ITA Airways is thinking bigger and further ahead. The company has just presented its Strategic Plan - just initialled by the Board of Directors - which will guide the carrier's investments between 2026 and 2030. During this period, ITA Airways is expected to spread its wings further internationally, and significantly strengthen its position on the international market. long-haul network. North America, South America, Asia, Africa the Italian company is aiming to become a truly global player, and to rebuild its position in the world market. Rome a leading hub. Without forgetting Europe and the Mediterranean basin. Ambitious though it is, this strategic plan does not ignore the international context. ITA intends to be flexible enough in the construction of its network to cope with the growing uncertainties.
To give itself the means to conquer the world's major business destinations, ITA is logically going to strengthen its fleet. From 2026 onwards, the airline is due to add a new long-haul aircraft every year, while retiring the oldest aircraft. Ultimately, by 2030, the Italian fleet should be close to 100 aircraft, almost all of them new generation. This modernisation will obviously also enable ITA Airways to meet environmental requirements. "The aim is to build an airline that combines operational efficiency, service excellence and responsibility towards the country and communities it serves", sums up the management of the Italian carrier.
For ITA Airways Chairman Sandro Pappalardo, " We are laying the foundations to continue to be Italy's benchmark carrier, with a strategic role for the national economic system, and to increase connectivity with the rest of the world. ".
ITA Airways is therefore approaching the next few years with a more international outlook... without losing sight of its German parent company. Synergies with the Lufthansa group are the other main thrust of the plan unveiled this week. Joerg Eberhart, CEO of ITA Airways, explains: " The approved Business Plan enables ITA Airways to continue to grow in a sustainable manner through synergies with the Lufthansa Group. With the expansion of our network, the adoption of state-of-the-art technologies, partnerships with major global players and our commitment to service excellence, by 2030 we will be able to attract more and more passengers - to and from Italy - to choose ITA Airways. This will create attractive employment opportunities and generate a positive economic impact for the air transport industry. ".
How can this increased integration of ITAs within the Lufthansa Group how will this work in practice? The plan mentions full integration into Star Alliance from early 2026. And the pending approval of joint ventures for flights between Europe and North America and between Europe and Japan. " These alliances are essential for expanding the range of destinations and guaranteeing seamless passenger services, supported by partnerships between frequent flyer programmes (Volare and Miles&More), cargo synergies and a wide range of codeshare agreements. "emphasise ITA's managers.
