Alitalia Shorts
Description: Based in Fiumicino, Italy, Alitalia was an Italian airline which was once the flag carrier and Italy's largest airline. The airline was owned by the Government of Italy from its founding in 1946 until it was privatized in 2009; after struggling with profitability while a private company, including failed negotiations to sell to other private parties, the Italian government took ownership of the airline in March 2020. The airline operated its large fleet of modern aircraft from its main hub at Rome–Fiumicino International Airport to 34 scheduled domestic, European and intercontinental destinations, and maintained codeshare agreements with 42 airlines. The airline announced that it would cease operations in October 2021.
Alitalia Italys World Airline Vintage Retro Est 1946 Distressed Aviation Shorts
by The Dark Matter Art
$27
Description: Alitalia was the national airline of Italy and its largest carrier for decades, headquartered in Fiumicino near Rome. Founded in 1946, Alitalia operated as a state-owned airline until its privatization in 2009. After years of financial struggles and failed acquisition attempts, the Italian government regained control in March 2020. Operating a modern fleet from its main hub at Rome–Fiumicino International Airport (Leonardo da Vinci Airport), Alitalia served 34 scheduled domestic, European, and intercontinental destinations. The airline also maintained codeshare agreements with 42 global carriers. On October 15, 2021, Alitalia officially ceased operations, marking the end of an era in Italian aviation history.
