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AirlinesFlight assistents' strike for Meridiana
Olbia, Italy - It occurs against the lowering of services on board decided by the carrier
A strike called by Meridiana's flight assistents and destinated, according to their intention, to go on till next May 12, has started today. This protest refers to the decision, defined as unilateral,... more
AirlinesNew links between Italy and Germany
Milan, Italy - Germania Express presents new destinations
Germania Express airline already connects Roma Fiumicino with Monaco twice a day. Now it proposes new links from Rimini and Naples to Berlin, Dusseldorf, Hamburg and Munich. In particular from Rimini to... more
AirlinesAlitalia (7): Pezzotta defends trade union's role and Pecoraro Scanio unveils the risks for a Tremonti's management of carrier's problems
Rome, Italy - Criticism against Maroni and Tremonti by opposition and trade unions
Criticism against Government's representatives waiting for Palazzo Chigi's meeting today do not stop. According to CISL trade union General Secretary, Savino Pezzotta, the idea put forward by Welfare Minister... more
AirlinesAlitalia (5): a joint document at Palazzo Chigi tomorrow with proposals suggested by local authorities
Rome, Italy - Employees, fleet and possible EU's aids in Veltroni, Storace, Gasbarra and Canapini's proposal
After the meeting among the representatives of mainly involved local authorities at Campidoglio Rome local Government headquarter today, members have decided to promote a joint document regarding Palazzo... more
AirlinesAlitalia (6): informal meeting by carrier's direction at Magliana
Rome, Italy - Palazzo Chigi meeting soon
Although Italian Government had asked during the past days to Alitalia's direction to postpone on next Thursday the Board of Directors of the company, an informal meeting would be occurring presently at... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): local authorities' meeting at Campidoglio has finished
Rome, Italy - Full cooperation but the situation is delicate
Campidoglio's meeting among Rome Mayor, Walter Veltroni, Lazio Region President, Francesco Storace, Rome Province President, Enrico Gasbarra and Fiumicino Mayor, Mario Canapini, has finished. According... more
AirlinesFrom May the 3rd to July the 3rd easyJet flights will take off from Rimini airport instead Bologna airport
Milan, Italy - The airline offers 153 flights to 44 different European airports
From May the 3rd to July the 3rd easyJet flights coming to and from Bologna "Marconi" airport directed to London-Stansted, will be operated from Rimini due to runway maintenance at Bologna airport (see... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): meeting among Veltroni, Storace, Gasbarra and Canapini at Campidoglio
Rome, Italy - Waiting for next results stemming from a meeting at Palazzo Chigi in the afternoon
A meeting among Rome Mayor, Walter Veltroni, Lazio Region President, Francesco Storace, Rome Province President, Enrico Gasbarra and Fiumicino Mayor, Mario Canapini, is being occurred in Campidoglio (Rome... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): CISL trade union General Secretary Pezzotta and Italian Green Party representative Bonelli defend carrier's employees
Rome, Italy - Further problems should ruin the negotiation
After criticism by Italian Welfare Minister, Roberto Maroni, against the trade unions, with reference to what he has defined as an absolute lack of capability in controlling workers performing strikes... more
AirlinesAlitalia: negotiations on the carrier to start today
Rome, Italy - Italian Government thinks no more than some EUR 90-100m
One had to wait till this morning in order to find a normal performance of Alitalia's traffic in the country. But the carrier had already announced this after confirming new 54 flights which have been... more
AirlinesContinental airlines wins high ratings in Skytrax airline of the year survey 2004
London, UK - The survey was commissioned and undertaken by Skytrax Research of London
Continental Airlines has won high ratings in the Skytrax airline of the year survey 2004. Continental was rated n°1 in the best airline - North America category and n°2 in the best airline - transatlantic c... more
AirlinesAlitalia (17): Italian Vice-premier Fini's comment
Rome, Italy - Demonstrators have behaved irresponsible
Italia Vice-premier, Gianfranco Fini, has commented the situation of Alitalia workers' demonstration. According to Fini, it is a sign of irresponsibility, while he has reminded that relations among all... more
AirlinesAlitalia (16): demonstration goes on at Fiumicino Airport
Fiumicino, Italia - Trade unions representatives accept in order to avoid workers' divisions
After the meeting at Fiumicino Airport at 15:20, Alitalia's employees have decided to carry on their own demonstration, also by the decision of trade unions representatives participating. These in fact... more
AirlinesAlitalia (15): European Commission is ready to verify the contents of Italian Government's contribution for the carrier
Brussels, Belgium - Government states that Brussels will be constantly updated
European Commission has made know to Italian Government it is ready to verify the observance of EU's ruling regarding public aids with reference to Alitalia. Government on its part, by Minister of Infrastructures... more
AirlinesAlitalia (14): passengers appear more and more irritated
Rome, Italy - They have been invited to resort to ground and naval transport vehicles in order to reach their own destinations
Now, protests by passengers follow those regarding Alitalia's employees. The situation is getting worse at Fiumicino Airport as hours waiting for a solution appear never-ending to customers trying to find... more
AirlinesAlitalia (13): Italian Welfare Minister Maroni threatens to let yesterday agreement with the trade unions fail
Rome, Italy - Boos by workers at Fiumicino Airport when realizing of the issue of an order to resume work
Italian Welfare Minister, Roberto Maroni, has stated that, should the situation produced by the carrying on of strikes performed without honouring ruling go on further, probably yesterday negotiation with... more
AirlinesAlitalia (12): UIL trade union General Secretary Angeletti tries to ease workers
Rome, Italy - In the meantime consumers associations ask for tickets refunding
Also UIL trade union General Secretary, Luigi Angeletti, has commented today the carrying on of strikes. He has underlined that this kind of never-ending demonstrations can only reinforce Government's... more
AirlinesAlitalia (11): Rome Prefect opts for the issue of an order to resume work
Rome, Italy - Workers on strike at Fiumicino Airport even against CGIL, CISL and UIL's position
Rome Prefect, Achille Serra, has decided to order to resume work Alitalia's employees in Rome till next May 3. Prefect has also pointed out that CGIL, CISL and UIL trade unions' have tried anything in... more
AirlinesAlitalia (10): public aids are needed in order to save the carrier
Rome, Italy - Italian Minister of Agriculture Alemanno is convinced of it
Italian Minister of Agriculture, Gianni Alemanno, has commented the possibility of public aids for Alitalia. According to Alemanno, they would appear necessary and Minister of Economy Tremonti will have... more
AirlinesAlitalia (8): issue of an order to resume work for carrier's employees
Rome, Italy - It has been requested by Italian Strike Warranty Commission
Italian Strike Warranty Commission would have asked for the issue of an order to resume work for Alitalia's workers as they are carry on their own demonstration in Italian airports, even if Government... more
AirlinesAlitalia (7): three stages in order to save the carrier
Rome, Italy - Gianfranco Fini appears convinced of it
Vice-premier Gianfranco Fini's point of view concerning operative contents in order to save Alitalia has been well underlined yesterday, on the occasion of the meeting with the trade unions. Fini would... more
AirlinesAlitalia (5): economic damages for this carrier waiting for May 6 Board of Directors in order to show the industrial plan
Rome, Italy - Government to act fully honouring EU's ruling aiming to save air transport sector
The carrying on of delay before a complete relaunch for Alitalia's activities will be very expensive for the carrier: some EUR 30m. Probably some flights will be available only by tomorrow, even if demonstrations... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): negotiation to the bitter end starting on next Monday
Rome, Italy - Government and trade unions have achieved an agreement
As a consequence of yesterday afternoon meeting between Government and trade unions at Palazzo Chigi (Government headquarter), an agreement has been achieved by which, starting on next Monday, negotiation... more
AirlinesAlitalia (17): 507 flights cancelled today for this carrier
Rome, Italy - Pezzotta underlines how such problems could have not happened if Government had met trade unions in time
Presently, overall cancelled flights concerning Alitalia would consist of 507. In particular, with reference to Milan-Malpensa Airport, 305 flights belong to this carrier and well 196 have been cancelled,... more
AirlinesAlitalia (16): problems till 08:00 pm
Rome, Italy - In fact, problems occur in an attempt to get activities started as this has been affected since yesterday by several changes and cancellation
"Alitalia makes its own passengers know that, when considering the way trade unions demonstration has been announced, the carrier will not be able to make its own flights fly before 08:00pm. Carrier notices... more
AirlinesNew appointments for IATA
Geneve, Switzerland – Two key management positions assigned
Director General and CEO Giovanni Bisignani appointed Brian Pierce as chief economist and David Mawdsley as safety director. Pearce, will be based at IATA’s Geneva executive offices supporting IATA campaigns f... more
AirlinesAlitalia (15): Government meets trade unions at Palazzo Chigi at 03:00 pm
Rome, Italy - Carrier industrial plan will be considered, while Italian Communist Party Secretary Bertinotti will meet workers on strike at Fiumicino Airport
Government's spokesman unveils it has been decides to meet CGIL, CISL and UIL trade unions' General Secretaries at Palazzo Chigi (Government headquarter) at 03:00 pm, in order to speak about industrial... more
AirlinesAlitalia (14): Minister for Agriculture and Environment Policies Alemanno's opinion and trade unions' reaction regarding Government's point of view
Rome, Italy - A strong industrial plan appears important but trade unions think Government must meet them or the strike will go on
Also Minister for Agriculture and Environment Policies, Gianni Alemanno, comments Alitalia matter and strikes which are involving Italian airports. Alemanno states he completely agrees regarding Lazio... more
AirlinesAlitalia (13): Italian airports' situation appears a chaotic one
Rome, Italy - Only Turin and Naples succeed in sufficiently contain damages for traffic
Italian airports situation appears particularly difficult during the last hours. Most affected air stations due to consequences in terms of lowered traffic are obviously those of Rome-Fiumicino and the... more
AirlinesAlitalia (12): demonstration at Magliana Alitalia's office
Rome, Italy - Some employees have been stopped by demonstrators in an attempt to prevent ordinary working activities's performance
Even Alitalia's office at Magliana street (Rome) has been involved starting at 06:00 am this morning by employees' demonstration. Firstly it occurred peacefully, but then it risked to degenerate when,... more
AirlinesSoon a 30 aircraft order for Airbus
London, UK – The airplanes will be owned by the new air company Virgin US
Airbus is going to receive soon a USD 1.6bn order for 30 aircraft from Virgin US, the new low-fare airline owned by Sir Richard Branson that will present it may be next week. Unknown is the headquarter... more
AirlinesAlitalia (9): Campania Region President, Bassolino, comments carrier employees' strike
Naples, Italy - Government and company must immediately operate and well consider the importance of Atitech for Campania's aerospace pole
Campania Region President, Antonio Bassolino, comments Alitalia employees' protests of today. According to Bassolino, a joint action by Government and company is needed. If this strike goes on, the situation... more
AirlinesAlitalia (10): also Linate Airport's flights have been stopped
Milan, Italy - Long queues even nearby other carrier's check-in which indicate they are fully booked up
Even Milan-Linate Airport is affected by Alitalia workers strike's consequences in terms of flight stopping regarding this carrier. Long queues occur also at this air station and, among the other things,... more
AirlinesFlybaboo will fly from 10th of May with an its own aircraft
Lugano, Switzerland – The service will be no more contracted
The Flybaboo airline has communicated its intention to fly with a brand new plane owned by itself starting May the 10th. The Genevan air company will use a new Dash 8-300 on Geneve-Lugano and Geneve-Venice... more
AirlinesAlitalia (8): carrier employees' strike is under way at Fiumicino Airport
Fiumicino, Italy - Problems for passengers being forced to stop at Roman air station
Strike by Alitalia's employees has started at Rome-Fiumicino Airport this morning at 06:00am. While demonstrators schedule to go on till 06:00pm, long queues have occurred nearby carrier's check-in. Worry... more
AirlinesAlitalia (7): a demonstration to occur at Malpensa Airport this morning
Milan, Italy - It is important to recognize the relevance of this Milan air station in order to encourage carrier's relaunch
A protest demonstration is going to occur at Milan-Malpensa Airport this morning (10:00 am) by Alitalia's employees scheduled by Cgil, Cisl and Uil trade unions. According to these ones, no one can forget... more
AirlinesProfits increase for Emirates airline
Dubai, UAE – The carrier is in the middle of a massive expansion drive
The Emirates Group Chairman Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed al-Maktuom announced today that the airline bucked an industry slump with 74% rise in full-year net profits to USD 429m from USD 246.9m a year ago. He... more
AirlinesAlitalia (11): Unione Piloti regarding demonstrations' responsibilities
Rome, Italy - Delay as the most relevant reason for such demonstrations
According to Unione Piloti, Alitalia's employees demonstration today are affective normal civil flight activities. These are protesting against delay and inactivity which have caused a critical situation.... more
AirlinesAlitalia (9): Ministers Maroni and Marzano comment
Rome, Italy - An agreement between the trade unions and the company is needed. Demonstrations today do not help this carrier
Welfare Minister, Roberto Maroni, has reminded how Government commitment in order to complete a decree regarding air transport in Italy is useless if an agreement between the air company and the trade... more
AirlinesAlitalia (8): CEO Zanichelli at Fiumicino Airport in order to speak to employees but trade unions prevent it
Fiumicino, Italy - A new strike by carrier's workers tomorrow form 06:00am to 06:00pm
Alitalia's CEO, Marco Zanichelli, has tried without success to intervene in carrier workers' assembly at Fiumicino Airport, where protests are still under way. Trade unions have not allowed Zanichelli... more
AirlinesAlitalia (7): President of Milan Province Ombretta Colli's comment
Milan, Italy - Relying on Linate is necessary in order to save the carrier
Milan Province President, Ombretta Colli, comments Alitalia matter. According to Colli, one among the main instruments in order to save the carrier is Linate Airport, which would have already shown a great... more
AirlinesAlitalia (5): Airports' situation appears critical in Italy
Rome, Italy - Cisl General Secretary Pezzotta considers Italian Government's inactivity responsible for such condition
While situation seems to worsen even at Linate Airport, where Alitalia's employees representatives would be thinking about the possibility of resorting to flight stopping, Atitech's workers in Naples go... more
AirlinesAlitalia (4): Problems for passengers at Fiumicino Airport this afternoon
Fiumicino, Italy - Employees protesting are stopping flights
The situation at Fiumicino Airport is getting delicate. Alitalia's employees, who have decided to demonstrate against carrier's condition, announced they were willing to stop flight activities immediately... more
AirlinesAlitalia (3): EU could need some months in order to verify the legitimacy of Government measures in favour of the carrier
Brussels, Belgium - This analysis to start immediately after the approval of the decree scheduled for tomorrow in Government meeting
European Commission would be ready to discuss decree contents to be approved tomorrow during Government meeting at Palazzo Chigi soon. EU makes it know as reassurances put forward by Italian Government... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Atitech workers' protest at Naples-Capodichino Airport
Naples, Italy - It is aimed against carrier's unbundling
Atitech's workers (a company dealing with overhaul on the behalf of Alitalia carrier) are protesting at Naples-Capodichino Airport, by occupying all entering areas of this air station. Such demonstration,... more
AirlinesAlitalia: employees' protest today
Rome, Italy - In all the national airports with a probable invasion of runways by 12:00am
The important protest by Alitalia's employees which should involve every national air station has been scheduled for today starting from 12:00am. Trade unions have announced protesting activities even... more
AirlinesTickets free of charge for those who flies without luggage on Ryanair planes
Rome Italy – The air company will save money not paying loading operators
In 5 years Ryanair will give the tickets to passengers bringing no luggage, free of charge avoiding check-in operations. This is the hypothesis announced by CEO, Michael O’Leary, to reduce company costs. H... more
AirlinesU.S.Airways declares a USD 177m loss in the past quarter
New York, - USA The results are better than those expected by analysts
U.S.Airways on Tuesday reported a quarterly loss on USD 177m and said its results underscore the need for further changes in its business. The company reported a net profit a year ago of USD 1.63 bn after... more
AirlinesAlitalia (2): Lombardia Region President Formigoni
Milan, Italy - Reassessing northern Italy's airports means a more competitive carrier
Lombardia Region President, Roberto Formigoni, has commented today Alitalia's situation. According to Formigoni, an important step towards a revaluation of this carrier would be that of strengthening international... more
AirlinesAlitalia: Cub Trasporti's protest
Rome, Italy - 150 employees against company liquidation danger
Italian Cub Trasporti trade union has organized a protest this morning with the attending of some 150 employees in front of Alitalia's headquarter in Rome. This event, trade union's representatives explained,... more