Air France faces myriad hurdles in reviving Alitalia: talks could lead to European star; overhaul in order
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The Italian government is permitting Air France KLM S.A. to enter exclusive negotiations with Italian airline Linee Aeree Italiane S.p.A. (Alitalia) to obtain a controlling stake. The government owns a 49.9% stake in Alitalia. However, Air France KLM faces financial, industrial, and political challenges, including opposition from some quarters in Italy to allowing foreign ownership of Alitalia.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2007
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British Midland, UAL seek consent for code-sharing
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British Midland Airways and United Airlines are carrying out initiatives for code-sharing on routes across the Atlantic between the US and Europe. However, the two carriers must first deal with treaty and antitrust regulations.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2000
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Virgin's Branson may revive plan for U.S. airline
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Virgin Group Ltd.'s founder, Richard Branson, is once again considering launching a low-fare airline in the United States. Brason is reconsidering the idea amidst the crisis in the U.S. airline industry.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2003
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