Alitalia ‘could be grounded this week’
Debt ridden Alitalia may be forced to ground all flights this week unless a financial rescue package is put in place.
Italian aviation authorities have reportedly warned that the airline’s operating licence could be removed within days unless a cost cutting plan emerges.
The boss of the country’s civil aviation authority ENAC Vito Riggio was reported in local media as saying: “If the financial plan doesn’t arrive in three to four days the licence will be suspended.â€
His comments came after a bid by investor group CAI fell through on Friday due to opposition by six unions
by Phil Davies
Phil Davies
Have your say Cancel reply
Subscribe/Login to Travel Mole Newsletter
Travel Mole Newsletter is a subscriber only travel trade news publication. If you are receiving this message, simply enter your email address to sign in or register if you are not. In order to display the B2B travel content that meets your business needs, we need to know who are and what are your business needs. ITR is free to our subscribers.
































TAP Air Portugal to operate 29 flights due to strike on December 11
Qatar Airways offers flexible payment options for European travellers
Airlines suspend Madagascar services following unrest and army revolt
Strike action set to cause travel chaos at Brussels airports
Digital Travel Reporter of the Mirror totally seduced by HotelPlanner AI Travel Agent