The European Commission has warned Lufthansa Group that its intention to acquire a 41% stake in ITA Airways (AZ, Rome Fiumicino) could harm competition and increase prices. However, the group told ch-aviation it will shortly submit “a concept of remedies to the authority in order to address any remaining concerns.”

As a result of its in-depth investigation, the commission said it believes the merger transaction could reduce competition on a certain number of short-haul routes connecting Italy with countries in Central…

Source: ch aviation
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