After Lufthansa's investment in ITA Airways was approved, our editors discuss the implications of the deal and what it means for consolidation in the region.
Volotea and EasyJet are ready to act as "remedy takers," taking slots and/or routes to help ensure the approval of Lufthansa’s ITA Airways stake purchase plan.
The European Commission has approved Lufthansa’s move to acquire a stake in ITA Airways after remedies were agreed on to address Brussels' competition concerns.
Antitrust scrutiny from Brussels has caused headaches for Lufthansa over its planned investment in ITA Airways—and it isn't the only airline to be left in limbo.
Although Lufthansa is reporting a higher than expected first quarter loss, the airline remains confident for the summer season and possible ITA Airways deal.
The way the EC is arguing its case should not only worry Lufthansa, but others European players that either want to acquire a carrier or want to be acquired.
It may turn out that a deal that took the industry by surprise when it was announced in late 2023 could be the first to take a concrete consolidation step.
Airbus and Italy’s ITA Airways have expanded their collaboration on advanced air mobility to include vertiport developer UrbanV and Italian energy company Enel.
