Carrier will retire remaining A330-200s inherited from Alitalia, with last service on Rome-Boston route

Italian carrier sees 28% of its fleet idle as PW1000G inspections disrupt operations and drive daily financial impact

Rome tribunal sides with ITA Airways, citing confusion between the two brands. Carrier must stop using its name and brand from 2026

New CEO of ITA Airways, Jörg Eberhart confirmed that there are plans to revive the name of the former Italian airline

Miles & More and Volare frequent flyer programs now earn points on both airlines. Italian airline to move terminals in Frankfurt and Munich starting March 30

The German group had been considered one of the potential interested parties in the Italian state-owned carrier since January 2022. The agreement with the government was made in May 2023 but was only concluded on January 18

The route had not been operated by an Italian airline for over 10 years when Alitalia suspended its flights

A proposed remedies package was approved on Friday, paving the way for the German group to buy a 41% stake in the Italian carrier for €325 million

German airline sought to review amounts to be paid by the carrier after poor financial results, but conditions were reportedly maintained. New deal has been submitted to the European Commission

But endorsement is subject to conditions such as providing slots and routes in Rome and Milan to other carriers such as easyJet and Volotea