Alitalia decision expected soon

Danilo Toninelli, the Italian transport minister, has commented on national radio that he hopes there will a final decision on the future of Alitalia by the end of April. Alitalia was placed into administration in 2017 and has so far failed to confirm a bidder/partner willing to inject funds into the carrier. Italy’s Ferrovie dello Stato (FS) has bid for up to 30% of the airline, while Delta Air Lines is interested in taking 15%, and the Italian Treasury another 15%, if various media reports are to be believed. This still leaves a remaining 40% outstanding. The bid deadline is