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ITA-Lufthansa: what are the obstacles

German group has sent list of remedies to marry ITA to Brussels

It's a decisive day for the fate of the national carrier ITA Airways. Today the German aviation group Lufthansa, about to acquire 41% of the Italian airline, will send to Brussels the list of remedies it is ready to make. The aim is to obtain the green light for the marriage from the European Competition Commission, led by Margrethe Vestager. According to rumors, we are moving towards a temporary rejection...

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Rome, Italy, 05/06/2024 10:25
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AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: Italian government meets EU leaders

Face to face between Minister Giorgetti (Mef) vice president Vestager

Face to face in Brussels to resolve the issues surrounding the privatization of the national carrier ITA Airways. The meeting is scheduled for tomorrow, Tuesday 14 May 2024. The Minister of Economy and... more

AirlinesITA-Lufthansa: decision postponed to July

Proposed transfers of airport slots in Rome and Milan, competition on flights to North America

The deadline for the decision of the European Competition Commission on the privatization of the national carrier ITA Airways has been postponed to 4 July 2024. A ITA share of 41% will be acquired by the... more

Civil aviationITA-Lufthansa (2): do the Euro-elections hinder marriage?

The vote in June will impose a new political vision on the dossier

The elections for the European Parliament, scheduled for 6 to 9 June 2024, could hinder the marriage of the two national airlines, the Italian ITA Airways and the German Lufthansa. Due to the electoral... more

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