With the backing of an international fund, Air France-KLM, and Delta Airlines have expressed interest to purchase a majority stake in Alitalia’s successor ITA Airways, reported La Repubblica citing a government source. According to the report, the expression of interest was… Read More ›
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Lufthansa eyeing purchase of 40% stake in Italy’s ITA Airways
According to a report from Italian daily Il Foglio, Lufthansa has agreed to purchase a 40% stake in ITA Airways in a deal that could be officially announced next week. ITA Airways re-commenced operations on October 15 with nearly 2,300 employees… Read More ›
Lufthansa agrees to lease 4 new Airbus A350-900, increase fleet strength to 21
In a statement Lufthansa said, it has agreed to lease four new Airbus A350-900 long-haul passenger jets in a move aimed at restructuring its balance sheet midst the coronavirus-induced COVID-19 pandemic. “Airplanes are currently available at low lease rates as carriers… Read More ›
Lufthansa boosts flight to woo business travelers
An executive member of Lufthansa has been quoted as saying, the airlines aims to win back business travelers by boosting the number of flights and improving in-flight catering. Currently, the German airline is carrying around 50% of the passengers it flew… Read More ›
WSF to sell entire 20% stake in Lufthansa by 2023
On Monday, a German finance agency said, Berlin plans on selling up to a quarter of its 20% stake in Lufthansa over the coming weeks citing positive developments at the bailed-out airline. With the news reaching the market, Lufthansa’s shares… Read More ›
Air France-KLM’s board expected to meet on Monday on refinancing plan
According to two sources familiar with the matter at hand, Air France-KLM’s board is expected to meet on Monday to discuss a state-backed refinancing plan aimed at strengthen its balance sheet following a year of coronavirus-induced shutdowns. Sources went on… Read More ›
Lufthansa hammers out cost cutting deal with pilots, sees recovery in 2021
In a statement, German airline Lufthansa stated, it has formulated an agreement with pilots over a package of short-term measures which will reduce it cash burn and losses induced by the Wuhan Coronavirus pandemic. As per the agreement, in return… Read More ›
Lufthansa in advanced talks for $9.9 billion rescue package with state government
On Thursday, German airline Lufthansa stated, it is in advanced talks with the German government’s economic stabilization fund over a rescue deal worth up to $9.9 billion (9 billion euros); the deal potentially includes the German state taking a 20%… Read More ›
Germany agrees to $9.74 billion rescue package for Lufthansa
In a report on Tuesday, Business Insider stated citing sources familiar with the matter at hand as saying, the German government has agreed to provide Lufthansa with a financial rescue package worth around $9.74 billion (9 billion euros) in return… Read More ›
Lufthansa in preliminary takeover talks with Norwegian Air
The M&A scene is heating up in Europe. On Monday, Lufthansa’s CEO disclosed, the air-carrier is in touch with Norway’s Air Shuttle for a potential takeover. Incidentally, British Airways owner IAG is also sniffing around for a potential deal. “In… Read More ›