Tag: Lufthansa Group
Airlines: EU takes aim at takeovers
While consolidation of the European airline industry seems to be the inevitable direction of history, the EU (but not only the EU) seems intent on strictly checking any potential infringement of competition and thus protecting the consumer. The first...
ITA leaves moves from terminal 2F to 2B at Paris Charles-de-Gaulle airport
ITA Airways is moving terminals in Paris Charles-de-Gaulle. An expected decision, even if its destination terminal comes as a surprise.
It came in the form of a terse press release on the airline's website:
From the 13th of December 2023...
Towards a new balance of power in European airline industry? Yes and no.
There's a lot of talk that the consolidation underway will totally change the European air transport landscape, with a new balance of power. In practice, this is true, but there are many nuances to consider.
With IAG buying Air Europa,...
Consolidation of European airlines and takeover of TAP: beware of panic buys
As expected, the European sky is consolidating, and the European majors seem to be in a buying frenzy. Even if it means getting into mischief?
ITA before yesterday, SAS yesterday, TAP tomorrow and who knows what the day after?...
Eurowings Discover becomes Discover Airlines: Lufthansa’s low-cost strategy as unclear as ever
Lufthansa's long-haul low-cost carrier, Eurowings Discover, has been renamed Discover Airlines, but the German airline's strategy remains unclear.
It is often said that an airline is born low-cost, but does not become low-cost, and the setbacks of all the...
Privatization of TAP: it will be in 2024. But with whom?
Consolidation in the European airline sector continues with the announced privatization of TAP, which is due to take effect in 2024. With Lufthansa Group, Air France-KLM and IAG all vying for the win.
It has long been known that...
Lufthansa acquires stake in ITA in a moderate enthusiasm
The Alitalia / ITA psychodrama may finally be over, with the announcement that Lufthansa has taken a stake in the company, which should lead to a full takeover in the next few years. But not everyone is so enthusiastic,...
Air France: freed, released…ready to counterattack?
Air France has finally reimbursed the state for the aid granted during the COVID and is finally free to participate in the consolidation of the market in Europe!
Air France handicapped by state aid
Like many European airlines, Air France needed...
Will Schiphol become Air France-KLM’s ball and chain?
One of the main advantages of Air France-KLM, its two hubs of Roissy and Schiphol can become a real weak point given the location of the Dutch hub.
For a conventional airline, success depends on the size and efficiency...