Alitalia withdraws from Romania. After giving up the route Bucharest - Milan, which took place in June 2016, Alitalia also gives up the route Bucharest - Rome.
The last direct flight Bucharest - Rome with Alitalia
According to the Alitalia website, the last direct flight Bucharest - Rome will be operated on January 31, 2017. The last flight schedule Rome - Bucharest - Rome with Alitalia:
AZ 494 Rome 15:10 - 18:15 Bucharest
AZ 495 Bucharest 19:05 - 20:15 Rome
The official reasons have not yet been communicated, but it is definitely the commercial side. According to statements made by Cramer Ball, the executive director of Alitalia, the airline is going through a critical period.
Next is 2 heavy months for Alitalia, while looking for solutions to reduce losses and optimize expenses. Cramer Ball calls for the support of unions, employees and authorities to pull in the same direction for a profitable Alitalia.
Alitalia plans include: development of the long-courier flight network, fleet optimization and personnel restructuring.