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Alitalia must give up slots as penalty for Rome-Milan route monopoly

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    Alitalia and its unit AirOne has been ordered by Italy’s antitrust watchdog to give up slots between Rome Fiumicino and Milan Linate airports. As a result of an investigation, the regulator found that the airline was operating a monopoly on the Rome-Milan route. Although the number of slots to be surrendered has not been specified, Alitalia must give them up by October 28.

    Alitalia has pledged to appeal the ruling.

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