The last unions holding out against a deal to salvage beleaguered Italian national carrier, Alitalia agreed late last month to a plan which will see the bankrupt airline’s assets to a group of Italian investors. The breakthrough with the AVIA and SDL unions, which represent mostly fl ight attendants, came after a meeting with the investors and government offi cials, the premier’s office said. All nine Alitalia unions are now on board. Pilots, who had been resisting the deal, … [Read more...] about Europe/ CIS: Alitalia rescued from death throes