits like unified check-in and reciprocal loyalty programs, as confirmed by Taiwan News.

(ANSA) - ROME, MAR 23 - Pope Leo XIV on Monday blasted the use of technological developments for war during an audience with employees of ITA Airways and Lufthansa. "Aeroplanes should always be…

On selected domestic flights of the Italian airline ITA Airways, dogs up to 30 kilograms will be allowed to fly without a transport box. The new rule is expected to come into force by summer at the latest.