By Travel-Guy, 8 months and 29 days ago

Alitalia Denies Loan Report

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Cash-strapped Italian airline Alitalia denied a media report on Friday that it may receive a state-backed loan to keep it afloat until it concludes a potential deal with Air France-KLM.

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By Travel-Guy, 9 months and 16 days ago

Alitalia Sale On Track - Report

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The privatization of Alitalia will go ahead despite a government collapse and legal challenges from a rival airline and Milan's airport, Italy's economy minister was reported as saying in a Sunday newspaper.

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By Travel-Guy, 10 months and 4 days ago

A Delta Merger Would Face Tough Antitrust Review - FEATURE

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delta Delta Air Lines would face an unprecedented airline antitrust review if it decides to propose a merger with either Northwest Airlines or United Airlines parent UAL.

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By Travel-Guy, 10 months and 10 days ago

Air France Eyes Capital Rise, Listing For Alitalia

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Air France KLM plans to revive Alitalia through a sizable capital infusion and list the combined group in Milan as well, the French carrier's CEO said during a visit to Rome to drum up local support for its bid.

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By Travel-Guy, 10 months and 10 days ago

Air France KLM To Raise Fuel Surcharges

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Air France KLM will raise its fuel surcharges for tickets issued after January 11 and said it would maintain that as long as the price of a barrel of oil remained above USD$90.

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By Travel-Guy, 10 months and 11 days ago

Air France KLM Traffic Up 3.1 Percent

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Air France KLM on Tuesday posted a 3.1 percent rise in passenger traffic in December, led by growth on its American and Asian routes, but its passenger load factor fell 0.8 percentage points to 78.6 percent.

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By Travel-Guy, 10 months and 21 days ago

Rome Backs Air France-KLM's Talks To Buy Alitalia

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The Italian government has approved exclusive talks between Alitalia and Air France-KLM, paving the way for the sale of the troubled national carrier to the world's largest airline by sales.

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By Travel-Guy, 10 months and 22 days ago

Italian PM Says Protests Won't Sway Alitalia Sale

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Italian Prime Minister Romano Prodi said Alitalia would be sold to a group capable of folding the carrier into a global network, and promised regional protests would not sway his government's choice of buyer.

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