ROME - Alitalia said yesterday it has filed for bankruptcy protection, taking the first step in a plan to restructure and downsize Italy's failing national carrier.
Alitalia said in a statement that its board had asked the government to appoint an administrator and had declared insolvency to a Rome court.
The airline has been losing almost $3 million a day - hurt by labor unrest, competition from budget airlines and high fuel prices. Its shares have been suspended from trading since June.
The government has been trying to sell its 49.9 percent stake in the airline...
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