The Italian flag carrier Alitalia is in danger of losing its operating licence after the airline announced that it may have to start cancelling flights due to difficulties in purchasing fuel. That's according to a statement released by Alitalia's government-appointed administrator, Augusto Fantozzi.
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(Deutsche Welle)
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