https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/alitalia/ Alitalia News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:22:58+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alitalia-inches-closer-to-relaunch-in-italy/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alitalia-inches-closer-to-relaunch-in-italy/ The Italian government has signed paperwork creating a new aviation company, beginning the restructuring of Alitalia. The move comes as part of wider €3 billion recapitalisation of the airline. Tue, 13 Oct 2020 08:07:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/easyjet-walks-away-from-alitalia-bid/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/easyjet-walks-away-from-alitalia-bid/ The UK-based low-cost carrier has been in talks with Delta Air Lines and Italian railway company Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane about a possible deal to take-over the stricken carrier. Tue, 19 Mar 2019 09:05:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-air-lines-and-easyjet-mull-alitalia-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-air-lines-and-easyjet-mull-alitalia-deal/ Delta Air Lines and easyJet have confirmed they are in talks over the future of Alitalia. The American carrier and UK-based low-cost airline confirmed they have linked with Italy’s state-backed railway company Ferrovie dello Stato to examine a bid for the flag-carrier. Thu, 14 Feb 2019 09:38:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gategroup-expands-alitalia-deal-to-cover-rome-fiumicino/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/gategroup-expands-alitalia-deal-to-cover-rome-fiumicino/ gategroup has extended its working relationship with Italian national flag carrier, Alitalia, by signing a long-term agreement to provide catering services to its domestic and international flights from Rome Fiumicino. Mon, 29 Oct 2018 09:26:07 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/easyjet-and-lufthansa-circle-stricken-alitalia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/easyjet-and-lufthansa-circle-stricken-alitalia/ German flag-carrier Lufthansa has made an offer to buy parts of stricken Italian carrier Alitalia. The aviation giant is joined by easyJet of the UK, which has also put forward its own proposals. Mon, 16 Oct 2017 20:15:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ryanair-among-non-binding-bidders-for-alitalia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ryanair-among-non-binding-bidders-for-alitalia/ Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair is among around a dozen bidders to have made a non-binding offer for ailing carrier Alitalia. The Italian flag-carrier filed for special administration earlier this year as debts continued to mount. Tue, 25 Jul 2017 10:23:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alitalia-set-to-enter-administration-as-staff-reject-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alitalia-set-to-enter-administration-as-staff-reject-deal/ Alitalia will enter bankruptcy proceedings after staff at the Italian flag-carrier rejected a restructuring plan. In the short-term the carrier’s flight schedule will continue to operate as planned, as administrators examine whether the airline is viable. Tue, 02 May 2017 12:33:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alitalia-installs-travelport-rapid-reprice-technology/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alitalia-installs-travelport-rapid-reprice-technology/ Travelport and Alitalia, Italy’s largest airline, have announced the successful implementation of Travelport Rapid Reprice. Mon, 20 Feb 2017 16:19:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alitalia-battles-on-its-journey-to-excellence/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alitalia-battles-on-its-journey-to-excellence/ Alitalia has delivered strong progress in the 18 months since the launch of a major industrial plan to re-engineer the airline to compete effectively on the global aviation stage. The new Alitalia began operations on January 1st, 2015 following a €1.76 billion recapitalisation that saw historic debt wiped out and a €560 million investment by Etihad Airways for a 49 per cent equity stake. Wed, 18 May 2016 15:12:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alitalia-adds-flights-between-london-and-milan/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alitalia-adds-flights-between-london-and-milan/ Alitalia is adding more flights between London and Milan introducing a fifth daily service between London City Airport and Milan Linate, central city airport. Sat, 07 May 2016 07:40:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/losses-narrow-at-alitalia-as-turnaround-gathers-pace/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/losses-narrow-at-alitalia-as-turnaround-gathers-pace/ Alitalia confirmed today it is on track to become profitable by 2017, as it reduced its losses by €381 million in 2015 compared to the previous year. This important result for 2015 comes as the airline announced its first full reporting year under a three-year turnaround Industrial Plan. After posting total revenues of €3,312.4 million in 2015, Alitalia was able to report a net loss of €199.1 million for 2015, a significant improvement on the €580 million loss recorded in 2014. Tue, 03 May 2016 10:14:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alitalia-on-course-to-return-to-black-on-2017/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alitalia-on-course-to-return-to-black-on-2017/ Alitalia has unveiled a series of customer service enhancements that will improve the travel experience for air passengers. The national airline of Italy also confirmed that its three-year business plan was on track for profitability by 2017. Alitalia chairman Luca Cordero di Montezemolo and vice chairman of James Hogan earlier revealed the details of a range of new initiatives that will be introduced in the next few weeks. Tue, 13 Oct 2015 15:07:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/costa-signs-three-year-partnership-with-alitalia-at-expo-2015/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/costa-signs-three-year-partnership-with-alitalia-at-expo-2015/ Costa Cruises and Alitalia, the main Italian airline, have signed a three-year agreement which will see passengers departing Italy welcomed to scheduled and charter flights to reach the ports of embarkation for cruises around the world. The agreement, presented today at Expo Milano 2015, envisages a total of around 100,000 airline seats on Alitalia flights, made available to Costa Cruises in the period 2015-2018. Wed, 15 Jul 2015 08:58:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alitalia-refreshes-brand-identity-as-rejuvenation-continues/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alitalia-refreshes-brand-identity-as-rejuvenation-continues/ Italian flag-carrier Alitalia has embarked on the next phase of its evolution as a rejuvenated global airline by introducing a new brand identity, including a fresh new livery, which aims to position the famous airline as a leader in innovative and sophisticated flying, and to represent the best of Italy on the world stage. Leading design consultants Landor were commissioned to create a young and seductive new look to represent the airline’s ambitions, utilising the design elements of the airline’s previous iconic livery, which was also created by Landor in 1969. Fri, 05 Jun 2015 02:54:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-welcome-uae-foreign-minister-to-expo-2015/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-airways-welcome-uae-foreign-minister-to-expo-2015/ Etihad Airways and Alitalia have welcomed Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, foreign minister of the United Arab Emirates, to their joint pavilion at Expo Milano 2015 this week. The airlines are Official Global Airline Carriers of Expo Milano 2015, which takes place under the theme of ‘Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life. A total of 20 million visitors are expected to attend from across the world, with Alitalia and Etihad Airways’ pavilion serving as a highlight of the Expo experience. Wed, 20 May 2015 13:09:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/reinventing-alitalia-boosted-by-sabre-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/reinventing-alitalia-boosted-by-sabre-deal/ One of Europe’s leading carriers, Italy-based Alitalia, has selected Sabre technology to help drive its newly announced ‘Reinventing Alitalia’ modernisation program. Under the long-term agreement, Alitalia will migrate to Sabre’s integrated Software-as-a-Service platform for all critical airline operations, including its industry-leading SabreSonic Customer Sales & Service passenger reservations system. Wed, 28 Jan 2015 09:50:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-alitalia-a-bright-future-ahead/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-investigates-alitalia-a-bright-future-ahead/ The strategy for the new Alitalia was unveiled earlier, with an unequivocal commitment by the new executive team and strategic investors to reinvent the airline. Alitalia will introduce new routes, new product and service standards, a new cost management strategy and new branding, as the foundations to build a premium global airline representing the best of Italy. Tue, 20 Jan 2015 14:50:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-look-alitalia-takes-off-from-new-york/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-look-alitalia-takes-off-from-new-york/ The first flight of the ‘new Alitalia’ took off today from New York JFK at 01:35 ‘Zulu time’ - the time conventionally adopted by the aviation industry, corresponding to 02:35 Italian local time - and landed in Milan Malpensa at 10.40. The flight was operated by an Airbus A330 aircraft in the Expo Milano 2015 livery branded Alitalia and Etihad Airways, Official Global Carriers of the most important Italian event of the year. Fri, 02 Jan 2015 09:56:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tickets-go-on-sale-ahead-of-expo-milano-2015/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tickets-go-on-sale-ahead-of-expo-milano-2015/ Alitalia and Etihad Airways, the Official Global Carriers of Expo Milano 2015, have announced tickets for the highly anticipated six-month event can be purchased through their websites and contact centres from today. A special early-bird promotion is also underway for Expo Milano 2015 attendees, with a generous discount of 20 per cent available on all tickets purchased before April 2015. Wed, 31 Dec 2014 08:52:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alitalia-and-etihad-airways-complete-investment/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alitalia-and-etihad-airways-complete-investment/ Alitalia and Etihad Airways today announced the completion of all the formalities related to the transfer of air transport operations from Alitalia CAI to the new Alitalia SAI. Etihad Airways has subscribed and paid for the capital increase of €387.5 million for the acquisition of a 49 per cent share in Alitalia SAI. Tue, 23 Dec 2014 11:16:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eu-approves-etihad-alitalia-alliance/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/eu-approves-etihad-alitalia-alliance/ Alitalia and Etihad Airways have received merger clearance from the European Commission. They can therefore proceed with the proposed strategic partnership which was announced in August. Following the completion of its review, the European Commission today confirmed that the partnership complies with the European regulations on competition. Mon, 17 Nov 2014 10:03:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alitalia-and-etihad-airways-reveal-expo-2015-liveried-planes/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alitalia-and-etihad-airways-reveal-expo-2015-liveried-planes/ Alitalia and Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, have unveiled two aircraft in a unique Expo Milano 2015 livery to mark their co-sponsorship of the global event. Expo 2015 will be held in Milan from May 1st 2015 to October 31st 2015 with an estimated 20 million visitors expected to attend the event of which more than a third will travel to the northern Italian city by air. Mon, 20 Oct 2014 14:56:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-renews-full-content-deal-with-alitalia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-renews-full-content-deal-with-alitalia/ Travelport has announced the renewal of its multi-year full content agreement with Alitalia, Italy’s leading carrier. The renewal of the full content agreement takes immediate effect, and enables the 67,000 Travelport-connected agents worldwide access to all of Alitalia’s fares and inventory, including web fares, and ancillary offerings. Thu, 11 Sep 2014 13:05:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-completes-alitalia-investment-to-extend-equity-investment-programme/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-completes-alitalia-investment-to-extend-equity-investment-programme/ Etihad Airways and Alitalia have announced that they have signed the transaction implementation agreement which will result in a €1,758 million investment to build a reinvigorated Alitalia as a competitive, sustainably profitable business. The recapitalised Italian national airline will now be able to invest in a comprehensive strategic business plan which will see new long-haul routes from Rome and Milan, a revitalized brand, and a greater focus on Italian tourism and trade promotion.  Fri, 08 Aug 2014 16:15:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alitalia-and-etihad-airways-revealed-as-expo-2015-airline-partners/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alitalia-and-etihad-airways-revealed-as-expo-2015-airline-partners/ Alitalia and Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, have jointly been named as Official Global Airline Carriers for Expo Milano 2015. Expo Milano 2015, the upcoming Universal Exposition will be held in Milan from May 1st to October 31st 2015. Wed, 16 Jul 2014 14:10:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-agrees-terms-for-alitalia-investment/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-agrees-terms-for-alitalia-investment/ Abu Dhabi’s state-owned Etihad Airways has confirmed it has agreed terms and conditions for its purchase of a 49 per cent stake in Alitalia. In a joint statement, the airline said it would now move to finalise the deal for the Italian flag-carrier “as soon as possible”. Wed, 25 Jun 2014 14:24:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-agm-2014-etihad-confirms-alitalia-deal-after-months-of-negotiations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/iata-agm-2014-etihad-confirms-alitalia-deal-after-months-of-negotiations/ Etihad Airways has finalised the conditions it requires for a major investment in Italian airline Alitalia following months of negotiations. While a brief statement from Etihad releases no financial information, but in a televised interview earlier the Italian transport minister said the Abu Dhabi-based carrier was ready to invest around €600 million in the struggling Alitalia. Mon, 02 Jun 2014 07:52:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-inches-closer-to-alitalia-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-inches-closer-to-alitalia-deal/ Etihad Airways president James Hogan has confirmed the airline has entered the final phase of a due diligence process about a possible investment by Etihad in Italian flag-carrier Alitalia. During the next 30 days both companies and their advisors will determine how a common strategy can be developed which meets the objectives of both parties. Mon, 03 Feb 2014 11:14:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-lines-up-stake-in-alitalia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-lines-up-stake-in-alitalia/ Alitalia is in talks with Etihad over a deal that could see the Abu Dhabi-based airline take a stake in the Italian flag-carrier. Recently-appointed Alitalia chief executive Gabriele del Torchio is reportedly in talks with managers at the Middle Eastern carrier. Tue, 27 Aug 2013 09:57:30 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-alitalia-expand-codeshare-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/etihad-alitalia-expand-codeshare-deal/ Codeshare partners Alitalia and Etihad Airways have announced an increase in direct Rome-Abu Dhabi services from four flights per week to five, in addition to an expansion of codeshare destinations for customers of each airline. Tue, 14 May 2013 18:50:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alitalia-boosts-frequency-on-rome-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alitalia-boosts-frequency-on-rome-route/ Codeshare partners Alitalia and Etihad Airways are set to increase their direct Rome-Abu Dhabi services from four flights per week to five. Effective June 13th 2013, Alitalia will operate the increased frequency Rome-Abu Dhabi return flights using a new 230-seat Airbus A330 aircraft. Mon, 13 May 2013 05:42:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-department-of-transportation-fines-alitalia-for-inaccurate-information/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/us-department-of-transportation-fines-alitalia-for-inaccurate-information/ The United States Department of Transportation has fined the Italian air carrier Alitalia $125,000 for providing inaccurate information on its website regarding its policy on compensation to passengers on delayed and cancelled flights. While Alitalia’s website displayed a copy of the carrier’s General Conditions of Carriage as required by department rules, the carrier claimed a right to refuse such compensation, citing provisions in its tariff that exempted travel from the United States from the terms of the GCC. Tue, 02 Apr 2013 10:31:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-and-alitalia-complete-merchandising-deployment/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-and-alitalia-complete-merchandising-deployment/ Travelport and Alitalia have announced the completed rollout of ancillary services to Travelport-connected agencies in Italy. The content, which includes the distribution of bags, lounge access and insurance, will be fulfilled seamlessly through an electronic miscellaneous document. Mon, 18 Mar 2013 08:29:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ragnetti-steps-down-at-alitalia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ragnetti-steps-down-at-alitalia/ Italian carrier Alitalia has confirmed chief executive Andrea Ragnetti has resigned from the role. Chairman Roberto Colaninno will be the interim chief executive until the board appoints a replacement. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:24:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alitalia-links-with-amadeus-for-new-content-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alitalia-links-with-amadeus-for-new-content-deal/ Amadeus and Alitalia have signed a long term extension of their content agreement. The deal will allow travel agencies worldwide to have guaranteed access to the full range of fares, schedules and inventory through the Amadeus system.  Wed, 16 Jan 2013 07:50:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alitalia-begin-direct-flights-from-rome-to-abu-dhabi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alitalia-begin-direct-flights-from-rome-to-abu-dhabi/ Italy’s flag carrier Alitalia has begun direct services from Rome to Abu Dhabi, following last August’s announcement that the Italian carrier would fly four weekly return Airbus A330 services between the two capitals. Alitalia are operating the new flights in conjunction with codeshare partner Etihad Airways.  Mon, 10 Dec 2012 09:25:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-and-alitalia-agree-merchandising-distribution/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travelport-and-alitalia-agree-merchandising-distribution/ Travelport, the business services provider to the global travel industry, and Alitalia, Compagnia Aerea Italiana, today announce the implementation of a new agreement for the distribution of ancillary services to Travelport-connected agencies in Italy and worldwide. Fulfilled seamlessly via an electronic miscellaneous document (EMD), the new service will begin rollout in quarter four 2012, starting with travel agents in Italy. Fri, 09 Nov 2012 18:00:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alitalia-increases-online-bookings/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alitalia-increases-online-bookings/ Webtrends claims it has helped Italian airline Alitalia increase online bookings by more than 7% in three months thanks to its Webtrends Optimize solution and team of specialist consultants. Sun, 21 Oct 2012 15:00:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/routes-2012-abu-dhabi-airports-company-welcomes-alitalia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/routes-2012-abu-dhabi-airports-company-welcomes-alitalia/ Abu Dhabi Airports Company has announced during the 18th World Route Development Forum in Abu Dhabi that it is finalising its preparations to welcome Alitalia, the national airline of Italy. The carrier will offer direct flights between Abu Dhabi International Airport and Rome International Airport from December 1st. Mon, 01 Oct 2012 11:12:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/routes-2012-alitalia-jets-into-abu-dhabi/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/routes-2012-alitalia-jets-into-abu-dhabi/ Italian flag-carrier Alitalia is to inaugurate flights to World Routes host city Abu Dhabi before the end of this year after formalising a codeshare arrangement with United Arab Emirates national carrier Etihad Airways on the proposed link from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Airport. The new four times weekly service is due to commence on December 1st, 2012, subject to government approvals, and will be flown using an Airbus A330. Sat, 29 Sep 2012 01:43:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alitalia-taps-into-accelya/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alitalia-taps-into-accelya/ Itay’s national carrier Alitalia has selected Accelya for end to end Sales Audit services. The product should enable Alitalisa to improve profitability. Sat, 08 Sep 2012 14:00:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alitalia-signs-up-with-accelya/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alitalia-signs-up-with-accelya/ Italian flag carrier Alitalia has selected solutions provider Accelya for end-to-end sales audit services. Accelya will audit the complete lifecycle of the ticket by covering not only the ticketing, but also the booking and the entire journey. Fri, 07 Sep 2012 06:54:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alitalia-to-sell-ancillary-products-through-sabre/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alitalia-to-sell-ancillary-products-through-sabre/ Sabre Travel Network has signed a multi-year agreement with Italian national carrier Alitalia to sell its ancillary products to travel agents connected to the Sabre global distribution system. In addition to shopping and booking Alitalia airfares, an agent can now shop and book ancillary services such as pre-paid baggage and access to airport lounges, all seamlessly integrated into the reservation process – a first for agents in Europe. Wed, 29 Aug 2012 08:54:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alitalia-selects-citydiscovery-as-tour-partner/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alitalia-selects-citydiscovery-as-tour-partner/ Italian flag-carrier Alitalia has confirmed it has selected CityDiscovery as its partner for tours and activities. Passengers access the tours and excursions via an affiliate website - with CityDiscovery offering more than 6,000 experiences. Wed, 01 Aug 2012 08:52:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alitalia-and-lufthansa-systems-launch-simplified-interline-settlement/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alitalia-and-lufthansa-systems-launch-simplified-interline-settlement/ Lufthansa Systems has successfully implemented the new IATA Simplified Interline Settlement (SIS) standard at Alitalia. Fri, 25 Nov 2011 18:00:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alitalia-resumes-flights-between-italy-and-libya/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alitalia-resumes-flights-between-italy-and-libya/ After an 8-month suspension, Alitalia resumed its flights between Italy and Libya with flight AZ 868, which left the Rome Fiumicino airport yesterday at 11.05 a.m. and landed in Tripoli at 2.00 p.m. local time with 100 passengers on board. Sat, 05 Nov 2011 23:00:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alitalia-reports-operating-loss-down-to-eur69-m-in-the-first-half-of-2011/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alitalia-reports-operating-loss-down-to-eur69-m-in-the-first-half-of-2011/ The Board of Directors of Alitalia - Compagnia Aerea Italiana S.p.A. held today in Rome its meeting chaired by Mr. Roberto Colaninno, in which it approved the midyear consolidated financial accounts for the Group, which was fully illustrated by the Managing Director Mr. Rocco Sabelli. Wed, 03 Aug 2011 01:00:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alitalia-connects-rome-with-beijing-and-rio-de-janeiro/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alitalia-connects-rome-with-beijing-and-rio-de-janeiro/ Alitalia connects Rome to Beijing and to Rio de Janeiro. The inauguration of the two new international services took place today at Rome Fiumicino airport. Sun, 26 Jun 2011 02:08:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-air-france-klm-and-alitalia-to-cull-transatlantic-flights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/delta-air-france-klm-and-alitalia-to-cull-transatlantic-flights/ Delta Air Lines, Air France-KLM and Alitalia have announced plans to cut their transatlantic services from autumn against a backdrop of rising fuel prices and excess capacity. The reductions are likely to push fares higher and leave passengers with fewer choices. Fri, 20 May 2011 17:04:46 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kazakh-suspected-arrested-in-alitalia-flight/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kazakh-suspected-arrested-in-alitalia-flight/ A man has been arrested on an Alitalia flight from Paris to Rome after brandishing a knife at cabin crew and demanding the plane divert to Tripoli, Libya. The suspected, believed to be from Kazakhstani, was handed to police as flight AZ329 landed at Fiumicino airport in Rome earlier. Mon, 25 Apr 2011 07:29:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/embraer-links-up-with-alitalia-for-20-jets/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/embraer-links-up-with-alitalia-for-20-jets/ Embraer has signed a deal with Italian flag-carrier Alitalia for the delivery 20 jets through a lease structure to be arranged by third parties. A total of 15 Embraer 175 and 5 Embraer 190 jets are included in the terms of the arrangement. Tue, 22 Mar 2011 15:13:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/e.digital-enters-new-evu-sales-agreement-with-alitalia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/e.digital-enters-new-evu-sales-agreement-with-alitalia/ e.Digital, a leading innovator of dedicated portable entertainment systems and patented flash memory-related technology, announced today that it has entered into a new eVU sales and services agreement with Alitalia. Fri, 18 Mar 2011 19:51:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alitalia-extends-full-content-commitment-to-amadeus-agencies-worldwide-unti/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alitalia-extends-full-content-commitment-to-amadeus-agencies-worldwide-unti/ Alitalia and Amadeus a leading travel technology partner and transaction processor for the global travel and tourism industry,  announce they have signed a full content contract which runs until the end of 2013. Tue, 14 Dec 2010 14:19:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet-airways-to-start-milan-to-new-delhi-service/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/jet-airways-to-start-milan-to-new-delhi-service/ Jet Airways has announced that it will commence daily non-stop flights from Milano Malpensa to New Delhi from 5 December 2010 in code share with Alitalia, making Milan the 24th international destination on Jet Airways’ network. Thu, 25 Nov 2010 12:49:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alitalia-joins-trans-atlantic-joint-venture/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/alitalia-joins-trans-atlantic-joint-venture/ Italian flag-carrier Alitalia has joined a trans-Atlantic venture with Air France-KLM and Delta Airlines. With the addition of the rejuvenated Italian carrier the venture now represents approximately 26 per cent of total trans-Atlantic capacity – with 250 flights and approximately 55,000 seats each day. Tue, 06 Jul 2010 09:23:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn2008122313532593/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn2008122313532593/ In a landmark hearing, judges at Europe’s highest court have ruled that passengers must be compensated if an airline cancels a flight for technical reasons, unless “extraordinary” events are to blame.The judgment at the European Court of Justice means that airlines will no longer be able to use routine technical problems as an excuse for trying to avoid their legal obligation to passengers. Tue, 23 Dec 2008 13:53:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20081128125233508/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn20081128125233508/ Alitalia is selling its prized, multimillion-pound art collection to help to reduce crippling debts, as it prepares for a relaunch next month under new ownership. The collection of modern art includes works from the likes of Salvador Dali, Giorgio De Chirico and Giacomo Balla, as well as sculptures by Giacomo Manzu and Mario Ceroli. Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:52:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn2007123110532120/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn2007123110532120/ Italian newspapers reported that eight weeks of exclusive talks between Air France-KLM and Alitalia for the sale of the ailing Italian airline will start Wednesday. Mon, 31 Dec 2007 10:53:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn40002838/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn40002838/ Northwest Airlines, Alitalia Italian Airlines and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines announced today that Alitalia will join the Northwest/KLM trans-Atlantic joint venture. The three airlines made the announcement at the signing of a Commercial Cooperation & Integration Agreement and an Alliance Coordination Agreement held at the Rainbow Room in New York. Mon, 10 May 1999 10:00:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn40002821/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/btn40002821/ Alitalia, in respect of the negative decision taken today by the European Commission on the transfer of most airline activities from Linate to the newly constructed Malpensa airport by October 25, informs as follows: Fri, 27 Nov 1998 12:00:47 +0000