United has signed a new codeshare agreement with Italian flag carrier ITA Airways.
The two airlines announced Tuesday that customers are now able to book linking United and ITA flights under a single ticket for travel beginning Sept. 15.
In a statement, the carriers said the deal will open up more of the U.S. to ITA passengers while giving United customers access to ITA’s extensive network within Italy and in Europe more broadly.
“ITA Airways and United share a commitment to offering our customers more choices, more destinations, and more opportunities to explore – and with this new loyalty and codeshare cooperation, our customers will benefit from even greater connectivity and a more seamless travel experience when traveling on each other’s networks,” said Patrick Quayle, United’s senior vice president of global network planning and alliances.
Separate from the codeshare agreement, the two airlines will also allow passengers to earn and redeem points in their respective loyalty programs. Customers who belong to United’s MileagePlus or ITA’s Volare will be able to access each other’s lounges, depending on their tier within the programs.
ITA currently offers nonstop flights to New York-JFK, Boston, Washington Dulles, Miami, Chicago, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. It said Tuesday that it is looking to expand its North American offerings but did not name any new destinations.
ITA is set to join Star Alliance in 2026 as part of its integration into the Lufthansa Group. United is a founding member of the alliance.
