Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
A LoyaltyLobby reader dropped us a note about their Lufthansa status match experience from now-defunct Alitalia MilleMiglia. The airline has resurfaced as an ITA, but there is no new home for MilleMiglia (the new Alitalia – ITA was not allowed to purchase it). Readers are encouraged to send us questions, comments, or opinions by email, […]
Category: Alitalia | MilleMiglia
Lufthansa Miles&More Offers Status Match For Alitalia Mille Miglia Members Through March 31, 2022
Written by Sebastian Powell @ LoyaltyLobby
A very rare status match opportunity is now available to refugees of the former Alitalia Mille Miglia program as Lufthansa matches all the way up to their Senator level. To see Lufthansa match status from other carriers is extremely rare and usually only happens when a nearby competitor or a Star Alliance member goes out […]
MilleMiglia Has A New Website
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
While writing about the ITA Airways joining of SkyTeam alliance yesterday, I noted that the references to MilleMiglia had been removed from Alitalia’s website. However, the press release from the alliance indicated that some benefits would still apply (read more here). MilleMiglia was the frequent flier program for the now-defunct Alitalia (the name of Alitalia […]
ITA Airways Join SkyTeam
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
ITA Airways that was born from the ashes of Alitalia has today joined the SkyTeam alliance. ITA Airways has already launched its frequent-flier program (read more here) that offers status matches from most programs. The airline has also purchased the name of Alitalia and Alitalia’s website addresses. MilleMiglia, Alitalia’s frequent flier program, is not yet […]
ITA – Italia Transport Aero Starts Flying Today & Buys Alitalia Brand For 90 Million Euros
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
You can only be amused of the news coming out of Italy surrounding the end of the Alitalia that had its last flight on Thursday and the new ITA – Italia Transport Aero that begins flying today. ITA that will soon be called Alitalia, after purchasing the name and internet domain for 90 million euros, […]
ITA Tickets Now Available For Purchase
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
ITA – Italia Trasporto Aereo tickets have become available for purchase from today for travel on or after October 15, 2021. The tickets sold between now and October 14, 2021, are ticketed by the old Alitalia using the 055 ticket stock. ITA is supposed to have its own ticketing capability from October 15. You can […]
Alitalia Refunds Paid & Award Tickets
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Alitalia will stop selling flights past October 14, 2021, from midnight tonight, and the new airline, ITA – Italia Trasporto Aereo, will begin selling flights on August 26 for travel from October 15, 2021. Existing Alitalia ticket holders will see their revenue and award tickets canceled if travel is not completed by October 14, 2021. […]
ITA Cleared To Fly – May Rent Alitalia Brand
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Today, Italia Trasporto Aereo (ITA) received an air operator certificate from Italy’s air regulator ENAC that cleared the airline to take off on October 15, 2021. ITA is becoming the new “flag” carrier of Italy, while the parts of Alitalia are auctioned off. According to the Italian press, the new ITA may end up licensing […]
Alitalia Operations To End October 14 & Italia Trasporti Aereo (ITA) Begins October 15, 2021
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
There has been more information coming out of Italy and Brussels on how the Italian government plans to end the current misery of the loss-making Alitalia, which has been in administration since 2017, and form a new “national” airline of Italia Trasporti Aereo (ITA). Brussels has given the green light for Italy to fund the […]
Airfare of the Day [Business Class] ALITALIA New York to Cairo from $1,989
Written by Freddo Zabaleta @ LoyaltyLobby
Today’s Airfare of the Day goes to Alitalia and their midweek business class excursion round trip fares between New York (JFK), USA and Cairo (CAI), Egypt. Remember to email or message us via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with your airfare-related questions or discoveries! In case you missed it! Flight Review: Alitalia Business Class A330-200 [AZ602 FCO-JFK] Fare Details: Travel […]
Airfare of the Day [Business Class] SKYTEAM Barcelona to Chicago from 1,199€
Written by Freddo Zabaleta @ LoyaltyLobby
Today’s Airfare of the Day goes to the SkyTeam transatlantic partners (AF/DL/KL/AZ) and their midweek business class excursion round trip fares between Spain (MAD/BCN) and several destinations in North America (ORD/SFO/YVR…). Remember to email or message us via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with your airfare-related questions or discoveries! These fares are being discussed on FlyerTalk (access here). Fare Details: […]
New Mini-Alitalia In The Making After Losses Mount (€8 Billion In Four Years)
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
There has been news coming out of Italy of the fifth rebirth of the national airline of Alitalia that is supposedly renamed as ITA. The current Alitalia has been in administration since 2017, and the government has not been able to find a buyer. The airline has lost €8 billion in the past four years. […]
Airfare of the Day [Business Class] ALITALIA Madrid to Los Angeles from 1,335€
Written by Freddo Zabaleta @ LoyaltyLobby
Today’s Airfare of the Day goes to Alitalia and their midweek business class promotional round trip fares between Madrid (MAD), Spain and Los Angeles (LAX), USA. Remember to email or message us via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with your airfare-related questions or discoveries! In case you missed it! Flight Review: Alitalia Business Class A330-200 [AZ602 FCO-JFK] Fare Details: Travel […]
Airfare of the Day [Business Class] ALITALIA Madrid to Los Angeles from 1,366€
Written by Freddo Zabaleta @ LoyaltyLobby
Today’s Airfare of the Day goes to Alitalia and their midweek business class promotional round trip fares between Madrid (MAD), Spain and Los Angeles (LAX), USA. Remember to email or message us via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with your airfare-related questions or discoveries! In case you missed it! Flight Review: Alitalia Business Class A330-200 [AZ602 FCO-JFK] Fare Details: Travel […]
Airfare of the Day [Business Class] ALITALIA New York to Venice from $1,729
Written by Freddo Zabaleta @ LoyaltyLobby
Today’s Airfare of the Day goes to Alitalia and their business class excursion non-refundable round trip fares between New York (JFK), USA and Venice (VCE), Italy. Remember to email or message us via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with your airfare-related questions or discoveries! Fare Details: Travel restrictions: Valid for travel commencing on/before 11MAR 21. Sales restrictions: Reservations must be […]
Alitalia & Delta To Launch Quarantine Free Flights With Three Covid Tests Between Atlanta – Rome
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Alitalia and Delta have teamed up with Rome’s airport and will start offering quarantine free flights between Atlanta (ATL) and Fiumicino (FCO) airports that require three covid tests. Passengers that take one of the flights and test negative can forgo the mandatory quarantine in Italy for US arrivals. Passengers, however, must meet the Schengen entry […]
Airfare of the Day [Business Class] AIR FRANCE/ALITALIA New York to Cairo from $2,398
Written by Freddo Zabaleta @ LoyaltyLobby
Today’s Airfare of the Day goes to Delta and their business class excursion non-refundable round trip fares between New York (JFK), USA and Cairo (CAI), Egypt, bookable on Air France or Alitalia codeshares. Remember to email or message us via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with your airfare-related questions or discoveries! Fare Details: Travel restrictions: Available until end of service […]
Alitalia MilleMiglia Extends Member Tiers Until March 31, 2022
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Alitalia has this week informed its MilleMiglia tier members about status extension through March 31, 2022. Alitalia is one of the last of the major airlines to announce this extension that has become the industry standard. You can access Alitalia here. Here’s a copy of the email that a reader forwarded to us: Google translate: […]
Alitalia Reboots As ITA (Italia Trasporto Aereo)
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
There has been news from Italy over the past month about the third reboot in the past 10+ years of the country’s flagship airline – Alitalia. The country has already spent more than 10 billion euros in the previous bankruptcies and will throw in another three to get ITA – Italia Trasporto Aereo off the […]
Alitalia MilleMiglia Buy Miles With 70% Bonus & 20% Off Through June 30, 2020
Written by John Ollila @ LoyaltyLobby
Alitalia, an Italian flag carrier that has lost more than 10B euros since 2000s, has launched a miles sale that is valid through June 30, 2020. MilleMiglia members can buy miles with a 70% bonus and 20% off. The sale continues in July with a lower purchase bonus. You can access Alitalia’s page for buying […]