Uiltrasporti: Reformed Alitalia needs its 'essential' components

Uiltrasporti secretary general Claudio Tarlazzi and national secretary Ivan Viglietti, speaking before the Chamber of Deputies Transport Commission, said (28-Apr-2021) there is a need that any national carrier includes "internal industrial assets" that are considered "essential", including its MRO and ground handling units, a "large and new generation" fleet of aircraft, its existing brand and key slots at Milan Linate. The union leaders said there is a "need to urgently proceed" with the launch of the new company give the competitive situation, despite the engagement of the European Commission "tending to slow down the process". Uiltrasporti also urges the workers of Alitalia are ensured regular payment of salaries until they move to the new national carrier. [more - original PR]