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ITA Airways: Expert advice and recommendations

Expert travel writer Ramsey Qubein shares all you need to know before booking a flight with ITA Airways.
Ramsey Qubein
3 October 2024

If the ITA Airways brand is unfamiliar, that is because it is the reincarnation of the Italian national airline Alitalia. Now, ITA is the flag carrier for Italy and has repainted its modern fleet in a bold blue livery with red, white and green accents representing its flag.

Its main hub has been consolidated to Rome Fiumicino, but it has some regional operations in Milan. From these cities, you can fly across Europe or even further afield. Following investment by the Lufthansa Group, the airline is rumoured to leave SkyTeam for Star Alliance. For now, here’s what you need to know about ITA Airways.

ITA Airways route map

The carrier had been losing money for decades in its guise as Alitalia, and the rebranding is aimed at correcting this. Part of this meant the restructuring of its route map to cut unprofitable flying and pull out of its Milan Malpensa hub operation altogether. That means that the flag carrier no longer serves Italy’s second-largest airport.

All of ITA’s long-haul flights now travel via its Rome Fiumicino hub, connecting to onward domestic and international destinations. The airline still flies to many regional cities from Milan Linate Airport, which is within easy reach of the city centre.

ITA flies to numerous cities in North and South America, Africa and Asia. It also covers almost every commercial airport in Italy with flights to Rome and sometimes Milan.

With the Lufthansa investment, the carrier is adding many new destinations to its route map, too. This includes flights to Bangkok and Dubai as well as adding seasonal service to more airports like San Francisco and Washington Dulles (both Star Alliance hubs).

ITA Airways fleet and cabins

ITA has ditched its former Boeing planes to concentrate on an all-Airbus operation. Its cabin interiors have also seen a refresh to make them more modern and match the new brand identity. The experience you have will vary depending on the route and aircraft.

Long-haul flights

Its largest planes are the A350 and A330s that ply its long-haul routes around the world. They feature an impressive Business Class product setup in a 1-2-1 configuration with ample space and privacy.

On the A330s, they are in a staggered setup. This means that some seats are closer to the aisle and some are closer to the window, offering more privacy. I always choose the latter. On the A350, all of the seats face away from the aisle towards the window for a bit more privacy, too.

I absolutely love the multi-course meal service in Business. Everything is laid out like a restaurant on table linens (no trays during the main meal). Large wine glasses for the Italian wine list appear with the appetisers, but it is the first pasta course that is my favourite for its al dente preparation. You can choose between two options.

Next is the main course, which includes hearty meat or seafood recipes (usually no vegetarian option, though, so pre-order a special meal). Dessert soon arrives with the option for an Italian cheese plate with cordials. Economy Class also enjoys complimentary wine and two choices for meals, albeit with less service fanfare.

Business passengers enjoy large pillows, plush blankets, slippers, Salvatore Ferragamo amenity kits and basic headphones. If you are curious what is on the menu for your flight, the airline posts inflight menus for Business Class on its website.

ITA offers Premium Economy on its longer flights. These seats have as much as 40% more space than standard Economy, a headrest and footrest, and more substantial food and drink service. This fare also includes priority boarding and check-in perks. I like how they offer small touches like a welcome drink, and larger TV screens make it seem truly premium.

Short-haul flights

Short and regional flights fly using Airbus A220, A319, A320 and A321 planes. Business Class is nothing special since they use Economy-style seats with hardly any legroom, although the seat next to you is blocked for extra space.

If traveling in economy, I try to choose flights using the A220 since these are in a 2-2 setup versus the 3-3 seating of larger planes. Unlike ITA’s wide-body flights, none of these planes have seatback entertainment screens.

While long-haul service and amenities are quite impressive, short-haul ITA flights are a disappointment. There is usually just one meal choice for Business Class (pasta or a few small cold sandwiches). On flights of three hours or more, there may be a warm, second choice. My personal hack is to request a special meal because these are often better on short flights.

While I find Business Class on these short flights to be rather average, kudos to ITA for offering complimentary drinks and snacks in Economy on short and long flights. Many European airlines have shifted to a buy-on-board model.

On domestic flights, Superior is a special fare product that comes with an extra blocked seat next to you (except on the A220), greater baggage allowance, priority check-in and boarding, lounge access and onboard food and drinks.

Aside from the blocked seat next to you, I don’t see much value in this fare since my elite status with SkyTeam includes many of these perks already. But, if you don’t have status, this could be a nice way to improve the trip with a few extras.

Another key consideration is that the airline does offer some discounted versions of its traditional Superior and Economy fares. These “Basic Economy”-style fares have additional restrictions in exchange for saving a little extra cash. These could be worth it if you do not have time to use the lounge before boarding or are not travelling with a checked bag.

Onboard entertainment

The entire wide-body fleet plus the A320neo, A321neo and A220 aircraft come with onboard Wi-Fi. Messaging is free on long-haul flights, but you will have to pay extra for any other connectivity options. The goal is to eventually offer Wi-Fi on all of its fleet.

I find that the fee to connect on long flights just to check my email or surf the web is quite reasonable for those that want to stay productive. If you don’t want to pay, you can enjoy a long list of Hollywood films, short subject programmes and TV shows, and music free of charge on the seatback screens of wide-body flights.

Lounges

One area where ITA really excels is its airport lounge offering. Fresh salads, pastas, pizzas, sandwiches and other Italian delicacies will quell any hunger pangs between flights. Baristas prepare made-to-order coffee and cocktail beverages. The wine list is almost exclusively Italian.

Enjoy other specialties like an Aperol Spritz or limoncello to savour the real Italian experience. The airline operates its own branded lounges in many airports, but also cooperates with an airport’s own lounge in others to give premium and eligible passengers a place to relax before the flight when there is no ITA lounge.

Membership in SkyTeam means that SkyTeam Elite Plus passengers also enjoy access to an eligible lounge, even when flying in Economy.

Loyalty programme

Volare is the airline’s frequent flyer programme. Many travellers who belong to other SkyTeam programmes prefer to credit their miles there. If you have elite status with another alliance partner and want to test out the waters with Volare, here’s a great tip.

Volare regularly offers status matches to members of competing loyalty programmes. This could be a great way to instantly secure SkyTeam elite status if you normally fly with other airlines. That way, when you do fly ITA or its current partners (like Virgin Atlantic or Air France), you can still enjoy benefits.

If ITA does leave SkyTeam and move to Star Alliance, you would then get Star Alliance elite status, which could prove equally valuable.

Other tips for flying ITA

Here are some other ways to enjoy more flexibility when flying with ITA.

Bidding for an upgrade

I love getting a good deal. When ITA determines it will have extra space in Business Class, it may email you with an offer to bid for an upgrade. I don’t wait for the email though. I go to the airline’s dedicated upgrade page to make my bid. It’s a nice way to score more space and better food at a discount if you are one of the highest bidders.

There are three ways to upgrade: one is by placing a bid (my recommendation), another is by accepting the flat rate they charge (bidding for an upgrade is often cheaper) or holding out to see if there is a better deal at the airport. The latter is risky because people may have already been upgraded using the auction system by then.

Time to think

If your plans are still up in the air but you want to lock in a low fare when you find it, the “time to think” option allows you to hold the fare for up to 72 hours for a fee. I wish more airlines offered this option during the booking process.

This KAYAK-commissioned article is presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up to date. The opinions contained in the article are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others. Find more perspectives in our user reviews below.

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Flight from London Heathrow Airport to Dubai

FAQs about flying with ITA Airways

  • What is ITA Airways' carry-on size allowance?

    On board ITA Airways flights, cabin baggage should not exceed 21x13x9in. If your hand luggage is bigger, the ITA Airways assistance team will most likely ask you to pay extra for checked luggage.

  • Where does ITA Airways fly to?

    ITA Airways offers direct flights to 60 cities in 30 different countries. Rome, Catania, and Palermo are the most popular cities covered by ITA Airways.

  • What is ITA Airways’ primary hub?

    ITA Airways concentrates most of its flight operations in Rome.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on ITA Airways flights?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine, meaning that we continuously look across the web to find the best deals for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from all airlines, including ITA Airways.

  • When are ITA Airways plane tickets cheapest?

    Flight prices with ITA Airways will depend on the season and route you are flying. Our data shows that overall, the cheapest month to fly with ITA Airways is September, while the most expensive is November.

  • What’s the cheapest route that ITA Airways flies?

    In the last 72 hours, the cheapest route flown by ITA Airways found on KAYAK was from Milan to Palermo, with a price of £55 for a round-trip.

  • What are the most popular airports for ITA Airways flights to depart from?

  • Is ITA Airways part of an airline alliance?

    No, ITA Airways is not part of an airline alliance.

  • How many destinations does ITA Airways fly to?

    In total, ITA Airways flies to 62 destinations.

Top tips for flying with ITA Airways

  • If you’re looking for the cheapest ITA Airways tickets, then try to fly from London Heathrow Airport, where flights have been cheapest lately. The cheapest route from here available recently is to Dubai, and costs £447.
  • The cheapest month for flights with ITA Airways is September, while the most expensive is generally November.

ITA Airways customer reviews

6.7
Okay1,036 verified ratings
6.7Comfort
6.2Entertainment
7.3Crew
6.8Boarding
6.0Food
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8.0 Very Good
YYZ-FCO
Good
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2.0 Poor
LAX-FCO
Underpricer was a nightmare and mishandled the booking.
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10.0 Wonderful
BKK-FCO
They gave us sandwiches as a meal twice. Snacks mid flight with cookies and a tuna panini. Then just the same tuna panini for dinner. That was it.
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10.0 Wonderful
FCO-BOS
Pleasantly surprised, high class service.
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10.0 Wonderful
TRS-FCO
Top notch re cleanliness, comfort, operational. Attendants attentive, cheerful, courteous and professional. An unusually high-grade experience all around.
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8.0 Very Good
PMO-FCO
The staff was very good, the only thing was the air conditioning wasn't working during the boarding process so it was very hot inside the plane until we got airborne. The food wasn't great, the chicken was dry and hard to cut, the ravioli was ok and the little pizza pocket thing was pretty bad. Other than that is was a good flight all around
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10.0 Wonderful
FCO-JFK
Everything. Boarding, service, food, seats, crew I'd increase the air pressure to avoid dry sinuses and after effects
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2.0 Poor
LIN-FCO
Great
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10.0 Wonderful
JFK-FCO
No complaints
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2.0 Poor
FCO-ORD
Flight bumpy and aircraft old with tape over seats , it seems there is a lack of maintenance, air pipe blow off in the middle of the flight, flight attendant seemed not to be worried about it. Food got very bad over time , not only for the quality but for the quantity . Seats are very uncomfortable , entertainment not working properly.

ITA Airways flight status

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ITA Airways route map – Which destinations does ITA Airways fly to?

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All ITA Airways flight routes

Flight no.Departure airportArrival AirportDurationSunMonTueWedThuFriSat
857Dubai (DXB)Rome (FCO)6h 30m
856Rome (FCO)Dubai (DXB)6h 25m
759Bangkok (BKK)Rome (FCO)12h 15m
758Rome (FCO)Bangkok (BKK)10h 50m
897Cairo (CAI)Rome (FCO)3h 35m
603New York (JFK)Rome (FCO)8h 40m
629Chicago (ORD)Rome (FCO)9h 25m
107Amsterdam (AMS)Rome (FCO)2h 15m
615Boston (BOS)Rome (FCO)8h 0m
1752Catania (CTA)Rome (FCO)1h 30m
681Buenos Aires (EZE)Rome (FCO)12h 45m
614Rome (FCO)Boston (BOS)9h 15m
680Rome (FCO)Buenos Aires (EZE)14h 0m
792Rome (FCO)Tokyo (HND)12h 30m
620Rome (FCO)Los Angeles (LAX)12h 45m
640Rome (FCO)San Francisco (SFO)13h 5m
793Tokyo (HND)Rome (FCO)14h 45m
675Sao Paulo (GRU)Rome (FCO)11h 40m
769New Delhi (DEL)Rome (FCO)8h 40m
621Los Angeles (LAX)Rome (FCO)11h 40m
641San Francisco (SFO)Rome (FCO)12h 0m
839Riyadh (RUH)Rome (FCO)5h 30m
602Rome (FCO)New York (JFK)9h 45m
855Dakar (DSS)Rome (FCO)5h 30m
854Rome (FCO)Dakar (DSS)5h 50m
108Rome (FCO)Amsterdam (AMS)2h 30m
618Rome (FCO)Washington, D.C. (IAD)10h 0m
630Rome (FCO)Miami (MIA)11h 25m
628Rome (FCO)Chicago (ORD)10h 45m
325Paris (CDG)Rome (FCO)2h 10m
316Rome (FCO)Paris (CDG)2h 10m
61Madrid (MAD)Rome (FCO)2h 30m
1601Alghero (AHO)Milan (LIN)1h 10m
115Amsterdam (AMS)Milan (LIN)1h 40m
1644Brindisi (BDS)Milan (LIN)1h 35m
311Paris (CDG)Milan (LIN)1h 30m
1579Rome (FCO)Alghero (AHO)1h 5m
216Rome (FCO)London (LGW)2h 50m
58Rome (FCO)Madrid (MAD)2h 35m
577Geneva (GVA)Rome (FCO)1h 30m
215London (LGW)Rome (FCO)2h 40m
1566Milan (LIN)Alghero (AHO)1h 10m
114Milan (LIN)Amsterdam (AMS)1h 55m
450Milan (LIN)Munich (MUC)1h 5m
1353Milan (LIN)Trieste (TRS)1h 0m
631Miami (MIA)Rome (FCO)10h 10m
451Munich (MUC)Milan (LIN)1h 5m
357Paris (ORY)Milan (LIN)1h 25m
1170Lamezia Terme (SUF)Rome (FCO)1h 15m
1364Trieste (TRS)Rome (FCO)1h 10m
1352Trieste (TRS)Milan (LIN)1h 0m
79Barcelona (BCN)Rome (FCO)1h 45m
1788Palermo (PMO)Rome (FCO)1h 15m
1416Turin (TRN)Rome (FCO)1h 15m
838Rome (FCO)Riyadh (RUH)5h 15m
427Hamburg (HAM)Milan (LIN)1h 45m
1550Alghero (AHO)Rome (FCO)1h 0m
1646Bari (BRI)Milan (LIN)1h 30m
151Brussels (BRU)Milan (LIN)1h 30m
1718Catania (CTA)Milan (LIN)1h 55m
403Frankfurt am Main (FRA)Rome (FCO)2h 0m
619Washington, D.C. (IAD)Rome (FCO)8h 45m
1727Milan (LIN)Catania (CTA)1h 50m
2125Milan (LIN)Rome (FCO)1h 10m
1198Reggio Calabria (REG)Milan (LIN)1h 40m
521Sofia (SOF)Rome (FCO)1h 55m
853Accra (ACC)Rome (FCO)5h 45m
852Rome (FCO)Accra (ACC)5h 45m
770Rome (FCO)New Delhi (DEL)7h 45m
651Toronto (YYZ)Rome (FCO)8h 35m
1606Bari (BRI)Rome (FCO)1h 10m
2028Rome (FCO)Milan (LIN)1h 10m
1288Naples (NAP)Milan (LIN)1h 25m
672Rome (FCO)Rio de Janeiro (GIG)12h 0m
674Rome (FCO)Sao Paulo (GRU)12h 15m
1777Rome (FCO)Palermo (PMO)1h 5m
433Munich (MUC)Rome (FCO)1h 35m
863Tunis (TUN)Rome (FCO)1h 25m
1620Brindisi (BDS)Rome (FCO)1h 15m
848Rome (FCO)Jeddah (JED)4h 30m
1386Genoa (GOA)Rome (FCO)1h 10m
1268Naples (NAP)Rome (FCO)1h 0m
571Zurich (ZRH)Rome (FCO)1h 30m
717Athens (ATH)Rome (FCO)2h 10m
165Brussels (BRU)Rome (FCO)2h 5m
896Rome (FCO)Cairo (CAI)3h 15m
1161Rome (FCO)Reggio Calabria (REG)1h 15m
1682Florence (FLR)Rome (FCO)0h 55m
1179Milan (LIN)Lamezia Terme (SUF)1h 40m
885Luqa (MLA)Rome (FCO)1h 30m
1768Palermo (PMO)Milan (LIN)1h 35m
1174Lamezia Terme (SUF)Milan (LIN)1h 40m
417Düsseldorf (DUS)Milan (LIN)1h 30m
718Rome (FCO)Athens (ATH)2h 0m
1735Rome (FCO)Catania (CTA)1h 15m
1173Rome (FCO)Lamezia Terme (SUF)1h 10m
1423Rome (FCO)Turin (TRN)1h 15m
1462Venice (VCE)Rome (FCO)1h 15m
343Nice (NCE)Rome (FCO)1h 15m
803Algiers (ALG)Rome (FCO)1h 50m
156Rome (FCO)Brussels (BRU)2h 15m
400Rome (FCO)Frankfurt am Main (FRA)2h 5m
212Rome (FCO)London (LCY)2h 35m
213London (LCY)Rome (FCO)2h 30m
219London (LCY)Milan (LIN)1h 50m
148Milan (LIN)Brussels (BRU)1h 35m
358Milan (LIN)Paris (CDG)1h 35m
426Milan (LIN)Hamburg (HAM)1h 45m
220Milan (LIN)London (LCY)1h 55m
1299Milan (LIN)Naples (NAP)1h 25m
1320Bologna (BLQ)Rome (FCO)1h 5m
800Rome (FCO)Algiers (ALG)1h 55m
74Rome (FCO)Barcelona (BCN)1h 50m
578Rome (FCO)Geneva (GVA)1h 30m
348Rome (FCO)Nice (NCE)1h 15m
510Rome (FCO)Tirana (TIA)1h 30m
866Rome (FCO)Tunis (TUN)1h 20m
572Rome (FCO)Zurich (ZRH)1h 35m
673Rio de Janeiro (GIG)Rome (FCO)11h 15m
1651Milan (LIN)Brindisi (BDS)1h 40m
414Milan (LIN)Düsseldorf (DUS)1h 30m
1771Milan (LIN)Palermo (PMO)1h 35m
1197Milan (LIN)Reggio Calabria (REG)1h 45m
1156Reggio Calabria (REG)Rome (FCO)1h 15m
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ITA Airways information

IATA codeAZ
Routes153
Top routeCatania to Rome Fiumicino Airport
Airports served63
Top airportRome Fiumicino
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