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title: "Weekly Recap: 41% stake in ITA Airways and 44.9% bid for TAP Air Portugal"
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description: "Deutsche Lufthansa AG is expanding its European presence by acquiring a 41% stake in ITA Airways and submitting a binding bid for a 44.9% stake in TAP Air Portugal. These moves aim to forge long-term partnerships, leverage Lufthansa's scale, and establish Lisbon as a strategic hub."
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# Weekly Recap: 41% stake in ITA Airways and 44.9% bid for TAP Air Portugal

Deutsche Lufthansa AG (XETR:LHA) is rapidly expanding its European footprint, buying a 41% stake in ITA Airways and submitting a binding bid for 44.9% of TAP Air Portugal to forge long-term partnerships that leverage Lufthansa’s scale and position Lisbon as a strategic hub.

**Previous Week Recap**

-   **Deutsche Lufthansa AG Bought 41% Stake In ITA Airways**: Deutsche Lufthansa AG (LHA) bought a 41% stake in ITA Airways this year, adding a minority holding that expands its European network and cross-border scale. Reuters
-   **Deutsche Lufthansa AG Bid For TAP Air Portugal Stake**: Deutsche Lufthansa submitted a binding bid for a 44.9% minority stake in TAP Air Portugal, proposing a long-term partnership to use Lufthansa’s scale, resources and Lisbon as a strategic hub. Reuters +1

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