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AirlinesAlitalia (2): Italian ENAC does not lift flight licence
Rome, Italy - Another point solved
Another point of the difficult Alitalia affair has been solved. That one of the ultimatum given by Italian ENAC (Italian authority for civil aviation) to Alitalia Extraordinary Commissioner Fantozzi, who... more
AirlinesAlitalia: comments of Scajola, Matteoli, La Russa, Sacconi and Fantozzi
Rome, Italy - "The winner is Italy". "The sale in 20 days". "A good news for Italy"
The Italian policy breathes a climate of deep relief thanks to the positive repercussions in the Alitalia matter. Can we speak of averted danger? Maybe. But there are some questions to examine: the signature... more
AirlinesFantozzi, the last update
Rome, Italy - The Extraordinary Administrator communicates that he is still receiving expressions of interest
"The Extraordinary Administrator for Alitalia, Mr. Augusto Fantozzi, announces that he has received a letter yesterday from C.A.I. Compagnia Aerea Italiana Srl in which C.A.I. communicates that, considering... more
AirlinesTUIFly: flights to Algovia, South-West area of Bavaria
Milan, Italy - Also from Brindisi, Palermo and Catania
"TUIfly, German carrier of TUI Travel PLC Group, reinforces its presence in Italy, launching three new routes that link Brindisi, Palermo and Catania to Memmingen in Algovia, the South-West area of Bavaria. The... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): protocols signed!
Rome, Italy - In the afternoon meeting with Alitalia's employees at Fiumicino airport
After confirmations and denials about the signature of the agreement by CGIL, CISL, UIL UGL and CAI (Italian air company), it has been confirmed that the four general secretaries have signed the "Protocols... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): Cgil, no agreement has been signed
Rome, Italy - CGIL general secretary denies the signature of an agreement
Unlike the rumours of an agreement signed among CGIL, CISL, UIL, UGL unions with CAI (Italian air company), CGIL general secretary, Gugliemo Epifani, denied the news of an agreement signed after the meeting... more
AirlinesAlitalia: near to overcoming the deadlock?
Rome, Italy - At 11:00 unions called at "Palazzo Chigi"
After last days deadlock, positive signals arrive from Alitalia. Many people hope for the results of this morning meeting at "Palazzo Chigi", where nine unions and CAI (Italian air company) have been summoned... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Air France comes forward
Rome, Italy - Yesterday Mr Mengozzi at "Palazzo Chigi"
Since the news of a possible arrival of an international partner was issued, many rumours about the would-be carriers interested in Alitalia followed one another. But while over the last few days the most... more
AirlinesBritish Airways interested, as well, in a partnership with Alitalia?
London, UK - Yes, according to sources near to the British carrier
Is British Airways (BA), as well, joining the queue of the national air companies, that is the German and the French ones, interested in having a partnership or a minority stake in Alitalia? A partial... more
AirlinesAir France awarded for its innovative inflight entertainment offer
Rome, Italy - Video and using cell phones on aircraft
"The 'World Airline Entertainment Association' (WAEA) has just awarded Air France the prize for the best single achievement in 2008 in Los Angeles. This prestigious prize recompenses the performance achieved... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): Aserca Airlines denies its interest
Rome, Italy - "We did not issue the press release"
Yesterday's news about a possible interest by Aserca Airlines in Alitalia was denied by the Venezuelan carrier which explained: "We did not issue the press release". Unlike yesterday's note, the air... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): Mr Veltroni's letter to prime minister
Rome, Italy - Three proposals put forward
"Dear President, [...] I want to renew Democratic Party's commitment in helping to find a positive solution for Alitalia. I also want to ask you of promoting initiatives with the aim of breaking the deadlock,... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): meeting at "Palazzo Chigi"
Rome, Italy - Is the international partner arriving?
After six unions "No" to CAI (Italian air company) plan and the offer's withdrawal (see AVIONEWS), Alitalia is at the moment at deadlock. Another attempt to break the deadlock and relaunching negotiations... more
AirlinesAlitalia: developments in the procedure for extraordinary administration
Rome, Italy - The Extraordinary Administrator, Augusto Fantozzi, announces some aspects
"The Extraordinary Administrator for Alitalia, Mr Augusto Fantozzi, announces that: 1) yesterday’s newspapers 'The Financial Times', 'Il Corriere della Sera', 'Il Sole 24 Ore' and 'La Repubblica' p... more
AirlinesAlitalia (5): Italian ENAC president about tomorrow deadline
Rome, Italy - "Better" a self-suspension, if the plan should not be presented
ENAC (Italian authority for civil aviation) president Riggio has explained, after a meeting in Naples, that if the plan should not be presented by Alitalia Extraordinary Commissioner, "It would be better... more
AirlinesOlympic Airways-Alitalia: too many analogies...
Athens, Greece - Employees' demonstration in Athens
It was a day of protests yesterday at Athens airport, after the "Planned privatization" of Olympic Airways. Employees, fearing for their future, have blocked the runway of the airport, causing short delays... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): CAI management called by Government
Rome, Italy - Meeting with Gianni Letta
According to press sources CAI (Compagnia aerea italiana) President Roberto Colaninno and CEO Rocco Sabelli have been called by the Italian Government for an extraordinary meeting with under-secretary... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Swiss AMA looks at the national carrier
Rome, Italy - Hereafter the offer put forward
After Alitalia Extraordinary Commissioner's declaration (see AVIONEWS), the first manifestations of interests towards Alitalia have begun to arrive. Among them, there is AMA (Asset Management Advisor),... more
AirlinesNew route by Jet2.com: from Venice to Edinburgh
Milan, Italy - Served from May 22, 2009 with two weekly links
"Jet2.com, low-cost carrier in UK, continues its expansion in Italy. After the direct flights from Olbia to Manchester and to Edinburgh (from May 2 and 16, respectively), it is already possible to purchase... more
AirlinesAlitalia: CAI Srl has communicated the withdrawal of its offer
Rome, Italy - Presented on September 1, 2008
"The Extraordinary Administrator for Alitalia Linee Aeree Italiane SpA, Prof. Augusto Fantozzi, announces that the company CAI Srl (Compagnia aerea italiana) has formally communicated the withdrawal of... more
AirlinesAirbus A-400M delayed
Rome, Italy - Gallois asks "Understanding"
The chief executive of EADS, company specialized in aerospace and defence, has probably keep in touch with seven Countries, which ordered Airbus A-400M, asking them "Understanding". In the letter,... more
AirlinesAlitalia (6): Pilots Unions ready to support economically the airline
Rome, Italy - The press conference today in Rome at 12:00 am
This morning during an interview to "RTL 102.5", Roberto Spinazzola, Unione Piloti General Secretary, announced the press conference in which the associations would have launched some initiatives for the... more
AirlinesAlitalia (5). Riggio: "Offer's confirmation within Thursday or presentation of a new financial plan"
Rome, Italy - From today on the Website the announcement for the call for bids
From today an announcement for the call for bids will appear on the Alitalia website for the assets acquisition. Lufthansa is interested in the Alitalia situation's development, but has not commented... more
AirlinesPakistan (2): BA announces flight suspension
Islamabad, Pakistan - The measure is effective from today
A spokesman of the British national carrier has announced this morning that British Airways (BA) has ordered the suspension of the flights bound for Pakistan. The reason for this decision is the need of... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): here comes the interest by Lufthansa
Rome, Italy - Pilots and CGIL in line with the new proposal by Fantozzi
Pilots and CGIL are in line with the new initiative of the extraordinary administrator Augusto Fantozzi to open an international tender for Alitalia (see AVIONEWS for more details). Guglielmo Epifani,... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): communication from the Extraordinary Administrator
Rome, Italy - The expressions of interest shall have to be received within 30 September 2008, 12:00am
"The Extraordinary Administrator of Alitalia Linee Italiane S.p.A. in a.s., of Alitalia Airport S.p.A. in a.s., of Alitalia Express S.p.A. in a.s., of Alitalia Servizi S.p.A. in a.s. and of Volare S.p.A.... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): bank accounts confiscated in Israel
Rome, Italy - Reported by the Israeli financial daily "The Marker"
As concerns about Alitalia's ability to pay for fuel grew, it suffered its first asset seizure with the Israel Airports Authority confiscating its bank accounts over a 500,000 dollars debt. A report... more
AirlinesAlitalia invites to present "Manifestations of interest"
Rome, Italy - Today the contract has been announced
After last week tensions, and a "No" from six unions to the deal, CAI (Italian air company) offer withdrawal and the green light of three unions (CISL, UIL and UGL), Alitalia Extraordinary Commissioner... more
AirlinesThe Alitalia crisis favours Meridiana and Eurofly
Milan, Italy - Possible increase of frequencies on the Rome-Milan route
Meridiana and Eurofly are increasing "Their offer in reply to the growth of booking, that on September 19th recorded + 40% compared with the daily average of the period. As regards Milan, the greatest... more
AirlinesAlitalia (6): FIAVET sets up a crisis unit
Rome, Italy - About paybacks of Alitalia tickets already issued
The Alitalia situation is currently catastrophic and FIAVET (Federazione delle associazioni imprese di viaggio e turismo) expressed great anxiety and values the effects that this situation could have on... more
AirlinesAlitalia (5): Fantozzi meets unions
Rome, Italy - The meeting at 5:30 p.m. in Rome
Extraordinary Commissioner Augusto Fantozzi is meeting the six unions which have not given the green light to Alitalia rescue plan from 5:30 p.m. at Alitalia headquarter, in Rome. CGIL union, SDL (Union... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): Fantozzi on Wednesday to the Senate
Rome, Italy - Next week meetings
For Extraordinary Commissioner Fantozzi, next week agenda will be very busy. On Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. he will report to the Senate, where in front of Public Works Commission and Industry Commission,... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): an alternative plan does not exist, the airline towards bankruptcy
Rome, Italy - Offer recalled but concert-party still living
The concert-party of big businessmen "Salva-Alitalia", ready to invest in the new Compagnia Aerea Italiana, recalled yesterday the offer following the rejection of Unions to sign the plan. "Commissioner... more
AirlinesAirOne participates at the "Italian Style"
Rome, Italy - From today to Sunday in Chicago
"AirOne participates this year for the first time, as 'Exclusive airline', at the 'Italian Style', the fair that takes place from today to next Sunday near the Navy Pier Fair Centre, in Chicago. This... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): booking, purchase of tickets and flights, all regular
Rome, Italy - According to some wrong news reported by press
"According to wrong news reported by press, Alitalia specifies that is possible to book and acquire tickets on airline's reservation systems and about the flights, all in a regular manner". more
AirlinesAlitalia: ENAC calls the extraordinary administrator Augusto Fantozzi
Rome, Italy - On September 22nd, 2008
"ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) President, Vito Riggio, and General Manager, Silvano Manera, have called on September 22nd at 10:00 am, at the ENAC headquarters, the extraordinary administrator... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines launches third daily New-York-Heathrow flight
Houston, Usa - The carrier launches new non-stop seasonal service between Houston and Rio de Janeiro
"Continental Airlines announced that it will launch a third daily non-stop flight between its New York hub, 'Newark Liberty International Airport', and London's-Heathrow Airport, effective Oct. 25, 2008... more
AirlinesAlitalia: CAI's offer withdrawal
Rome, Italy - Hereafter the text of the press release
After hours of uncertainties when ifs followed one another, yesterday in the evening CAI press release was issued in order to shed light on Alitalia future. In the text it is written that: "CAI (Italian... more
AirlinesStar Alliance member carriers move together in Seoul
Milan, Italy - Move under one Roof project completed at "Incheon International" Airport
"Star Alliance member carriers recently celebrated their move to the western part of the main terminal at Seoul’s 'Incheon International' Airport. Following Star Alliance’s Move under one Roof (MuoR) con... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): waiting for the press release
Rome, Italy - The latest news
These are the most important events which marked this afternoon: After 12:00 a.m. meeting, unions disagreeing with CAI (Italian air company) program, have developed a new proposal and asked government... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): put under commissioner Az Airport and Az Services
Rome, Italy - It was announced yesterday by Minister Scajola
After the appointment of Commissioner Fantozzi to the administration of Alitalia SpA, on August 29th, Economic Development Minister Claudio Scajola announced yesterday the procedure of receivership also... more
AirlinesEmirates taxiing for take-off from new Terminal
Milan, Italy - The next major passenger trial is scheduled for 27th September
"With the announcement of the phased opening of Terminal Three [T3] from 14th October, the spotlight has now turned firmly on Emirates’ much-anticipated move to its dedicated new home in Dubai. EK-843 D... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Colaninno's proposal
Rome, Italy - Results of yesterday meeting
7% of CAI (Italian air company) net profit will be devoted to employees: this is the last proposal put forward by president Colaninno, during the meeting among government and unions which took place yesterday... more
AirlinesAlitalia: final act
Rome, Italy - Today' schedule
At 3:50 p.m. the ultimatum given to the unions by Mr Colaninno will expire. He explained: "Without unions' green light, CAI (Italian air company) will withdraw the offer". Ten minutes later, at 4:00 p.m.... more
AirlinesOlympic Airways: final act
Brussels, Belgium - Green light to the Greek carrier privatization
The awaited Brussels verdict has been issued. State aid for 850 million Euros that Olympic Airways, the Greek carrier, received from the Government, are not in line with EU rules, according to the opinion... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): at 3:30 p.m. meeting government-unions
Rome, Italy - A climate of waiting reins
At the beginning it was only a rumour, but a few minutes ago Italian Labour Minister Sacconi announced that unions have been summoned at 3:30 p.m., in "Palazzo Chigi" (Rome). There is a climate of... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Rome's entrepreneurs in the new Alitalia?
Rome, Italy - Alemanno and entrepreneurs for Fiumicino airport
Rome is more and more determined to protect the future and the employment at Fiumicino airport. In the first line there is Rome' mayor, Gianni Alemanno, who has probably invited some names in Rome's entrepreneurial... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Tajani proposes a "Supervisor"
Rome, Italy - The problem of Alitalia state aid
A supervisor who could "Report" to European Commission, giving further information about the inquiry on the state aid to Alitalia, granted by the Italian Government: this is the new position European Commissioner... more
AirlinesContinental Airlines offers special discounted fares starting at $69 each way
Houston, Usa - For hurricane "Ike" impacted region
"Continental Airlines announced that it is offering special round-trip fares for travel originating in Houston and Beaumont/Port Arthur, TX to any destination in the contiguous United States. Beginning... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Extraordinary Administrator Augusto Fantozzi received two manifestations of interest
Rome, Italy - One by Investimenti e Sviluppo Meditarraneo S.p.A and the other from ItAli Airlines
"The Extraordinary Administrator of Alitalia, Prof. Augusto Fantozzi has communicated that on September 12, 2008 he received from Investimenti e Sviluppo Meditarraneo S.p.A., a manifestation of interest... more