EU Approves Lufthansa's Stake in ITA Airways with Strict Conditions

Lufthansa's investment in Italy's ITA Airways receives conditional approval to ensure competitive fairness.

Lufthansa will invest €325 million for a 41% stake in ITA Airways, with options to increase its share.
The deal includes concessions to rival airlines, such as route access and slot transfers at Milan's Linate airport.
EU regulators required measures to prevent reduced competition and higher fares for consumers.
The approval followed a year-long investigation and significant pressure from Italian officials.
The deal aims to stabilize ITA Airways, the successor to the financially troubled Alitalia.