Alitalia – Up to 2,500 layoffs expected says Italian Labor Minister Giuliano Poletti

Between 2,400 and 2,500 layoffs are expected at Italian flag carrier Alitalia once a major investment deal has been made final with Etihad Airways, Italian Labor Minister Giuliano Poletti said Tuesday. “At least with regard to those in the public sector. Then we will have to see, once there is substantial discussion between the two parties,” he said. Those under the auspices of the infrastructure ministry “will fall under our social safety net,” he added, noting that in some cases the “entire situation needs to be reconsidered”.

Source: Up to 2,500 Alitalia layoffs expected in Etihad deal -update – English – ANSA.it.