1976. NEW NARROW-BODY TRI-JET IN FLEET
In 1976 the first Boeing 727/243 Advanced arrived in Alitalia, elegant lines trirectors.They were the substitutes for the DC8s on various European, Middle Eastern and North African routes.Some had a dual-class configuration, some had a high-density 161-seat one for domestic flights.18 aircraft were in service in a short time, up tol 1985. All were sold to McDonnel Douglas in partial payment of the brand new MD82s, which then took the place of the trireactors.
1975-1980. POMEGRANATE RED BY FLORENCE MARZOTTO
Now stewardesses wore uniforms designed by FLORENCE MARZOTTO, in new pomegranate red.The jacket without lapels with 4 golden buttons is worn on a double-pleated skirt with a flared line.The long-sleeved blouse for winter and short-sleeved for summer is printed with longitudinal navy and green stripes on white background. A silk scarf, printed with the "A" and small Alitalia writings, logoed buckle and a gray trunk bag completed the ensemble.
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