Tag: takeover
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,...
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...
Air Europa taken over by IAG: it’s (almost) done
It has been more than 3 years since the takeover of Air Europa by IAG was announced and it looked like the deal would never happen but finally the deal was confirmed last week.
A bargain for IAG
Originally the...
ITA takeover: will Air France-KLM be outflanked?
We don't know when the psychodrama of the ITA/Alitalia takeover will end. While the takeover of the airline by the Certares investment fund along with Air France-KLM and Delta seemed to be a foregone conclusion, it seems that the...
Consolidation in the European sky: who will eat whom?
The European airline industry is in the midst of a consolidation phase and the coming months should see several takeovers finalized, some expected, others less so. A dynamic driven by the three majors of the sector, namely IAG, Lufthansa...
TAP for sale: another Air France-KLM – Lufthansa duel?
The Portuguese government intends to privatize TAP fairly quickly and once again, as in the case of ITA, we will probably see a confrontation between Air France-KLM and Lufthansa.
TAP
Facing major financial difficulties, the Portuguese company was nationalized in 2020...
Air-France KLM buys ITA Airways: a Pyrrhic victory?
Against all expectations, Air France-KLM was chosen to enter into exclusive negotiations for the purchase of ITA Airways. A decision that we find rather disturbing.
A choice more political than economic
We presented the different offers in a previous article and...
Sale of ITA Airways: an economic or political choice?
The deadline for applications for the takeover of ITA Airways has passed and the two contenders are now known: Air France-KLM and Lufthansa Group. A decision should be made by the end of the month and an agreement signed...
SAS in bankruptcy and on the verge of going under foreign flag: what impact for customers?
The Scandinavian airline, on the verge of bankruptcy, is likely to be taken over by foreign investors. If its survival does not seem compromised, the pill may be bitter for its loyal customers depending on the identity of the...