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Articles tagged “alitalia”

Airlines

Reviving Latest Version of Alitalia Creates EU Dustup Over Airport Slots

The long saga of Alitalia appears to see no end. In the latest chapter, a plan to revive the airline as ITA faces new hurdles with the European Commission. Uffa!

Business Travel

Why Digital Health Passports Offer a False Hope for Business Travel’s Immediate Revival

Covid-free flights have officially landed, but businesses on the whole aren’t quite convinced.

Why Digital Health Passports Offer a False Hope for Business Travel’s Immediate Revival

Airlines

Covid-Tested Flights to Connect Rome and 3 U.S. Destinations

Well-run testing programs could make a world of difference, but the burden shouldn't be on airlines or airports to figure it out on their own. Unfortunately the lack of political leadership in many markets means this is the only way testing of any kind will happen.

Covid-Tested Flights to Connect Rome and 3 U.S. Destinations

Coronavirus

Why the Ryanair CEO Thinks He Has This Pandemic Mess All Worked Out

Michael O'Leary's latest strategy is a long shot, but when your traffic plummets 99 percent you've got nothing to lose.

Why the Ryanair CEO Thinks He Has This Pandemic Mess All Worked Out

Coronavirus

Covid’s Airlines Paradox: The Losers Are the Winners

For the world’s weakest airlines, the current crisis brings a new lease on life. The pandemic's fallout has turned what were dead-end business models into models with a much greater chance of success.

Covid’s Airlines Paradox: The Losers Are the Winners

Airlines

How the Italian Government Plans to Rebuild Alitalia

Given the years of struggle it would be amazing if Alitalia manages to outlast some of its better-funded European rivals. The Italian government clearly thinks the carrier has a viable future in the post-coronavirus world.

How the Italian Government Plans to Rebuild Alitalia

Airlines

Qatar Airways-Backed Air Italy Is Shutting Down

Another European airline bows out. Alitalia has once again outlasted one of its purported challengers — now it desperately needs to find a buyer.

Qatar Airways-Backed Air Italy Is Shutting Down

Airlines

Is Lufthansa’s Coolness on Stakes in Alitalia and Condor a Ploy?

What are the chances that Lufthansa ends up owning at least parts of Alitalia and Condor? It doesn't seem enthusiastic about either, but it might be better than letting a competitor get hold of them — as long as regulators agree.

Is Lufthansa’s Coolness on Stakes in Alitalia and Condor a Ploy?

Airlines

The Worst Airline Prediction of the Past 15 Years

Skift Airline Weekly celebrates its 15th anniversary this month, and we're taking a look back at some of our highlights. We learned in 2008 the danger of making airline predictions, especially when an airline has its government's support.

Airlines

European Governments See Renewed Importance of National Airlines

European governments once believed they could rely on the market to ensure their links to the outside world. But many are starting to become more protective of their national airlines. In many ways, it is a return to the past.