Restructuring events
European Restructuring Monitor (ERM)
The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Over 2,000 former Alitalia Group workers face dismissal effective November 1, 2025, following collective layoff procedures announced July 10 affecting 1,927 Alitalia employees and 36 Cityliner staff.Alitalia 2017 - IT The dismissals conclude extraordinary unemployment benefits without realistic reemployment prospects for most workers, few of whom will reach retirement age soon.
USB union has requested urgent meetings with Economy Minister, Labour Minister, and Alitalia Special Commissioners demanding extraordinary unemployment benefit extensions and/or Air Transport Solidarity Fund intervention, plus updates to worker qualifications, licenses, and certifications.
The former flag carrier's dismantling transferred flight operations to ITA Airways, airport handling to Swissport Italia (now Airport Handling), and maintenance to Atitech, yet none absorbed the 2,000+ workers remaining on unemployment benefits. Business plan delays affected all three companies, with ITA hindered by EU Competition Directorate examination of Lufthansa's equity entry, handling sector uncertainty following Fiumicino airport reorganization, and Atitech's stalled maintenance activity relaunch.
Update, 30/09/2025: The Italian Labour Ministry has confirmed no extensions for extraordinary unemployment benefits (CIGS) for approximately 2,000 former Alitalia workers, proceeding with collective dismissal procedures effective October 31, 2025. The announcement followed September 30 meetings with union representatives who had requested CIGS extensions. Government focus shifts to providing one additional year of standard unemployment benefits (NASPI) financed through FSTA (Extraordinary Air Transport Fund), though unions requested at least two additional years. A follow-up meeting with all stakeholders will address implementation procedures shortly.
Uiltrasporti expressed concern and disappointment, stating unions expected at least two additional CIGS months through December to enable activation of extended NASPI measures. The rejection eliminates the temporary safety net unions sought while transitioning workers to alternative support mechanisms.
Update, 16/10/2025 Extended NASPI solution emerged: three years for all affected workers, four years for approximately 400 employees reaching retirement requirements within four years among 1,997 total dismissals. The extended year(s) would be financed by Air Transport Extraordinary Fund. Workers began receiving dismissal letters via certified email from Alitalia SAI extraordinary administration despite union requests blocking such communication given ongoing negotiations. Labour Ministry convened Filt CGIL, Uiltrasporti, Fit CISL, UGL TA, USB, Assaereo, Assaeroporti, ANPAC, and INPS examining possible integrative income support solutions for redundant sector workers compatible with Air Transport Solidarity Fund financial availability.
Update, 23/11/2025: Aeroitalia CEO announced the carrier would hire former Alitalia employees affected by November 1 collective dismissals when launching self-handling services at Rome Fiumicino in February. The company targeting approximately 2 million Fiumicino passengers (3 million total) planned expanding from 25 to 46 daily rotations by end-2026 with seven additional aircraft. Intrieri referenced 2019 when 7,000 Alitalia workers petitioned him to manage the airline, which he declined, but maintained that connection. Aeroitalia had already reintegrated approximately 570 workers from Alitalia, Meridiana, and Blu Panorama unemployment benefits. The CEO appealed for social clause flexibility allowing direct hiring of dismissed workers rather than requiring acceptance of current Airport Handling personnel, emphasizing Aeroitalia operates as airline producing in-house handling rather than third-party handler. A November 26 meeting at Fiumicino would explain the project to former Alitalia employees and potential Airport Handling volunteers.
Eurofound (2025), Alitalia Società Aerea Italiana, Closure in Italy, factsheet number 203887, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/203887.
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