Articles tagged “condor”

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The Travel Deals That Have Fallen Victim to the Pandemic

Don't count your deals before they've hatched. Coronavirus has killed valuations of many companies, and deals along with them. On the other hand, some companies, such as Grubhub, are in the right place at the right time.

Sean O'Neill and Dennis Schaal, Skift | 4 years ago

The Travel Deals That Have Fallen Victim to the Pandemic

Coronavirus

German Airline Condor to Cut Up To 25 Percent of Staff

Central government bailouts continue to not be enough for the tanked global airline industry. Condor's layoffs come after the airline already received funds from Germany to get through the coronavirus downturn in the economy.

Madeline Chambers, Reuters | 4 years ago

German Airline Condor to Cut Up To 25 Percent of Staff

Airlines

Poland’s LOT Withdraws From Deal to Buy German Airline Condor

It appears as though Condor, previous part of the collapsed Thomas Cook, may get nationalized by the German government. Is Condor too big to fail? Not really.

Alicja Ptak, Reuters | 4 years ago

Poland’s LOT Withdraws From Deal to Buy German Airline Condor

Airlines

Former Thomas Cook Unit Condor Sold to Polish Airline Group

The deal secures Condor's immediate future. But can a small carrier group really hope to compete against the might of Lufthansa and low-cost carriers such as Ryanair?

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 4 years ago

Former Thomas Cook Unit Condor Sold to Polish Airline Group

Airlines

Is Lufthansa’s Coolness on Stakes in Alitalia and Condor a Ploy?

What are the chances that Lufthansa ends up owning at least parts of Alitalia and Condor? It doesn't seem enthusiastic about either, but it might be better than letting a competitor get hold of them — as long as regulators agree.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 4 years ago

Is Lufthansa’s Coolness on Stakes in Alitalia and Condor a Ploy?

Business Travel

Can Thomas Cook’s Surviving Brands Find New Homes?

Thomas Cook wasn't just a UK business: It had operations across Europe, some of which were pretty profitable. They're now in a race against time to secure their future and find new owners.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 5 years ago

Can Thomas Cook’s Surviving Brands Find New Homes?

Business Travel

Imperiled Thomas Cook in Talks to Sell Nordics Division

Given that Thomas Cook released a statement about the potential sale, this looks pretty serious. But it begs the question: Just what will Thomas Cook have left if and when it sells its airlines and Nordics divisions?

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 5 years ago

Imperiled Thomas Cook in Talks to Sell Nordics Division

Airlines

Lufthansa Looks at Taking Over Thomas Cook-Owned Airline Condor

Lufthansa sees Condor as a good fit for its existing business. The question is would Thomas Cook split up its airline, and would competition regulators allow it?

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 5 years ago

Lufthansa Looks at Taking Over Thomas Cook-Owned Airline Condor

Airlines

Thomas Cook announces plans to merge British, German, and Belgian airline brands

The airlines' integration comes at what is likely the end of a successful turnaround plan, which has significantly improved the brand’s business since its initiation last year.

Reuters | 11 years ago

Thomas Cook announces plans to merge British, German, and Belgian airline brands