- ITA Airways extended Alghero-Milan Linate PSO route until 31 January 2027
- No bids received for tender issued on 31 July
- Previous tender valued at maximum of €37.7m
- Next contract due to begin on 1 February 2027
- Sardinia will draft new tender
ITA Airways has extended its operation of the Alghero-Milan Linate public service obligation route until 31 January 2027. The government of Sardinia revealed the extension after receiving no bids for a tender issued on 31 July. The previous tender was valued at a maximum of €37.7m.
ITA’s willingness to continue serving the route guarantees no lapse in connectivity before the next contract begins on 1 February 2027. Sardinia stated it will proceed with drafting a new tender. The previous tender was set to expire on 24 March 2029.
The route connects Alghero on the island of Sardinia with Milan Linate. The public service obligation ensures continued air connectivity for the region. The Italian government supports the route through the tender process.
