Unions voted down recapitalisation plan [Merged future of Alitalia thread]
May 10, 2017, 8:41 am
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May 10, 2017, 8:51 am
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May 10, 2017, 9:01 am
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As for other things and by experience back in 2008, there could be, yes, sudden cancellations/merging of services (mostly affecting domestic operations, though) whereas, at least for the time being and, again, by personal (current) experience and other reports, I haven't noticed any tumble in terms of aircraft cleanliness, on-board experience and so on. I know, that could change, but as we speak it's all pretty much business as usual. And we can still enjoy an à la carte meal at the EY lounge in London 
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May 10, 2017, 1:41 pm
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The Financial Times reports in an article that went up on their web edition 4 hours ago that Alitalia may have until November to find a buyer.
https://www.ft.com/content/60b2fe76-...4-9023f8c0fd2e
"Should Alitalia fail to draw a buyer by November, it would face the possibility of liquidation."
https://www.ft.com/content/60b2fe76-...4-9023f8c0fd2e
"Should Alitalia fail to draw a buyer by November, it would face the possibility of liquidation."
May 10, 2017, 2:31 pm
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The Financial Times reports in an article that went up on their web edition 4 hours ago that Alitalia may have until November to find a buyer.
https://www.ft.com/content/60b2fe76-...4-9023f8c0fd2e
"Should Alitalia fail to draw a buyer by November, it would face the possibility of liquidation."
https://www.ft.com/content/60b2fe76-...4-9023f8c0fd2e
"Should Alitalia fail to draw a buyer by November, it would face the possibility of liquidation."
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May 11, 2017, 4:11 am
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It seems that Etihad is on the hook for even more debt than initially thought...
Reuters: Etihad pledged to cover Alitalia's part of EA Partners bonds - sources
Reuters: Etihad pledged to cover Alitalia's part of EA Partners bonds - sources
May 11, 2017, 1:51 pm
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I have a round trip flight in September JFK-FCO on Alitalia and VCE-JFK on Delta. I called Alitalia to try and get the outbound changed to Delta metal and was told by the CSR to not believe anything that I'm reading online and that Alitalia is "not going bankrupt and there will be no changes to flight schedules."
(1) I find it hard to believe that anyone can say that with such certainty. (2) That's potentially dangerous messaging from Alitalia customer service.
In any case, in the event of flight disruptions, what are the chances Alitalia would try and reaccommodate on Skyteam partners instead of just leaving pax without a flight?
(1) I find it hard to believe that anyone can say that with such certainty. (2) That's potentially dangerous messaging from Alitalia customer service.
In any case, in the event of flight disruptions, what are the chances Alitalia would try and reaccommodate on Skyteam partners instead of just leaving pax without a flight?
May 11, 2017, 2:30 pm
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I have a round trip flight in September JFK-FCO on Alitalia and VCE-JFK on Delta. I called Alitalia to try and get the outbound changed to Delta metal and was told by the CSR to not believe anything that I'm reading online and that Alitalia is "not going bankrupt and there will be no changes to flight schedules."
(1) I find it hard to believe that anyone can say that with such certainty. (2) That's potentially dangerous messaging from Alitalia customer service.
In any case, in the event of flight disruptions, what are the chances Alitalia would try and reaccommodate on Skyteam partners instead of just leaving pax without a flight?
(1) I find it hard to believe that anyone can say that with such certainty. (2) That's potentially dangerous messaging from Alitalia customer service.
In any case, in the event of flight disruptions, what are the chances Alitalia would try and reaccommodate on Skyteam partners instead of just leaving pax without a flight?
May 23, 2017, 2:58 am
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Originally Posted by Financial Times
Alitalia has named Rothschild as financial advisor to manage its sale after falling into administration earlier this month, the company said on Monday
May 26, 2017, 10:48 am
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No.
The flights would only be paid after the fact.
You pay AZ up-front; but you might change/cancel/alter your plans, so AZ won't pay the partner until after the flight actually gets flown.
If AZ disappears in the meantime, all outstanding ticket stock becomes worthless.
The flights would only be paid after the fact.
You pay AZ up-front; but you might change/cancel/alter your plans, so AZ won't pay the partner until after the flight actually gets flown.
If AZ disappears in the meantime, all outstanding ticket stock becomes worthless.
May 26, 2017, 11:11 am
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Now, it is not impossible that some carriers may out of goodwill accept award tickets. But it would be strictly out of goodwill since they will essentially carry the passenger for free and will receive zero revenue for it. This is not something on which you could count however.