Alitalia Bankruptcy: Italian Govt in Crisis

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Alitalia, the Italian airline, has declared bankruptcy and canceled 40 flights due to a four-hour strike initiated by a small union opposing the proposed rescue plan. The plan includes controversial measures such as longer working hours, layoffs, and reductions in routes and aircraft. This situation poses significant concerns for the Italian government as it navigates the implications of Alitalia's financial struggles and the broader impact on the airline industry in Europe.

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http://canadianpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5hiS01TQeSzfxEsuoijIuUCZF-RMw

ROME — Bankrupt Alitalia canceled 40 flights Wednesday after a small union called a four-hour strike against a rescue plan, as hundreds of workers protested at Rome's main airport. The Italian airline is fighting for its survival as unions balk at accepting terms of the rescue plan by potential investors, including longer hours, layoffs and reductions in routes and in the number of aircraft.

This sure must be a worry for the Italian government.
 
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wolram said:
http://canadianpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5hiS01TQeSzfxEsuoijIuUCZF-RMw

ROME — Bankrupt Alitalia canceled 40 flights Wednesday after a small union called a four-hour strike against a rescue plan, as hundreds of workers protested at Rome's main airport. The Italian airline is fighting for its survival as unions balk at accepting terms of the rescue plan by potential investors, including longer hours, layoffs and reductions in routes and in the number of aircraft.

This sure must be a worry for the Italian government.
Italy has more assinine strikes than any other country I am aware of. When I dated a guy there it seems there were constant train strikes, trucking strikes where they would block public roads, it seemed that there was always someone striking.
 
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wolram said:
This sure must be a worry for the... you could fly Singapore airlines from LA-NY!