Portugal Requests Improved TAP Bids from Air France and Lufthansa
Portugal has initiated a final negotiation phase for the 44.9% stake in TAP Air Portugal, seeking improved offers from Air France-KLM and Lufthansa.
Sep 7, 20264 min
Business
Delta A330neo to Launch Austin-Paris Nonstop Route
Delta will launch daily nonstop flights between Austin and Paris on March 27, 2027, offering onward connections to nearly 70 destinations.
Aug 14, 20265 min
Airlines
TAP Air Portugal Expands 2026 Americas Network
TAP Air Portugal is adding new routes to Orlando and Curitiba in 2026 as the carrier nears a final decision on its 44.9% privatization stake.
Jul 12, 20263 min
Business
Air France-KLM Secures $1.1B Credit for Strategic M&A
Air France-KLM signed a €1 billion revolving credit facility with 12 banks to support its ongoing acquisitions of SAS and TAP Air Portugal.
Jun 21, 20264 min
Business
Air France-KLM CEO Signals Interest in EasyJet Bid
Air France-KLM CEO Ben Smith confirmed interest in a potential joint bid with Castlelake for EasyJet, citing the carrier's attractive slot portfolio.
Jun 7, 20264 min
Business
Air France-KLM Eyes 'The Blue Group' Rebrand Amid Expansion
Air France-KLM may rebrand as 'The Blue Group' to better integrate new airlines as it raises its SAS stake to 60.5% and bids for TAP Air Portugal.
May 13, 20265 min
Business
Lufthansa to Take 90% Stake in ITA Airways for €325M
Lufthansa will increase its stake in ITA Airways to 90% for €325 million, accelerating European airline consolidation pending Q1 2027 approval.
May 12, 20266 min
Business
Delta Offers $742 Phoenix to Marrakech Fares
Delta Air Lines offers $742 Basic Economy fares from Phoenix to Marrakech, leveraging its new direct service and joint venture partnership with Air...
May 11, 20264 min
Airlines
IAG Lowers 2026 Profit Outlook Due to Mideast War
IAG lowered its 2026 profit outlook, projecting a €2 billion increase in jet fuel costs due to the ongoing Middle East conflict.
May 8, 20264 min
Business
Lufthansa, Air France-KLM Bid for TAP Stake as IAG Withdraws
Lufthansa and Air France-KLM submitted bids for a minority stake in TAP Air Portugal, while IAG withdrew, intensifying European airline consolidation.
Apr 4, 20265 min
Business
SkyTeam Offers Sub-$1000 Fares on San Francisco-Nairobi Routes
Delta, Air France, and KLM are offering sub-$1000 fares from San Francisco to Nairobi, leveraging their SkyTeam joint venture to expand African connectivity.
Mar 15, 20265 min
Airlines