Italy Considering Further $121 Million Cash Injection for Alitalia
- Bankrupt airline needs cash to survive the summer season
- Talks with EU Commission on new company are at a standstill
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Italy is considering a new 100 million-euro ($121 million) cash injection for bankrupt airline Alitalia, according to people with knowledge of the matter.
The government led by Prime Minister Mario Draghi has already allocated 50 million euros to pay for the carrier’s April salaries, amid protests by workers on the streets of Rome and at Fiumicino Airport, the company’s main national hub.