While Alitalia has since been replaced by ITA Airways, the image of women like Manuela Imperato remains frozen in time as the ultimate example of
: Imperato worked as a cabin crew member for Alitalia for over 20 years before the company's final liquidation. manuela imperato hostess alitalia work
The profession involved grueling schedules, typically ranging between 70 and 90 flight hours per month , with intercontinental routes requiring mandatory 24-hour rest periods to ensure peak performance and safety. While Alitalia has since been replaced by ITA