Alitalia to shut down on October 15 2021

[twiningb]

The consensus of stuff I read seemed to be that Lufthansa's offer was better on paper but the Italian government wanted more stake and control than Lufthansa was willing to cede.

 

[BAM1748]

The consensus of stuff I read seemed to be that Lufthansa's offer was better on paper but the Italian government wanted more stake and control than Lufthansa was willing to cede.

I can understand why Lufthansa didn't think that was a good idea.

 

[twiningb]

I can understand why Lufthansa didn't think that was a good idea.

Agree. If the Italian government and unions are just going to treat it like Alitalia, they would be flushing their money down the toilet.

 

[AIRwin]

LH may buy up to 40%:

Lufthansa looks to acquire major stake in ITA Airways – Business Traveller

Investment in ITA Airways would provide Lufthansa with greater access to the Italian…

www.businesstraveller.com

Lufthansa Group reaches agreement on the acquisition of 41 per cent stake in ITA Airways

Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance and Deutsche Lufthansa AG agree on a minority stake in ITA Airways Deutsche Lufthansa AG will acquire 41 percent stake in ITA Airways through a capital increase of EUR 325m – with the option to acquire all remaining shares at a later date Growth...

www.lufthansagroup.com

 

[OZDUCK]

I must say that I find the look of this new ITA A330 very easy on the eye.

ITA Airways A330-900neo With New Business Class, Premium Economy

ITA Airways has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330-900neo. Here's what to expect from the cabins on this gorgeous new aircraft.

onemileatatime.com

 

[henrus]

I must say that I find the look of this new ITA A330 very easy on the eye.

Early reports indicate those light colours get dirty stupidly easy.

On a side note it looks highly likely that within the next 12-24 months ITA will be full snapped up by Lufthansa and become a star alliance airline.

From an LH partner perspective I think VA would be a great fit and provide the LH group with a far greater access to the AU market.

 

[HS-TQE]

Early reports indicate those light colours get dirty stupidly easy.

On a side note it looks highly likely that within the next 12-24 months ITA will be full snapped up by Lufthansa and become a star alliance airline.

From an LH partner perspective I think VA would be a great fit and provide the LH group with a far greater access to the AU market.

LH already interline with both the QF and VA groups. They seem happy enough to keep the status quo for the past few years.

 

[MEL_Traveller]

I must say that I find the look of this new ITA A330 very easy on the eye.

ITA Airways A330-900neo With New Business Class, Premium Economy

ITA Airways has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330-900neo. Here's what to expect from the cabins on this gorgeous new aircraft.

onemileatatime.com

Hmmm. I thought the choice of trim makes the seats look narrower than they actually are!