Alitalia

Alitalia (a portmanteau of “wings” and “Italy”) is the national flag carrier of Italy with a headquarters in Fiumincino Rome and main hub at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, Rome (FCO).  It was originally founded in 1947, and after several changes in name and ownership, went into administration in 2017. The Italian government is currently funding the airline while a suitable buyer is evaluated. The airline joined the SkyTeam alliance in 2001.

Frequent Flyer Program

Alitalia has a frequent flyer program called Milemiglia that rewards passengers on miles flown.  Their rewards are significantly better than other SkyTeam members and still include the rare round-the-world awards.

There are three levels:

Ulisse

• 25% bonus miles and carry-over miles
• 2x Ottima business class upgrades
• Access to extra award seating through elite awards
• Additional baggage, priority boarding and baggage handling.

Freccia Alata

• 50% bonus miles and carry-over miles
• 4x Classica Plus premium economy or Ottima business class upgrades
• Free access to Extra Comfort seats
• Lounge Access
• Additional baggage, priority boarding, baggage handling and security screening.

Freccia Alata Plus

• Additional year of Elite status granted
• 100% bonus miles and carry-over miles
• 4x Classica Plus premium economy or Ottima business class upgrades OR 2x Magnifica business class upgrades
• Free access to Extra Comfort seats
• Lounge Access
• Additional baggage, priority boarding, baggage handling and security screening.

Codesharing
Alitalia (designator code AZ) has codeshare and frequent flier agreements with SkyTeam members and additional airline partners, including:

• Air France
• China Eastern
• China Southern
• Delta
• Etihad
• Garuda Indonesia
• Jet Airways
• KLM
• TAP Portugal

When booking with a codesharing partner, you will experience differences in baggage fees, optional services, other charges, and policies from partner airlines on your trip.

Fast Facts

• Typically, the Pope flies on a chartered Alitalia Jet. The Pope’s flight is often nicknamed “Shepherd One” by the press, while the actual callsign is “Volo Papale” (papal flight, in Italian)
• Shortly after World War II ended, The British Government assisted in the formation of the airline by investing a 30% interest through British European Airways, the state-owned carrier that later became British Airways.

Magnifica
This is Alitalia’s version of first class, with the best possible service and finest Italian cuisine.

Features:

• SkyPriority – a SkyTeam Alliance feature offering priority check in, baggage drop-off, security and boarding
• 2 checked bags up to 32 kg free
• Premium check-in, courtesy ‘Casa Alitalia’ lounge entry and priority baggage
• Relaxing private cabin with ambient lighting system, and lie-flat seat with massage function
• 15” personal touchscreens, wide variety of in-flight entertainment options
• Amenity bag with Italian made products, night kit (blanket and pillow) and Richard Ginori chinaware
• Carefully selected Italian wine menu and Lavazza coffee menu.

Business Class Medium Haul

Features:

• Access to Alitalia and Skyteam lounges and dedicated check-in desks
• 2 checked bags up to 32 kg free
• Personal touch screens, wide variety of in-flight entertainment options
• Onboard comfort with ergonomic leather Recaro seats and more space with only 4 seats per row
• Free breakfast or pasta lunch or dinner
• Carefully selected Italian wine menu and Lavazza coffee.

Premium Economy
Premium Economy is offered on all long haul international flights.

Features:

• Dedicated check-in desks and priority boarding
• Two piece of luggage up to 23 kg free
• Dedicated quiet cabins with seats that have 40% more space than economy class, blanket and pillow
• Personal touch screens, wide variety of in-flight entertainment options
• Warm meals, snacks and breakfast – including welcome drink, warm hand towel, soft drinks, Italian wine selections, Lavazza coffee and Limoncello.

Economy

Features:

• Personal touch screens, wide variety of in-flight entertainment options
• Lavazza coffee
• Basic meals for flights longer than three hours
• Three course meals for long haul flights from Italy.

Alitalia
https://www.alitalia.com