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Re: Alitalia near bankruptcy. Can it be saved?
EasyJet says it is in a strong position to win the bid for Alitalia, however, the latter’s administrators require the entire route network to be preserved. EasyJet partner Air France is reportedly an option for taking over the Italian carrier’s long-haul routes.
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Re: Alitalia near bankruptcy. Can it be saved?
Italy plans to sell Alitalia within two weeks, according to Italy’s Economic Development Minister Carlo Calenda.
Hold your breath!
Hold your breath!
André
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Re: Alitalia near bankruptcy. Can it be saved?
Don't hold your breath yet, this is Italy!
Alitalia rescue discussions likely to continue into March
A deal to rescue Alitalia is unlikely to be reached before Italian elections in early March, according to a senior government official. Economic development minister Carlo Calenda said in an interview with Italian newspaper La Stampa that potential investors are waiting to see the results of March 4 elections.
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Re: Alitalia near bankruptcy. Can it be saved?
A new deadline in the never-ending saga: Alitalia is to be sold by 30 April 2018, according to special commissioner Luigi Gubitosi.
André
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Re: Alitalia near bankruptcy. Can it be saved?
With the upcoming elections on Sunday and the political turmoil that is foreseen afterwards, I wonder how anyone can still believe that's going to be the final deadline.
Re: Alitalia near bankruptcy. Can it be saved?
This is becoming a joke: the Italian government extends the deadline for Alitalia bids until the fourth quarter of the year!
André
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Re: Alitalia near bankruptcy. Can it be saved?
Hi,
I told you many times already...
Italy don't matter european rules,..
The result of the elections wasn't that good either.
So which politician want to burn When he decide ?
None...
Alitalia will stay Alitalia for a long time
Their isn't a sabena in Italy ,...
Happy ? Yes Because I like them !
Will I book a flight with them ?
Nope ... To Italy only FR like the other italians
Just in case I will be wrong lol !
Booked CTA again lol !
Besides that.. SN fares are why too high , surely only TC people wanted on those planes !
CXB
I told you many times already...
Italy don't matter european rules,..
The result of the elections wasn't that good either.
So which politician want to burn When he decide ?
None...
Alitalia will stay Alitalia for a long time
Their isn't a sabena in Italy ,...
Happy ? Yes Because I like them !
Will I book a flight with them ?
Nope ... To Italy only FR like the other italians
Just in case I will be wrong lol !
Booked CTA again lol !
Besides that.. SN fares are why too high , surely only TC people wanted on those planes !
CXB
New types flown 2022.. A339
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Re: Alitalia near bankruptcy. Can it be saved?
They will go bankrupt and Air Italy will become the 'national' airline of Italycathay belgium wrote: ↑07 Apr 2018, 11:33 Hi,
I told you many times already...
Italy don't matter european rules,..
The result of the elections wasn't that good either.
So which politician want to burn When he decide ?
None...
Alitalia will stay Alitalia for a long time
Their isn't a sabena in Italy ,...
Happy ? Yes Because I like them !
Will I book a flight with them ?
Nope ... To Italy only FR like the other italians
Just in case I will be wrong lol !
Booked CTA again lol !
Besides that.. SN fares are why too high , surely only TC people wanted on those planes !
CXB
Visit my flights on: http://www.quixoticguide.com
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Re: Alitalia near bankruptcy. Can it be saved?
Hi,
If that ever happens then I will eat a pizza Hawaii ! Lol
CXB
If that ever happens then I will eat a pizza Hawaii ! Lol
CXB
New types flown 2022.. A339
Re: Alitalia near bankruptcy. Can it be saved?
You made my day, and will join the bet! Pizza Hawaii isn't pizza, it's an insult!cathay belgium wrote: ↑10 Apr 2018, 15:31 Hi,
If that ever happens then I will eat a pizza Hawaii ! Lol
CXB
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Stij
Re: Alitalia near bankruptcy. Can it be saved?
EasyJet hasn't lost faith. It confirms it submitted a revised EOI for a restructured Alitalia, together as part of a consortium. Any further updates will be provided in due course, if appropriate.
André
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Re: Alitalia near bankruptcy. Can it be saved?
Lufthansa also submitted an EOI for a restructured Alitalia, as one of the three bids the Italian carrier confirmed it received. Air France KLM denies any interest to do a bid on Alitalia, as was suggested by Bloomberg.
André
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Re: Alitalia near bankruptcy. Can it be saved?
Italy's government says it will postpone the deadlines for repayment of a bridge loan to bankrupt national carrier Alitalia while it evaluates offers from three airlines to buy it.
The economic development ministry said the government would issue a decree next week to postpone the terms to close the deal and repay the loan, likely until later this year. Italy is in the midst of negotiations to form a new government, and any new deal would be put on hold until it is formed.
Italian media say Lufthansa, easyJet and Wizz Air submitted offers by Tuesday's deadline.
In a statement, the development ministry said the offers showed a "real interest" in Alitalia and that one of the three bids "includes concrete steps forward in terms of routes and personnel."
Source: AP
The economic development ministry said the government would issue a decree next week to postpone the terms to close the deal and repay the loan, likely until later this year. Italy is in the midst of negotiations to form a new government, and any new deal would be put on hold until it is formed.
Italian media say Lufthansa, easyJet and Wizz Air submitted offers by Tuesday's deadline.
In a statement, the development ministry said the offers showed a "real interest" in Alitalia and that one of the three bids "includes concrete steps forward in terms of routes and personnel."
Source: AP
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Re: Alitalia near bankruptcy. Can it be saved?
Alitalia moved a step closer to being sold to Lufthansa on Monday after an Italian government minister called the German airline's bid the "most promising".
Alitalia has been the subject of three offers or expressions of interest, with Britain's budget airline EasyJet one of the other companies keen on Italy's struggling flagship airline.
"Alitalia is still fragile and needs a partner. There's a chance to work on these offers and arrive at a structural solution that doesn't cost taxpayers anything more," Economic Development Minister Carlo Calenda told the La Repubblica daily.
https://www.thelocal.it/20180416/luftha ... -promising
Alitalia has been the subject of three offers or expressions of interest, with Britain's budget airline EasyJet one of the other companies keen on Italy's struggling flagship airline.
"Alitalia is still fragile and needs a partner. There's a chance to work on these offers and arrive at a structural solution that doesn't cost taxpayers anything more," Economic Development Minister Carlo Calenda told the La Repubblica daily.
https://www.thelocal.it/20180416/luftha ... -promising
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Re: Alitalia near bankruptcy. Can it be saved?
Not sure I favour a LH take over .. seeing what they are doing with SN I would be very cautious indeed regarding such a scenario ...
I still think the AF/KL bid makes more sense.
Surprised and disappointed TK showed no interest ...
I still think the AF/KL bid makes more sense.
Surprised and disappointed TK showed no interest ...
Re: Alitalia near bankruptcy. Can it be saved?
But there was no bid by AF/KL if I understood well!sn-remember wrote: ↑16 Apr 2018, 21:07 Not sure I favour a LH take over .. seeing what they are doing with SN I would be very cautious indeed regarding such a scenario ...
I still think the AF/KL bid makes more sense.
Surprised and disappointed TK showed no interest ...
Hasta la victoria siempre.
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Re: Alitalia near bankruptcy. Can it be saved?
Well you know the history .. They can't be idle I am sure ...
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Re: Alitalia near bankruptcy. Can it be saved?
Don’t underestimate italian people’s emotional reaction
In that case, I think that LH could prefer something like italianwings, just as belgianwings !
In that case, I think that LH could prefer something like italianwings, just as belgianwings !
Re: Alitalia near bankruptcy. Can it be saved?
And here we (finally) go...
The EU is investigating Alitalia's state loan...
https://www.ft.com/content/7f3b2486-46d ... e73aab7ccb
Cheers,
Stij
The EU is investigating Alitalia's state loan...
https://www.ft.com/content/7f3b2486-46d ... e73aab7ccb
Cheers,
Stij