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Alitalia successor ITA will start flying in mid-October

ITA to start flying in mid-October after deal agreed with European Commission

July 15, 2021July 15, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Italia Trasporto Aereo (ITA) will replace state-owned Alitalia and start flying in mid-October. This after Italy reached a long-awaited deal with the European Commission following months of haggling over the fate of the old, loss-making airline.

Malta to Pescara flight, nine test positive for covid. Image: Creator: Ra Boe | Credit: raboe001@web.de on wikimedia

9 passengers on Malta to Pescara flight test positive for Covid-19

July 14, 2021July 14, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Abruzzo region in Italy is one of four under the spotlight for a possible move from white to yellow zone as Covid-19 cases rise. Today, 9 passengers on a Malta to Pescara flight tested positive on arrival. As a result, all 70 passengers are now in quarantine.

Venice bans cruise liners from 1st August

Italy bans cruise liners from Venice following years of hesitation

July 14, 2021July 14, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

On Tuesday, Italy banned cruise liners from Venice lagoon to defend its ecosystem and heritage. This was in response to UNESCO’s concerns and the demands of residents and culture bodies.

tourism labour shortage affects Italy and rest of Europe

Tourism labour shortage in Italy

July 5, 2021July 5, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The tourist industry should be enjoying the return of visitors now many covid restrictions have been lifted. Instead, they find themselves facing an unexpected problem – a tourism labour shortage.

UNESCO may put Venice on endangered list

June 29, 2021March 22, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

UNESCO says the historic centre is in danger if cruise ships do not dock at another port. The Italian government announced earlier this year it would ban these ships from the historic centre. The plan was for the ships to divert to the industrial port of Marghera.

Digital Green Certificate launched in Italy ahead of EU

Italy launches Digital Green Certificate

June 27, 2021July 4, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Premier Draghi signs a new decree launching the digital green certificate website. The ‘Green Pass’ will allow people who have been vaccinated, tested negative or recovered from covid-19 to travel more freely.

Fiumicino airport domestic routes are being grabbed by budget airlines. Image from wikipedia

Budget airlines swoop in on Alitalia domestic routes as ITA remains grounded

June 15, 2021July 13, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The launch of ITA, Alitalia’s successor, remains something of an unknown. Meanwhile, budget airlines Ryanair and Wizz Air are wasting no time in grabbing Italy’s domestic routes.

Ryanair to appeal against funding for Alitalia’s replacement

June 5, 2021July 13, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Ryanair will appeal against funds made available to the government-owned Italian airline that will replace Alitalia. Ryanair considers the funding to be illegal state support, the chief executive of the Irish carrier said on Saturday.

Protests as cruise ships return to Venice

Hundreds protest in Venice as cruise ships return to city

June 5, 2021July 2, 2021Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Campaigners against cruise ships in Venice protested against the huge vessels docking in the city’s port. Previously, prime minister Mario Draghi’s government declared cruise ships banned from the historic centre.