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How to book ITA Airways awards with United MileagePlus
United MileagePlus is one programme whose members can earn and redeem miles on ITA Airways flights. [4] United says members can start doing so on 8 September 2025, and that flights completed before that date neither earn nor redeem miles. [4] ITA Airways is the national carrier for Italy, with a main hub in Rome, service to more than 70 destinations across five continents, and is part of Deutsche Lufthansa AG. [4]
Facts checked: 18 October 2026
Key takeaways
- ITA Airways is the national carrier for Italy, with a main hub in Rome, service to more than 70 destinations across five continents, and is part of Deutsche Lufthansa AG. [4]
- United MileagePlus members can start earning and redeeming miles on ITA Airways flights on 8 September 2025, and flights completed before that date neither earn nor redeem miles. [4]
- Under United's rules, ITA Airways award flights can be booked online or by contacting United Reservations, and award tickets cannot be issued at the airport. [4]
- Service charges may apply to a United award on ITA Airways, and they depend on the type of ticket, the travel dates and the member's MileagePlus status. [4]
Can United MileagePlus book an ITA Airways award?
United MileagePlus is one programme whose members can earn and redeem miles on ITA Airways flights. [4] United says members can start doing so on 8 September 2025, and that flights completed before that date neither earn nor redeem miles. [4] ITA Airways is the national carrier for Italy, with a main hub in Rome, service to more than 70 destinations across five continents, and is part of Deutsche Lufthansa AG. [4]
How do you book an ITA Airways award with United MileagePlus?
United sets out two booking routes for an ITA Airways award and one that cannot be used, summarised below. [4]
| Booking route | What United's rules say |
|---|---|
| Online | Regular award flights on ITA Airways can be booked online [4] |
| Reservations line | Award flights can be booked by contacting United Reservations [4] |
| Airport | Award tickets cannot be issued at the airport [4] |
Start with the travel date, because United's rules apply to flights flown on or after 8 September 2025, and flights completed before then neither earn nor redeem miles. [4] Then budget for cash as well as miles: United says service charges may apply, depending on the type of ticket, the travel dates and the member's MileagePlus status. [4] See also award redemption fee.
United also says members can use miles to upgrade a ticket with Star Alliance Upgrade Awards. [4] United also says members with Premier status flying on ITA Airways get Star Alliance Gold or Silver benefits. [4]
Exceptions and limits
- Travel-date floor. Flights completed before 8 September 2025 neither earn nor redeem miles under United's ITA Airways rules. [4]
- No airport issuance. Award tickets for ITA Airways cannot be issued at the airport; United documents online and Reservations booking. [4]
- Charges may vary. United says service charges may apply depending on the type of ticket, the travel dates and the member's MileagePlus status. [4]
Frequently asked questions
When did ITA Airways flights become bookable with United miles?
United MileagePlus members can start earning and redeeming miles on ITA Airways flights on 8 September 2025, and flights completed before that date neither earn nor redeem miles. [4]
Can you book an ITA Airways award ticket at the airport?
No. Under United's rules, award tickets cannot be issued at the airport; booking is online or by contacting United Reservations. [4]
Are there service charges on an ITA Airways award?
They may apply. United says service charges depend on the type of ticket, the travel dates and the member's MileagePlus status. [4]
Can you use miles to upgrade an ITA Airways flight?
Yes. United members can use miles to upgrade a ticket with Star Alliance Upgrade Awards. [4]
Sources
Source accessed on 18 October 2026: United Airlines' MileagePlus page on earning and redeeming miles on ITA Airways.
- United Airlines: earn and redeem MileagePlus miles on ITA Airways, checked 18 October 2026