Did Air Italy go out of business?

On 11 February 2020, Air Italy ceased its own operations, following a Air Italy shareholders' meeting (Alisarda and Qatar Airways through AQA Holding S.p.A.). According to the airline, its flights were operated by other carriers according to the original schedule between 11 and 25 February.



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