| Author (Person) | Dinmore, Guy |
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| Series Title | Financial Times |
| Series Details | 12.9.08 |
| Publication Date | 12/09/2008 |
| Content Type | News |
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Alitalia was thrown into chaos 11 September 2008 as the loss-making airline cancelled flights and workers blocked Fiumicino, Rome's main airport, while union leaders negotiated with the government and a takeover consortium with the clock moving closer to bankruptcy. It was reported on the 13 September 2008 that the airline could not guarantee any flights after the 14 September 2008 because of lack of fuel as bankruptcy loomed. It was also reported that Lufthansa would be moving aggressively into the north Italian market to take advantage of the parlous state of Alitalia. The German flag carrier said it was planning to base six Airbus A319 short-haul jets at Milan’s Malpensa airport to launch a network of direct point-to-point services between Milan and leading European cities to be operated by its subsidiary Air Dolomiti. |
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| Subject Categories | Business and Industry |
| Countries / Regions | Italy |
