Alitalia is slated to fly its last flight Thursday.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

Andrew Tangel Retweeted

Alitalia, the airline that for years symbolized Italy’s postwar boom and la dolce vita, is slated to fly its last flight Thursday

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[jimfields33]

1. Too bad. I flew many times through Europe

I guess Ryan air may end up with more passengers now.

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2. Will be replaced by ITA, both government owned.

European Commission made it hard to reorganize with the same name.

[Zorro]

3. Sad

Back in the day I took a hop from Rome to Naples. When the announcement came on to buckle seat belts and extinguish cigarettes, the steward at the front of the cabin remained standing defiantly throughout takeoff while continuing to smoke. Something very Alitalian about that...