It's that time again, where Alitalia are cutting prices on their fares from the UK, with 20% off fares! First up: The magic code you need is: WORLDUK 20% off seems awfully generous doesn't it? Of course, there's a bunch of T&Cs to go along with that The big one is of course you need to book by 23:59 on 23rd February 2016, with travel valid until 31st May … [Read more...]
Etihad adds more seats between Abu Dhabi and Rome
It seems the Etihad-Altalia partnership is bearing more fruit, with Etihad adding more seats between Abu Dhabi and Rome with the the daily service operated by Etihad being upgraded to a Boeing 777-300ER (two class) from an Airbus A330-200. This combines with Alitalia's daily frequency operated by an A330-200. Capacity increases are normally good news as more seats become … [Read more...]
Etihad 49% purchase of Alitalia cleared
Etihad's 49% purchase of Alitalia was cleared by the European Commission on Friday. Etihad Boeing 777 - Image, Economy Class and Beyond Alitalia Airbus A321 - Image Image, Economy Class and Beyond The European Commissions rubber stamp is the final hurdle to the purchase that was announced in August, in which Etihad is to pump €387.5 million into the airline. For Eithad, … [Read more...]
Etihad to buy 49% of Alitalia
It seems that Etihad was hell bend on grabbing Alitalia, with the airline confirming on Friday it is to purchase 49% of the ailing Italian Flag Carrier. Etihad Boeing 777 - Image, GhettoIFE Alitalia Airbus A321 - Image GhettoIFE Etihad will invest €387.5 million to stave off Alitalia from bankruptcy, and will attempt to restructure the airline to return it to … [Read more...]
Etihad proposes to take a 49% ownership of Alitalia
And so it comes to pass with Etihad to take a 49% today percent ownership of the Italian carrier Alitalia after protracted negotiations. Etihad Boeing 777 - Image, GhettoIFE Alitalia Airbus A321 - Image GhettoIFE Etihad is proposing to take a 49% equity share of the Italian flag carrier, which is subject to stakeholder approval - as well as EU regulators. Etihad seem … [Read more...]
Guess who’s against Etihad buying a part of Alitalia….?
Of course, it's Deutsche Lufthansa AG. The group has called on European regulators to block plans for Etihad to take a stake in Alitalia, saying it would amount to unfair competition introduced into the European market. The airline states according Reuters "We reject recurrent subsidies and the partial renationalization of European airlines, whether by European states or … [Read more...]
Etihad and Alitalia in final stages of investment talks
It's been reported that the Italian Flag carrier - Alitalia - in currently in talks with Etihad Airways of Abu Dhabi over investment in Alitalia. These talks which are now in their final phases may take another 30 days to finalise. Alitala has gone from one disaster to another, and was recently bailed out to the tune of €300millon for it to escape bankruptcy. The airline … [Read more...]
Airplane Art – Alitalia Airbus A321
It's Sunday again, so it must be time for some more Airplane Art. This week, it's an Alitalia Airbus A321 on preparing to land at London Heathrow Airport. The image is clickable if you want to see a larger version – and yes you can keep them for your desktops! More airplane art next week! Want to keep up with me at GhettoIFE? Join me either by signing up … [Read more...]
Alitalia lives to fight another day
In a scene reminiscent of Monty Python and the Holy Grail, it appears Alitalia lives to fight yet another day (Might not be safe for work - has potty language in the last few seconds... but then it's Monty Python). It seems the airline's management has managed to raise €500millon euro rescue package, split down the following: Shareholders will contribute … [Read more...]
Teetering on the edge again? Alitalia faces new concerns about its finances
The Cranky Flier calls it the Worst Airline Ever, whilst some of wonder ponder how it is still in business. I'm referring of course to the Italian flag carrier Alatalia. News today comes in that the airline is risking having its supply of fuel cut by ENI on Saturday unless Alitala's management and government can reassure that the airline will pay its bills. ENI has a … [Read more...]