Weeks before planned take-off, ITA could delay its start, extending Alitalia's life until March

Italia Trasporto Aereo, the Italian state's new airline venture, might start operation later than the originally planned date (October 15th), the day that's already in the booking system and from which the airline is selling tickets. This is what four internal sources told aviation reporter Leonard Berberi of Corriere della Sera, the country's most important newspaper. The measure, described by the sources as «extreme», would ultimately extend the life of Alitalia until the newly… (www.aviacionline.com) More...