Alitalia news

Here are some recent news updates about Alitalia:

Latest Developments:

  1. New Ownership Structure: In November 2020, Alitalia's new owner, Certares, a US-based private equity firm, took control of the airline. Certares acquired a 75% stake in Alitalia, with the remaining 25% held by the Italian government.
  2. Rebranding Efforts: Alitalia has been working on rebranding itself, introducing a new logo, livery, and brand identity. The airline aims to modernize its image and appeal to a wider audience.
  3. Route Network Expansion: Alitalia has been expanding its route network, adding new destinations in Europe, North America, and Africa. The airline has also increased frequencies on popular routes.
  4. Fleet Modernization: Alitalia is modernizing its fleet, with plans to introduce new aircraft, including the Airbus A350 and A321neo. The airline has also taken delivery of new Bombardier CRJ900 regional jets.

Recent News Articles:

  1. "Alitalia's New Owner Certares Seeks to Revamp Airline's Image" (Forbes, November 2020)
  2. "Alitalia Unveils New Brand Identity, Livery" (Air Transport World, December 2020)
  3. "Alitalia Expands Route Network, Adds New Destinations" (Travel Weekly, January 2021)
  4. "Alitalia Takes Delivery of First Bombardier CRJ900 Regional Jet" (Aviation Week, February 2021)

Upcoming Developments:

  1. Summer Schedule: Alitalia is set to launch its summer schedule in June 2021, with new routes and increased frequencies.
  2. Fleet Expansion: The airline plans to take delivery of additional aircraft, including the Airbus A350, in the coming months.
  3. In-flight Entertainment: Alitalia is upgrading its in-flight entertainment system, offering a wider range of movies, TV shows, and music.

Stay tuned for more updates on Alitalia's latest developments, news, and announcements!