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...Citing national pride, then opposition leader Silvio Berlusconi had railed against a complete takeover by the French-Dutch carrier last year. But this fall, after returning to the Prime Minister's office, Berlusconi was forced to face the reality that Alitalia's coffers were running dry. A consortium of Italian businessmen were encouraged to step in to salvage Alitalia in a deal that merged it with Italy's No. 2 carrier, Air One, But the implicit understanding was that a foreign partner would also have to be found...
...sale, which may be the first step toward an eventual takeover by the French-Dutch carrier, gives Air France-KLM a big say in decision-making at Alitalia and greater access to Italian routes, which are ripe with potential for both international and domestic travelers. Unlike most other European countries, Italy's geography (1,350 kilometers (840 miles) north-south from Turin to Reggio Calabria, and two major islands) fuels steady national flights. Despite the current worldwide economic crisis, Italy also remains a destination for tourists as well as the families of Italian emigrants and their descendants around the world...
...plane making the trip will have the familiar red and green stripes on its tail, and the crew will sport their old uniform pins. But this will be the "new" Alitalia, under private ownership, merged with upstart competitor Air One, and now partly owned by its French-Dutch rival. No more Futurist paintings to be sure, but perhaps Alitalia once again has a future...
...sprouts, sautéed spinach, kale, savoy cabbage, swiss chard, sautéed mushrooms, and peppered turnips. Sunday brunches will feature a bagel bar with flavored cream cheese, smoked salmon, and preserves; dessert stations with ice cream sundaes, floats, or smoothies; and entrees like baked polenta, country biscuits, and Dutch apple pancakes. Another new feature will be Thursday night Meet & Greets, where students can mingle with the manager or chef of their dining hall. In addition to being a channel for communication, these events will serve as “tasting opportunities” for new items such as calamari...
...both accidents last year involved rival companies. And his bikes, which start at $680 for a two-hour tour with 8 gal. (30 L) beer, already come with a tour guide and designated driver, as well as insurance "against damages to participants and third parties." (Read: "Conceptual Art's Dutch Treat...