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ITA Airways Piazza Vincenzo Bellini Lounge vs VIP Lounge 'Angelo D'Arrigo'
ITA Airways Piazza Vincenzo Bellini Lounge (2.7/5) and VIP Lounge 'Angelo D'Arrigo' (2.6/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. ITA Airways Piazza Vincenzo Bellini Lounge is ahead on quiet, space and exclusivity; VIP Lounge 'Angelo D'Arrigo' is ahead on food and views & light. Both are in Terminal A at CTA. No program on Lounge Frog's record gets you into both.
Comparison updated October 2026. Scores are Lounge Frog's editorial ratings, explained in how we rate.
Side by side
| Detail | ITA Airways Piazza Vincenzo Bellini Lounge | VIP Lounge 'Angelo D'Arrigo' |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.7/5 | 2.6/5 |
| Seating & comfort | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Quiet | 3.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Space | 3.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Food | 2.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Drinks & bar | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Coffee | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Wi-Fi | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Power outlets | 2.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Workspace | 2.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Restrooms | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Cleanliness | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Staff & service | 3.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Views & light | 1.0/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Exclusivity | 4.0/5 | 2.0/5 |
| Terminal | Terminal A | Terminal A |
| Nearest gate | Not recorded | 5 |
| Hours | 4 AM – 9 PM daily | 5 AM – 11 PM daily |
| Bar | Self-serve drinks | Bar: unknown |
| Shower rooms | None on record | None on record |
| Guests | Same-day ITA Airways passengers in Business, Miles & More HON Circle/Senator/Frequent Traveller, and eligible ITA Amex cardholders; guest rights depend on status. | Priority Pass members may bring paying guests subject to capacity; children under 2 free. |
Who gets in
- Both lounges
- None
- Only ITA Airways Piazza Vincenzo Bellini Lounge
- Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access
- Only VIP Lounge 'Angelo D'Arrigo'
- Priority Pass
Quick answers
Which is better, ITA Airways Piazza Vincenzo Bellini Lounge or VIP Lounge 'Angelo D'Arrigo'?
ITA Airways Piazza Vincenzo Bellini Lounge (2.7/5) and VIP Lounge 'Angelo D'Arrigo' (2.6/5) rate about the same overall on Lounge Frog's editorial scores. ITA Airways Piazza Vincenzo Bellini Lounge is ahead on quiet, space and exclusivity; VIP Lounge 'Angelo D'Arrigo' is ahead on food and views & light.
Can one membership get me into both ITA Airways Piazza Vincenzo Bellini Lounge and VIP Lounge 'Angelo D'Arrigo'?
Not according to Lounge Frog's record: ITA Airways Piazza Vincenzo Bellini Lounge admits through Star Alliance Gold Lounge Access, and VIP Lounge 'Angelo D'Arrigo' through Priority Pass.
Are ITA Airways Piazza Vincenzo Bellini Lounge and VIP Lounge 'Angelo D'Arrigo' in the same terminal?
Yes. Both are in Terminal A at Catania–Fontanarossa Airport.