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The German pilots' union, Vereinigung Cockpit, has announced a new strike at Lufthansa for Monday and Tuesday. This follows a separate walkout by cabin crew that caused hundreds of flight cancellations. The union stated that the strike action is a response to a lack of serious proposals or dialogue from the airline's administration.
An analysis of the media narrative and critical discourse surrounding the TAP-Lufthansa agreement, examining the persistent drive to devalue the airline's privatisation process.
Lufthansa Group has received approval to acquire a stake of up to 49.9% in TAP Air Portugal for €1,201 million, edging out Air France-KLM. While the Portuguese state retains majority control, the German carrier has signalled readiness to take a majority position in the future, marking a pivotal moment in the privatisation saga of the national airline.
The state will hold five of the nine members of the TAP Board of Directors.
Lufthansa reacted to its victory in the privatisation process with a promise to support TAP's growth, viewing the deal as an opportunity to strengthen the group's position in the South Atlantic. It also expressed a desire to increase its stake in the airline, stating that “previous acquisitions have shown that a majority stake generates additional benefits for all.”
TAP welcomed Lufthansa and expects the partnership to translate into “concrete growth opportunities” and a “stronger and more competitive” company, highlighted chairman Carlos Oliveira. In a statement released after the Government announced that the Germans had won the race in the privatization process, paying 1.201 billion...
A TAP plane streaks towards the skies near Lufthansa's headquarters, right next to Frankfurt airport. “It's a sign,” exclaims Andreas Bartels, who leads communications for the German group, dispelling any doubts that Lufthansa will submit a non-binding proposal for the privatisation of TAP by Thursday. The intention is...
Carsten Spohr argues that the Lisbon hub would have a “unique” position within the Lufthansa group, which he sees as a strong point for the German bid. He also states that the geographical position of rival candidates for the privatisation of TAP makes them a threat to the Portuguese hub and raises further questions regarding European competition rules.
Home News Lufthansa strike affects flights in Portugal Lufthansa strike affects flights in Portugal A strike by two unions is paralysing both commercial and cargo flights, and occurs one day before the arrival of world leaders in Munich to participate in the Security Conference.
