Lufthansa Takes Control Of TAP Air Portugal

TAP Air Portugal Airbus A320neo

TAP Air Portugal plans to expand its Lisbon hub after Lufthansa’s takeover.

Credit: TAP Air Portugal
Europe’s airline industry has taken another significant step forward in consolidation with the Portuguese government’s selection of Lufthansa Group to be the new strategic partner for TAP Air Portugal. “After evaluating the proposals, the government has decided on the Lufthansa Group, whose...
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