24-hour strike forces Alitalia to cancel 394 flights
Alitalia was forced to cancel 394 flights—including 12 intercontinental flights—between late evening April 4 and early morning April 6 because of a 24-hour strike action called by trade unions. “I can’t say how many flights [in total] will be canceled, but we have been able to rebook 92% of our passengers; 50% of them were able to fly today. It is the second Alitalia strike this year,” a spokesperson said. The strike action comes following a March 31 meeting that included Alitalia’s incoming president Luigi Gubitosi, Alitalia’s outgoing president Luca Cordero di Montezemolo and several Italian govt ministers. “I can confirm that from [April 6] the parties will begin talks about a rescue plan with the protesting labour unions,” the spokesperson said. A deadline for the deal is set for April 13. <br/>
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24-hour strike forces Alitalia to cancel 394 flights
Alitalia was forced to cancel 394 flights—including 12 intercontinental flights—between late evening April 4 and early morning April 6 because of a 24-hour strike action called by trade unions. “I can’t say how many flights [in total] will be canceled, but we have been able to rebook 92% of our passengers; 50% of them were able to fly today. It is the second Alitalia strike this year,” a spokesperson said. The strike action comes following a March 31 meeting that included Alitalia’s incoming president Luigi Gubitosi, Alitalia’s outgoing president Luca Cordero di Montezemolo and several Italian govt ministers. “I can confirm that from [April 6] the parties will begin talks about a rescue plan with the protesting labour unions,” the spokesperson said. A deadline for the deal is set for April 13. <br/>
