Lufthansa proposes joining Alitalia rescue plan - source

ROME (Reuters) - German carrier Lufthansa has proposed to the Italian government joining a rescue plan for struggling airline Alitalia [CAITLA.UL], an Italian person close to the matter told Reuters on Wednesday.Italian state-owned railway group Ferrovie dello Stato, U.S. airline Delta and infrastructure group Atlantia have been discussing how to revive Alitalia for months, pushing back various previous deadlines for making a firm proposal.A binding offer is due to be presented by Oct. 15.