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Re: Alitalia Bankruptcy
« Reply #20 on: June 28, 2017, 06:28:14 PM »
Saw this on FT:


"According to this article in Italian http://www.giannidragoni.it/economia/696/ Delta is preparing a joint offer with AF/KL, where the former gets ~49% and AF/KL the remaining 51%, as required by European regulations. Apparently, there will be a joint meeting in Paris to sort out the details of the offer."

Alitalia reminds me of the old joke about investing in airlines:

Q: How do you make a small fortune investing in airlines Alitalia?

A: You start with a big fortune!
I've been waiting over 5 years with bated breath for someone to say that!
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Re: Alitalia Bankruptcy
« Reply #21 on: June 29, 2017, 12:05:56 AM »
Alitalia reminds me of the old joke about investing in airlines:

Q: How do you make a small fortune investing in airlines Alitalia?

A: You start with a big fortune!
Said on Richard Branson. How do you become a millionaire? Start with a billion and open an airline....

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Re: Alitalia Bankruptcy
« Reply #22 on: June 29, 2017, 03:07:35 AM »
They also say that about making aliyah...

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Re: Alitalia Bankruptcy
« Reply #23 on: June 29, 2017, 09:31:20 AM »
Saw this on FT:


"According to this article in Italian http://www.giannidragoni.it/economia/696/ Delta is preparing a joint offer with AF/KL, where the former gets ~49% and AF/KL the remaining 51%, as required by European regulations. Apparently, there will be a joint meeting in Paris to sort out the details of the offer."


So the Italians will relinquish control of their flag carrier? It's about time.
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Re: Alitalia Bankruptcy
« Reply #24 on: July 09, 2017, 09:44:09 AM »
I actually just got off the phone with a ticketing rep from alitialia and she said its all rumors, not to worry. lol

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Re: Alitalia Bankruptcy
« Reply #25 on: July 09, 2017, 09:45:23 AM »
I actually just got off the phone with a ticketing rep from alitialia and she said its all rumors, not to worry. lol
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Re: Alitalia Bankruptcy
« Reply #26 on: July 09, 2017, 09:46:33 AM »
I actually just got off the phone with a ticketing rep from alitialia and she said its all rumors, not to worry. lol
She must be European. They have perfected the art of can kicking and extend & pretend.
I've been waiting over 5 years with bated breath for someone to say that!
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Re: Alitalia Bankruptcy
« Reply #27 on: July 09, 2017, 09:47:28 AM »

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Re: Alitalia Bankruptcy
« Reply #28 on: July 09, 2017, 09:52:00 AM »

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Re: Alitalia Bankruptcy
« Reply #29 on: July 09, 2017, 09:53:14 AM »
Dont rely on phone reps.
hence the lol at the end of my sentence. it was just cute how she responded" no everything is fine dont worry its just rumors"

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Re: Alitalia Bankruptcy
« Reply #30 on: July 09, 2017, 10:08:13 AM »
Apparently their US bankruptcy was approved last week, anyone have any details?
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Re: Alitalia Bankruptcy
« Reply #31 on: August 03, 2017, 06:17:11 PM »
I'm thinking of booking for sukkos. What yall think?

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Re: Alitalia Bankruptcy
« Reply #32 on: August 20, 2017, 12:54:45 PM »
Apparently their US bankruptcy was approved last week, anyone have any details?

any update ? will I get refunded from chase reserve if I book the ticket and alitalia shuts down operations

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Re: Alitalia Bankruptcy
« Reply #34 on: September 16, 2017, 10:13:28 PM »
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2017/sep/14/ryanair-preparing-takeover-bid-alitalia-michael-oleary
I find it odd that the article doesn't make a distinction between this potential purchase and the purchase of Buzz. Alitalia has a significant long haul route map, which IINM is a segment where Ryanair has no presence.
I've been waiting over 5 years with bated breath for someone to say that!
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Re: Alitalia Bankruptcy
« Reply #35 on: September 16, 2017, 10:15:11 PM »
I find it odd that the article doesn't make a distinction between this potential purchase and the purchase of Buzz. Alitalia has a significant long haul route map, which IINM is a segment where Ryanair has no presence.
Who says they want one?
Who do you think you are fooling? You think you are going to pull a quick one on your Creator? Good luck with that.
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Re: Alitalia Bankruptcy
« Reply #36 on: September 16, 2017, 11:18:12 PM »
Who says they want one?

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Alitalia’s brand and long-haul operations would survive the takeover but Ryanair, which prefers to own its aircraft, would jettison Alitalia’s model of leasing planes.
I've been waiting over 5 years with bated breath for someone to say that!
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Re: Alitalia Bankruptcy
« Reply #37 on: November 11, 2017, 04:45:25 PM »
Any risk in booking with Alitalia for Pesach?
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Re: Alitalia Bankruptcy
« Reply #38 on: November 11, 2017, 08:37:54 PM »
Any risk in booking with Alitalia for Pesach?
Ask the air Berlin people
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Re: Alitalia Bankruptcy
« Reply #39 on: November 11, 2017, 09:35:56 PM »
Ask the air Berlin people
Weren't they just bailed out (for the 3rd time)?