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Lufthansa emerges as frontrunner for 44.9% stake in TAP Air Portugal

Lufthansa is reportedly ahead of Air France-KLM in the contest to acquire a 44.9% stake in Portugal’s national airline, with an all-cash offer. The Portuguese government was expected to name its preferred partner on Wednesday; the reported outcome remains subject to an official announcement.

Discovered 2026-10-13T13:55:39.375326-07:00 | 2026-10-13T13:55:39.375326-07:00

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A 44.9% stake would give Lufthansa a substantial ownership position in TAP, with implications for the airline’s future strategic direction and its relationship with the wider group.
The reported all-cash bid puts Lufthansa ahead of Air France-KLM in a contest for a stake in Portugal’s national carrier, underscoring competition among European airline groups for strategic investments.

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