About Alitalia

Alitalia - Linee Aeree Italiane S.p.A. has been transporting passengers and cargo throughout the world since 1947. Its services include the typical and closely related activities carried out by airlines companies such as flight and ground operations, marketing, business strategies, and sales. In Italy, Alitalia serves 25 airports with 1,313 flights a week.

In Europe, the Company serves 63 airports with 1,347 weekly flights. In the rest of the world, Alitalia planes take off and land at 22 airports with 124 flights every week. Since 2001, Alitalia has been a member of the SkyTeam alliance whose members include some of Europe’s and the world’s leading companies – AeroMexico, Aeroflot, Air France, KLM, Continental, CSA Czech Airlines, Delta, Korean and Air Northwest - and whose vast network provides services to 728 destinations in more than 130 countries.

In 2005 approximately 24 million passengers flew with Alitalia, representing an increase of 7.8% compared with 2004. The fastest growing routes are those to Eastern Europe, India and China, all markets undergoing rapid expansion also in terms of demand for air transportation. The Company has two primary hubs, Fiumicino in Rome and Malpensa in Milan, and a fleet of 179 aircraft.

Again in 2005, Alitalia adopted a Code of Ethics and a Charter of Values, representing the cornerstone of the Company’s corporate culture and highlighting its awareness of social responsibility. The principles set forth in the Code are translated into real commitments that govern the conduct of Alitalia staff and the management of all activities ranging from business strategies to daily work, from internal and external relations, to concern for the environment and the community at large.

Alitalia Servizi is a company jointly owned by Alitalia and Fintecna, with the latter having the majority voting rights. Operational since May 1, 2005, the company is responsible for maintenance activities, airport services, centralised services and IT & Telecommunications. The services provided by Alitalia Servizi to Alitalia are regulated by specific contracts in order to ensure the quality of the end product offered to customers.