2023-05-30T04:30:47.218722-07:00

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Cranky Flier • Brett Snyder

Lufthansa Group Acquires the Worst Airline Ever: ITA Airways

Cranky Flier reports: At least Lufthansa Group knows what it’s getting into with this. Carsten Spohr, Lufthansa Group CEO, said, “Today’s agreement will lead to a win-win situation for Italy, ITA Airways and Lufthansa Group.” Notice he only used “win” twice, and that’s because it is a win-win for Italy and ITA.

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