As reported,
EasyJet could add new Italian routes at short notice in the event of the total collapse of Alitalia -- although it would expect to be awarded airport slots in return.
We learn that it could commit around ten aircraft on routes such as Milan-Rome, Milan-Naples and Milan-Palermo. It would not wish, however, to buy Alitalia's vacant slots in the event of its collapse
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but would expect to be awarded them by the Italian government in return for a swift resumption of service".