Has someone surely not considered that it would be far easier(cheaper) for Air One to take over a disbanded bankrupt Alitalia than an Alitalia that is still standing?Doesnt this explain the Unions stance?You never rescue an airline in downswing..you wait for it to hit the bottom and then pounce.The machinations going on behind the scenes must be quite entertaining..and what do they call the new merger?Air One?Air One Italia?Air One Italy?How do they reflect Air One's new status as flag carrier?Put a flag on the tail?