How reliable is ALITALIA
Feb 6, 2019, 11:21 am
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How reliable is ALITALIA
Hello @ll!
I made a reservation in ALITALIA to fly to FCO from GRU, in late August. I thought ALITALIA to be a regular european airline but, after reading recent news, I found that the airline seems to have a lot of financial problems and may go bankrupt.
Since I have plenty of time for my trip, I would like to know your opinions about this airline and where can I get reliable information about its future.
Thank you.
I made a reservation in ALITALIA to fly to FCO from GRU, in late August. I thought ALITALIA to be a regular european airline but, after reading recent news, I found that the airline seems to have a lot of financial problems and may go bankrupt.
Since I have plenty of time for my trip, I would like to know your opinions about this airline and where can I get reliable information about its future.
Thank you.
Feb 6, 2019, 11:28 am
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How did you purchase and pay for the ticket? Credit card, debit card, travel agent, bank transfer, etc.? That can matter a lot if AZ does go bankrupt.
Feb 6, 2019, 8:59 pm
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If anybody could get "reliable information" about the future of any kind (including airlines) you'd have no cases of Lehman Brothers, Swissair and other equally "reliable" companies in all sectors...
Feb 7, 2019, 3:15 am
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Feb 7, 2019, 8:33 pm
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This might be my impression as a casual AZ flyer, but they've been in trouble since at least 2000 - and keep flying
they are like a rat or a cockroach - can withstand a nuclear apocalypse
with that, I do quite enjoy magnifica so as long as I can get myself in such a seat, I will be loyal
they are like a rat or a cockroach - can withstand a nuclear apocalypse
with that, I do quite enjoy magnifica so as long as I can get myself in such a seat, I will be loyal
Feb 23, 2019, 12:30 pm
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Kidding apart I'm flying AZ since early 90s and AZ financial issues never had any impact on my travels.