Alitalia have been bankrupt for years. What you see now is the re-arranging of the deckchairs on the Titanic. But, being Alitalia, don't be surprised if the Government of Italy don't come riding out of the woodwork to the rescue, a matter of national pride. You will need to look closely at the totally different ways that Switzerland and Italy are governed to realise that the Swiss solution won't be the Italian solution.
Just my 2c worth.