Alitalia Airlines

[yolynda]

Anyone have any insight on what's going on with Alitalia airlines? I had made plans to fly from Spain to France this fall, but now I'm not so sure. Any better ideas that aren't too costly?

[SteveD]

Alitalia is in deep trouble.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/7328319.st m

However, as Alitalia is an Italian airline, it shouldn't affect your plans to travel from Spain to France.

Where are you travelling from in Spain and to where in France?

[yolynda]

I'll be flying from Barcelona to Paris. Alitalia seemed to have a good price and the right itinery for me. But after all I've heard, I think I'll be buying tickets elsewhere. Just out looking for a decent airfair.

[SteveD]

There seem to be plenty of flights from Barcelona (BCN) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) or Orly (ORY). Have a look at EasyJet http://www.easyjet.com/splash.asp?lang=en but read the terms and conditions carefully.

I'm surprised you found that Alitalia operate direct flights between Spain and France. Are you sure?

[butterflies]

Ryanair fly from Gerona that's just north of Barcelona, to Paris Beauvais. You can get some really good prices.