Lufthansa își extinde influența în Europa. Compania germană cumpără 44,9% din TAP Air Portugal

The Portuguese government has selected Lufthansa to acquire 44.9% of TAP Air Portugal for €1.2 billion, marking a significant step in European aviation consolidation. This long-negotiated deal aims to strengthen TAP's market position amid rising fuel prices due to geopolitical tensions. Lufthansa's offer surpassed that of Air France-KLM by 16%, and the decision considered both financial aspects and future development plans for TAP. The government seeks to enhance TAP's operations across Portugal, leveraging its valuable airport slots for international routes. TAP recently reported a record 8.2 million passengers in the first half of 2026, reflecting a 4.2% increase from the previous year.