Agreement with the EU for the start-up of the
new Ita company as
part of the discussion on the
Alitalia
dossier
. "The discussion with the European Commission on the establishment of Italia Trasporti Aereo (ITA) has ended positively - announced the Ministry of Economy. The new company will be fully operational starting next October 15, the date on which it is scheduled to take off. of the first flights ".
The agreement now allows - explains the
Mef
- to start the procedures relating to the capital increase of ITA and creates the conditions for the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding for the transfer of certain activities from Alitalia to ITA. The new company - explained the Minister of Infrastructure and Sustainable Mobility,
Enrico Giovannini
- will be able to compete on Italian and international markets and will integrate with the rail transport system.
European Commissioner Vestager explained that she had been reassured on respect for passenger rights, but also to remain "in close contact with the Italian authorities to ensure that the launch of Ita as a new and vital market player is in line with EU regulations. on state aid ".
The development ministry placed emphasis on the commitment to protect the citizens who bought the tickets and the workers of the company. Alitalia workers who "could be hired in the new company are 2800 in 2021 and 5750 in 2022", Mise explained in a note.