Lufthansa-ITA Merger Milestones: What’s Changing and When?

Lufthansa isn’t wasting any time in bringing its latest acquisition into the fold.

On Monday, ITA Airways’ senior management team was joined in Rome by Carsten Spohr, Lufthansa Group CEO. The high-profile meeting marked the start of the practical integration between the German aviation conglomerate and Italy’s national airline.

Last month, Lufthansa Group and the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) formally concluded the merger transaction. The deal saw Lufthansa acquire a 41% stake in ITA, with the Italian government retaining 59%. Notably, the contact allows Lufthansa to increase its shareholding at a later stage – something it is widely expected to do. 

Founded in November 2020, ITA is the successor brand to Alitalia, Italy’s former flag carrier.

With competition watchdogs won over and financials finally settled, the hard part begins – integrating ITA into the sprawling Lufthansa Group. 

After Monday’s briefing, we now have a valuable insight into how the consolidation process will pan out. From loyalty programs to terminal transfers, here are the key dates to watch over the coming months: