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• Alitalia is Still Losing Money

  It’s been way too long since my last Alitalia post, hasn’t it? It’s actually been pretty quiet over there as the new management team tries to figure out how to make something of nothing. There’s no question they still have a long... Posted Aug 05 2009, 03:29 PM by The Cranky Flier Filed under: Alitalia

• The New Alitalia Has Low Loads, Big Losses, and New Competition

  Time flies, doesn’t it? It seems like just yesterday that Alitalia was finally being privatized, but it’s actually been a few months. I thought it was time to check in on the airline to see how it’s doing. Anyone want to make any bets... Posted Mar 05 2009, 03:19 PM by The Cranky Flier Filed under: Alitalia, Labor Relations

• Italians Look to Kill Rome’s Ciampino Airport, Help Alitalia

  Yes, this is a post about Italy, but believe it or not, Alitalia isn’t the main focus. It’s the bungling Italian government that has caught my eye once again for their plans to help Alitalia and kick low cost carriers to the far corners of... Posted Jan 28 2009, 03:53 PM by The Cranky Flier Filed under: Ryanair, Alitalia, Easyjet

• Meet the New Alitalia, Same as the Old Alitalia

  Just remember, today is your last chance to vote in the 2008 Weblog Awards. You can vote once per day, so even if you’ve voted before, head on back and do it one more time. Voting ends at: 9a in Sydney (Jan 14) 7a in Tokyo (Jan 14) 10p in London... Posted Jan 13 2009, 01:30 PM by The Cranky Flier Filed under: Mergers/Finance, Alitalia

• Alitalia Ends the Year By Sucking as Usual

  I couldn’t let this year finish up without squeezing in one more post on Alitalia. It’s just too much fun. The airline has finished up the year just as it started, by being completely and totally awful in every way. The sale of the airline... Posted Dec 30 2008, 03:57 PM by The Cranky Flier Filed under: Alitalia

• Lufthansa Italia Tries to Add Pressure as Alitalia Receives EU Approval

  Ok kids, who’s ready for an Alitalia update? I know, it’s been a little while. It may seem like plenty has happened, but really, we’re not that much closer to resolving this hilarious situation. One of these days, I’ll get around... Posted Dec 05 2008, 03:34 PM by The Cranky Flier Filed under: Lufthansa, Mergers/Finance, Alitalia, Air France

• Alitalia’s Death Postponed

  I’d take a poll on how many people are surprised to hear that Alitalia looks like it has cheated death once again, but I know the answer. Nobody is surprised, and you shouldn’t be. This airline will live on forever, and that’s good news... Posted Oct 01 2008, 02:58 PM by The Cranky Flier Filed under: Alitalia

• Alitalia’s Not Quite Dead Yet, But It’s Close

  I’m sure I’ll get another comment saying that I’m obsessed with Alitalia, and you know what? It’s true. This is far more entertaining than any soap opera, but there is important information to be had here. Do NOT book any flights... Posted Sep 22 2008, 03:11 PM by The Cranky Flier Filed under: Alitalia

• Lufthansa Buys Stake in Brussels Airlines, Looks at Alitalia

  “The Germans marched into Brussels today as they discussed further cooperation with the Italians.” I can’t say I ever thought that statement would be looked upon favorably, but that’s exactly what we’re seeing now. Yesterday... Posted Sep 16 2008, 04:08 PM by The Cranky Flier Filed under: Lufthansa, Mergers/Finance, Alitalia, Brussels Airlines

• Is the End of the Alitalia Saga Near?

  It’s been a busy week for Alitalia, and once the dust settles, we might finally have a solution regarding who is going to take a stab at fixing this sorry excuse for an airline. As promised, Intesa Sanpaolo has cobbled together a rescue plan. While... Posted Sep 02 2008, 03:53 PM by The Cranky Flier Filed under: Alitalia

• Alitalia Keeps on Truckin’

  Oh Alitalia, why can’t you have any really exciting news? Instead, we just get to watch Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi try to pull his foot out of his mouth and find a way to do exactly what he said he wouldn’t; get an foreign carrier to fix... Posted Aug 14 2008, 03:33 PM by The Cranky Flier Filed under: Alitalia, Uncategorized

• Alitalia Limps Through Another Year

  Once again, it has been way too long since I checked in on Alitalia. I mean, there’s been plenty of action for my favorite airline to hate, but of course, nothing has actually happened. It’s all more of the same. What prompted me to write... Posted Jul 01 2008, 03:24 PM by The Cranky Flier Filed under: Alitalia

• Random Bits of Info - What I Missed in the International World

  Man, this has been a busy week. I know I spent half of it lounging around Peru, but long vacations always make it harder to catch up on work when you return. Combine that with the fact that I’ve got a new job at PriceGrabber (Director of Community... Posted May 09 2008, 04:05 PM by The Cranky Flier Filed under: Alitalia, Virgin Atlantic

• Alitalia’s LAX Reception

  I know you guys have been champing at the bit, waiting for an update on the latest with Alitalia. I’ve actually been wanting to write about this for a little while, but I figured I’d wait until I went to last night’s launch party at... Posted Apr 18 2008, 04:12 PM by The Cranky Flier Filed under: LAX - Los Angeles, Mergers/Finance, Alitalia, KLM, Air France

• Alitalia Accepts Air France/KLM Takeover Bid

  You might think that I’d be sad to see Alitalia accept the Air France/KLM takeover bid but you couldn’t be more wrong. The fun is really just beginning. When I was in school, I remember the guys from TPG coming in to talk about takeovers.... Posted Mar 19 2008, 02:55 PM by The Cranky Flier Filed under: Alitalia