Dhaka, April 9 -- Italy's national carrier, ITA Airways, has officially received approval to join the world's largest airline network, Star Alliance, following a decision by the aviation partnership's Chief Executive Board.

The approval from the CEOs of the Alliance's 25 member airlines comes after ITA's induction into the Lufthansa Group earlier in 2025.

Hailing its newest arrival, the Star Alliance Chief Executive Officer, Theo Panagiotoulias, said ITA should be a full member by early 2026 and that the decision "underscores the strong confidence our members have in ITA Airways.

As a gateway for Italy, its addition strengthens our global network, offering seamless and connected journeys to more travellers worldwide."

Joerg Eberhart, ...