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Alitalia/Delta Talks

Posted by Eric (Dana Point) on 01/06/19 04:06 PM

Read a brief article on Bloomberg.com (link here) stating some Italian execs will be Atlanta-bound to discuss potential ownership bid.

In brief, article states Alitalia might end up with multiple current airlines taking an ownership stake (Delta, Lufthansa, EasyJet), focusing on either short- or long-haul flights. Also states Italian execs prefer Delta over Lufthansa because Lufthansa wants to cut jobs--which is nice in theory, but I thought one of the problems with Alitalia's solvency is their labor costs.

Posted by Agnes

Washington DC Region, USA

01/06/19 04:19 PM

7054 posts

I don't think anyone can infer much from their behind-the-scenes business decisions/ talks/ etc. which are bound to go on and on, and have been for years now. I think all the chatter is making people believe that they will shutter soon (I just liken it to a bunch of drama and pretty much ignore it). Here is the operational news coming from my area - new direct flights to Rome coming in May 2019. (http://www.flydulles.com/iad/alitalia-announces-nonstop-year-round-service-between-dulles-international-and-rome).

Posted by Eric OP

Dana Point

02/11/19 02:28 AM

1213 posts

Bloomberg, in a brief synopsis of an article in Corriere della Sera (Bloomberg link here, Corriere della Sera here) reports that Delta is now proposing a partnership with Easyjet in it's bid for Alitalia. Some sort of decision might be announced at a board meeting this Wednesday. Or, of course, nothing may be announced.

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