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Lufthansa signs €1.025 billion deal for 44.9% stake in TAP, with completion subject to regulatory approval

Lufthansa Group and Portugal’s government have signed an agreement for the German group to acquire a 44.9% minority stake in TAP Air Portugal for €1.025 billion. Completion remains subject to approval by the European Commission and other authorities; the deal would make Lisbon Lufthansa’s seventh hub, according to one report.

Discovered 2026-11-03T21:05:21.510890-08:00 | 2026-11-03T21:05:21.510890-08:00

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The agreement advances Portugal’s privatization of TAP, with Lufthansa set to acquire a 44.9% minority stake for €1.025 billion, subject to regulatory approvals.
Lisbon could become Lufthansa’s seventh hub, extending the group’s network strategy; Portugal had selected Lufthansa’s proposal over Air France-KLM in the privatization contest.

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