Alitalia: the Lufthansa hypothesis returns
February 23, 2021
Solutions appear to be constantly evaluated and ever-changing.
Will Lufthansa come out the winner by staying in the game?
The Italian airline Alitalia is moving towards the sale of its assets – first to the State and then possibly to the well-known German aviation company Lufthansa.
TRANSFER TO THE GERMANS
Lufthansa returns to the track with interest in buying Alitalia which would put planes, properties, and brands in its subsidiary regional airline Cityliner. The Ministry of Economy in this way would see its credit repaid. Lastly, the German operator could move in among other partners. This could be the alternative plan on the table of Italy Prime Minster Draghi’s government, says
Alitalia airline: Hypothesis of the sale
January 15, 2021
Alitalia airline is being sold off bit by bit, one piece at a time. Steps being taken include what is being called a Plan B, the aviation part, along with other such things as having to work with Parliament. Times are rough, costs are high, and revenue is down. Read more for all the details.
To close the Alitalia airline dossier, the hypothesis of the sale in pieces (and at different times) of the company to Italia Trasporti Aereo, the public newco created to relaunch the tricolor carrier, has appeared.
First to take place was the sale of the “aviation” branch and the rental of handling and maintenance services. Then comes the last two blocks purchased in the following months with the approval of the European Commission.