Reuters story:
A new corporation is to take the place of the current Alitalia parent company, with the name ITA. It hasn't been clear if it would keep the Alitalia brand name. Note from the story:
Alitalia's successor ITA to take off in mid-October after EU deal
Carrier Italia Trasporto Aereo (ITA) will replace state-owned Alitalia and start flying in mid-October after Italy reached a long-awaited deal with the European Commission following months of haggling over the fate of the old, loss-making airline.
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A new corporation is to take the place of the current Alitalia parent company, with the name ITA. It hasn't been clear if it would keep the Alitalia brand name. Note from the story:
The statement said Alitalia would stop operating on Oct. 15 and that all passengers holding Alitalia tickets to travel after that date would be offered alternatives.