EU decision not to throttle deal is good news for other legacy flag carriers seeking consolidation
Legacy airlines fight perpetual war to close significant cost gap on budget rivals
Frankfurt-based airline is first European group to introduce fees linked to new EU fuel rules coming into force in 2025
Corporate passengers are now less likely to dominate business and first-class in a significant shift for the airlines
Most carriers are trading at a discount to historic multiples
Frankfurt-based carrier lowers guidance on margins
In-depth probe into the deal comes as Brussels has been toughening its rules for airline mergers
German carrier reports third-quarter jump and gives upbeat forecast despite geopolitical uncertainty
Ryanair boss labels proposals ‘pie in the sky’ until cheaper green travel alternatives are available
Strong demand coupled with supply constraints have allowed airlines to charge more
Contract for airline’s Miles & More programme will more than double German lender’s volume of such transactions
A southern hub will allow German group to tap lucrative transatlantic market and optimise European flight schedules
Court judgment is major setback for regulators in Brussels
Better earnings only tempt the industry’s insatiable desire for capacity growth and fare wars
Bailout is fresh in German memories and prospects are weaker than directors imagine
German carrier unveils its new Allegris seats; the village in France’s Trois Vallées ski area gets its first five-star hotel
Government’s stake sale comes as flag carrier is on track to make first annual profit since pandemic
German airline bullish despite union disputes and recession fears as net profits rise
Two of Europe’s biggest airlines put measures in place to ease travel chaos
German carrier and shipping group’s interest in ITA marks start of possible post-pandemic shake-up of air industry
We should be relieved the pandemic is weaning people off flying, and use the pause to boost green aviation
The market has hardly noticed German industry’s coronavirus-induced conversion to cost discipline
German airline benefits from surge in demand with bookings close to pre-pandemic levels
Capital raising will help airline cancel element of package received from Berlin at height of pandemic
Germany’s flag carrier needs a jumbo-sized recovery to pay off liabilities, and soon
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