Bankrupt Alitalia Cancels 40 Flights

Bankrupt Alitalia canceled 40 flights on Wednesday after a small union called a four-hour strike to protest layoffs and other tough measures in a rescue plan by potential investors. The Italian airline is fighting for its survival as unions balk at accepting terms including longer hours, layoffs and reductions in routes and in the number of aircraft. Alitalia's Web site warned passengers about the walkout by the Cub union, scheduled to last from noon to 4 p.m. Affected flights included domestic routes and flights across Europe. The strike was the latest headache for the Italian government, which is trying to...

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