Lufthansa (LH, Frankfurt International) is facing an in-depth investigation into the EUR6 billion euros (USD6.5 billion) it received from Germany as part of a Covid-era rescue scheme, the European Commission announced. The move comes as the carrier awaits a decision at the European General Court in a linked case.

The aid that is re-emerging into the spotlight was initially approved by the European Commission in 2020. However, after appeals from Lufthansa competitors Condor and Ryanair, the…

Source: ch aviation
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