Alitalia, Italy’s former national airline, is set to lay off over 2,000 remaining employees as it nears liquidation. The company’s management informed unions about the impending cuts, which include significant reductions in flight attendants and pilots. This decision comes amidst stalled merger talks between Alitalia’s successor, ITA Airways, and Lufthansa, due to a rejected proposal on share pricing. With Alitalia in special administration, the layoffs are expected to be completed by January, marking a significant chapter in the airline’s troubled history.