EU Commission Expresses Competition Concerns Over Lufthansa-ITA Airways Acquisition

Following a detailed review, the European Commission identified potential competition restrictions on key routes and markets, notably short-haul to Central Europe, long-haul to North America, Japan, and dominance at Milan Linate airport, stemming from Lufthansa's proposed stake in ITA Airways.

Discovered 2024-03-25T02:43:49.934696-07:00 | 2024-03-25T02:43:49.934696-07:00

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