Imperato’s images remain high-demand for editorial use. Journalists writing retrospectives on Alitalia, or documentary filmmakers covering the fall of European flag carriers, frequently seek “updated” permission status or recent photos of her to avoid copyright issues.
In recent aviation retrospectives and reunions of former Alitalia staff, veterans like Manuela have stepped forward to bridge the gap between the past and the future. The "update" on Imperato is her transition from active service to a role as a custodian of aviation history. In interviews and alumni features, she has articulated the changes in the industry: noting the shift from the glamour of the 80s and 90s to the security-heavy, efficiency-focused reality of the 2020s. manuela imperato hostess alitalia updated