[3] Air One ceased operations on 30 October 2014[1] as part of the new concept of its parent company Alitalia based on its new partnership with Etihad Airways.

On 27 April 1995 Air One began scheduled flights between Milan (Linate) and Brindisi and Reggio Calabria and Lamezia Terme.

On 28 March 2010, Air One "Smart Carrier" as a separate brand from Alitalia began operating low-cost flights out of Milan Malpensa Airport.

Nine domestic and five international destinations were initially served, using five Airbus A320s painted in the Air One livery and formatted to 180 seats.

[8] In its first full quarter of operations, Air One Smart Carrier transported 320,000 passengers, with an on-time performance of 89%.

[9] On 2 February 2011, Air One Smart Carrier announced that, in the summer 2011 season, it would expand its operations at Milan Malpensa and also open a new base at Pisa Airport.

On 21 December 2011, Air One Smart Carrier announced a new base at Venice Marco Polo Airport, with flights starting in May 2012.