Italy needs a flag carrier,
Transport Minister Paolo Di Micheli said Tuesday, confirming
that Alitalia is to be renationalized.
"This experience (of the coronavirus) teaches us that a
national carrier is strategic for the destiny of our country
from many different standpoints," she told Rainews24.
"This experience will confirm to us that we need our flag
carrier".
De Micheli said Monday that as part of government moves to
bolster the economy amid the coronavirus emergency, the
chronically loss-making airline would be brought back under
Treasury control.
She added Tuesday that as it brings Italians back home from
abroad, "Alitalia is applying itself with dedication as a flag
carrying airline".
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