ITA is in the process of being acquired by Lufthansa and joining Star Alliance, having already resigned from SkyTeam. You can now match your ITA Volare status to Lufthansa’s Miles & More scheme. Club Plus members of Volare will get Frequent Traveller status in Miles & More. Club Premium and Club Executive members of Volare will be offered Senator status. That said, you should still definitely apply if you have Volare status.