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Airlines

Portugal Picks Lufthansa Over Air France-KLM for Up to 49.9% of TAP Air Portugal

Portugal's government has chosen Lufthansa Group as TAP's industrial partner for a stake of up to 49.9%. Contracts and European Commission clearance are still to come, with completion not expected before 2028.

15 October 2026 · 10 minRajkumar Agarwal

Airlines

Portugal Won't Pick a Winner Yet — Lufthansa and Air France-KLM Both Advance to Final Round for TAP

Portugal's government has opened a final round of negotiations with both Lufthansa and Air France-KLM over a stake in TAP Air Portugal, after ruling their July bids too close in value to pick one now.

8 September 2026 · 11 minRajkumar Agarwal