Continental Trio ‘in Bid to Rival
January 5, 2007
BA’ A EUROPEAN transcontinental super airline to rival British Airways could be formed via a three-way combination of Italian state carrier Alitalia with Air France and KLM of Holland. Reports from Italy suggest the already-merged Air France-KLM are preparing to bid for up to 49% of Alitalia in an Italian government share sale of the troubled flag carrier.
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