Aeroitalia: The ITA Airways Lawsuit, the Growing Fleet and What to Expect On Board

History and positioning

The most significant development of the past two years has nothing to do with routes and everything to do with the airline's name. Italian courts, first in Rome and then on appeal in May 2025, upheld a claim by ITA Airways that Aeroitalia's brand, logo and livery are too similar to "Alitalia". The ruling requires Aeroitalia to change its name, logo and livery and to stop using the aeroitalia.com domain by December 31, 2025, with a penalty of 1,000 euros per day for any delay. Aeroitalia has announced plans to adopt a new visual identity while probably keeping its corporate name, and says it is ready to appeal to the Court of Cassation, seeking damages of up to 900 million euros if it wins. The case on the merits remains open in any event.

The fleet

The fleet consists roughly of ten Boeing 737-800s, a couple of 737-400s, one 737-700 and two ATR 72-600s, supplemented by leased aircraft (an Embraer E175 through Marathon Airlines and an Airbus A319 through Fly Air41), for a total of around 12 to 15 aircraft according to tracking sites. Aeroitalia itself does not publish an up-to-date official number. By the end of 2025 the airline expects to receive its first Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, equipped with onboard Wi-Fi, in step with the rebrand forced by the legal case.

Routes and network

Most of the operation remains on domestic routes between bases such as Bergamo, Comiso, Genoa and Salerno, but the summer 2026 season brings a dozen new routes, including Bologna-Cagliari, Florence-Cagliari, Pisa-Cagliari and Pisa-Comiso, along with new international leisure links to the Balearic Islands and the Greek islands. The picture has not been a straight line, though: in 2024 the airline lost the contract for some public service obligation (PSO) routes from Rome, Naples and Milan, and during the same period it suspended flights to Bucharest, Vienna and Barcelona. The network is therefore being rebuilt rather than steadily growing on every front.

Fares and baggage

Aeroitalia does not present itself as a pure low-cost carrier: baggage conditions vary considerably depending on the fare purchased, and the public information is not always consistent. The basic fare apparently includes only a small under-seat bag, while the cabin trolley has to be bought separately (roughly 35 euros online, 45 at the airport); other sources instead describe a larger carry-on included by default. Given the uncertainty, it is always best to check the exact conditions of your own fare at the time of purchase rather than rely on a single rule.

What passengers say

Aeroitalia is not currently rated by Skytrax. Direct reviews online are mixed: some sources report very high scores that could not be verified on an official, dated page, while the strongest and most recurring signal concerns difficulty reaching customer service, with calls that appear to be cut off automatically after more than 30 minutes on hold.

• Positive reports: competitive fares on minor domestic routes, and punctuality judged average in the summer 2023 season according to an industry analysis.
• Recurring negative reports: a telephone customer service that is hard to reach, slow handling of complaints, and delayed flights in peak periods.

Aeroitalia can suit anyone looking for a direct connection on a minor domestic route or to a new seasonal leisure destination who does not need quick assistance if something goes wrong. It is a less suitable choice for those who have a tight connection to make or who prefer the certainty of a responsive customer service in case of a cancellation. Before booking, read the baggage conditions of your specific fare carefully, since they vary more than at other airlines, and check the name and website under which you are making the booking: the rebrand forced by the lawsuit with ITA Airways could change logos and web addresses during 2026.