ITA Airways Business Class review
Lie-flat Business on the A350-900 and A330-900neo, Italian menus by chef Davide Oldani, and a new home in Star Alliance since April 2026. Honest assessment of the cabin, the US routes, and the older A330-200 still flying some of them.
The 60-second verdict
- Modern flat beds on the A350 and A330neo. Every seat has direct aisle access and lies fully flat, though none has a door.
- Italian food and coffee. Menus by Milanese chef Davide Oldani, an Italian wine list and proper espresso.
- Now in Star Alliance. Since April 1, 2026 ITA flights earn and redeem with Miles & More, United MileagePlus and Aeroplan.
- !Check for the older A330-200. Boston and some New York JFK and Miami flights use it this winter: still flat, but an older ex-Alitalia seat.
Status check · October 2026
ITA after the Lufthansa deal
Lufthansa Group took a 41% stake in ITA Airways in January 2025. ITA left SkyTeam on April 30, 2025 and joined Star Alliance on April 1, 2026as its 26th member. The same day its Volare program closed and members moved to Lufthansa's Miles & More.
For a Business Class booking the cabin, crews and Italian catering are unchanged, but the network and loyalty options are bigger: ITA flights can now be booked with United MileagePlus and Aeroplan miles, and Lufthansa Group connections via Frankfurt, Munich and Zurich sit alongside the Rome hub. Flying Blue no longer applies.
What flying ITA Airways Business Class is actually like
The A350-900 and A330-900neo cabins
The A350-900 has 33 Business seats in a 1-2-1 reverse-herringbone layout (Collins Super Diamond), and the A330-900neo has 30 staggered 1-2-1 seats (Thompson Vantage XL) with a 17.3-inch screen. Both are fully flat with direct aisle access from every seat, and neither has a closing door. The older A330-200 has 20 staggered flat seats from the Alitalia era.
The Italian catering
Business menus are designed by Milanese chef Davide Oldani, with Italian antipasti, pasta and mains, an Italian wine list and real espresso. For travelers heading to Italy it is a good preview of the trip.
The ground experience
At Rome Fiumicino, long-haul Business passengers use ITA's Piazza di Spagna lounge in Terminal 3, near the E gates. Since April 2026, Star Alliance partner lounges are also open to ITA Business passengers.
ITA Airways Business Class seats by aircraft
| Aircraft | Business seat | Layout | Door | Direct aisle access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A350-900 | Collins Super Diamond | 1-2-1, 33 seats | No | Yes |
| A330-900neo | Thompson Vantage XL | Staggered 1-2-1, 30 seats | No | Yes |
| A330-200 (ex-Alitalia) | Older staggered flat seat | Staggered 1-2-1, 20 seats | No | Yes |
As of October 2026. ITA does not fly the Boeing 777. In winter 2026/27 Boston is mostly A330-200, and some New York JFK and Miami flights use A330-200s into February 2027.
Routes & aircraft
ITA's US routes to Rome, winter 2026/27
- New York JFK: A350-900 on most flights, some A330-200s into February 2027
- Boston: mostly A330-200 this winter
- Miami: check the aircraft; some flights use the A330-200 into February 2027
- Washington Dulles, San Francisco, Houston: non-stop, pausing in January and February 2027
- Chicago O'Hare: non-stop in summer
- Los Angeles: seasonal; check the dates and aircraft on the quote
- Milan: no scheduled ITA route from the US; connect via Rome
Frequently asked
Is ITA Airways Business Class good?
Yes on the A350-900 and A330-900neo: fully flat seats with direct aisle access, a modern Italian-designed cabin and menus by Milanese chef Davide Oldani. No ITA Business seat has a closing door. Some US flights this winter still use older A330-200s with an ex-Alitalia staggered flat seat, so check the aircraft on the quote.
Which aircraft does ITA Airways fly to the US?
Three types, all with flat beds and aisle access: the A350-900 (33 Business seats, reverse herringbone), the A330-900neo (30 staggered seats) and the older A330-200 (20 staggered seats). ITA does not fly the Boeing 777. In winter 2026/27, Boston is mostly A330-200, and some New York JFK and Miami flights use A330-200s into February 2027.
Is ITA Airways in Star Alliance?
Yes. After Lufthansa Group took a 41% stake in January 2025, ITA left SkyTeam (completed April 30, 2025) and joined Star Alliance as its 26th member on April 1, 2026. The same day it replaced its Volare program with Lufthansa's Miles & More, and ITA flights can now be booked with United MileagePlus and Aeroplan miles.
How does ITA Airways Business Class compare to Delta One Suite?
Both are lie-flat with direct aisle access. Delta One Suites on Delta's A350s and A330-900neos have doors, while no ITA seat does. ITA's Italian menus are a highlight, and prices are typically similar within $200-400. SkyMiles members will lean Delta; United MileagePlus and Aeroplan members can now earn and redeem on ITA.
What US routes does ITA Airways fly?
Non-stop to Rome Fiumicino from New York JFK, Boston, Miami, Washington Dulles, Chicago O'Hare (summer), Los Angeles, San Francisco and Houston (since May 1, 2026). Houston, Washington Dulles and San Francisco pause in January and February 2027. There is no scheduled ITA route from the US to Milan; connect in Rome or fly another airline non-stop.
How much does ITA Airways Business Class cost?
Published Business Class on JFK → FCO round-trip typically runs $3,800 – $6,000 in peak summer, $3,200 – $4,800 off-peak. Through a contracted consolidator, ITA Airways Business round-trip on JFK-FCO is regularly $2,700 – $3,200 in shoulder season. Comparable to Delta One Suite on the same route.
Does ITA Airways Business Class have a flat bed?
Yes. Long-haul Business is fully flat on all three widebody types: the A350-900, the A330-900neo and the older A330-200. None of them have closing doors.
What is the ITA Airways lounge in Rome?
For long-haul flights, ITA uses its Piazza di Spagna lounge in Terminal 3 at Rome Fiumicino, near the E gates. Since joining Star Alliance in April 2026, ITA Business passengers also have access to Star Alliance partner lounges, so check which lounge your US departure airport uses.
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