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Lufthansa Seeks Alliance With Alitalia, Curtails Capacity Plans

Credit: Rob Finlayson
FRANKFURT—Lufthansa is considering a commercial partnership with Alitalia, but has ruled out a financial investment. “Investing is out of the question for us alongside a state-owned entity,” CEO Carsten Spohr said Oct. 30. “A commercial partnership is on the agenda for the next few months. We know...
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