Articles tagged “TAP Air Portugal”

Airlines

TAP Air Portugal Sale Delayed Up To a Year, Air France-KLM CEO Says

Air France-KLM found a "low-risk way" to participate in European airline consolidation with its SAS deal, even as it waits a bit longer for a chance at prize TAP Air Portugal.

Edward Russell | 4 months ago

TAP Air Portugal Sale Delayed Up To a Year, Air France-KLM CEO Says

Airline Weekly

TAP Air Portugal Focused on ‘Tactical,’ Profitable Growth With Sale Pending

A profitable TAP Air Portugal only makes it a more attractive takeover target.

6 months ago
TAP Air Portugal Focused on ‘Tactical,’ Profitable Growth With Sale Pending

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Portugal to Sell Majority Stake in National Airline TAP

Portugal's Finance Minister Fernando Medina kicked off the long-awaited sale of TAP Air Portugal Thursday with the announcement that the government would sell a 51% stake in the state-owned airline to the highest bidder. In addition to monetary value, the Portuguese government seeks an investor that wants to grow TAP and its Lisbon hub, guarantee…

Edward Russell | 7 months ago

Airline Weekly

Why Are Airlines so Eager for a Piece of TAP Air Portugal?

TAP Air Portugal is seemingly the apple of every European airline group's eye these days. That's because the state-owned airline in the southwestern corner of Europe is about to come up for sale in what is set to be the next big airline consolidation story.

7 months ago
Why Are Airlines so Eager for a Piece of TAP Air Portugal?

Airlines

Portugal’s TAP Air Reports Profitability Ahead of Privatization

The first-half-year performance is good news for parties interested in a stake in Portugal's flag carrier, set for partial privatization.

Reuters | 8 months ago

Portugal’s TAP Air Reports Profitability Ahead of Privatization

Airlines

European Summer Travel Hit by Strike-Related Disruption

The industry is jittery, but there isn't actually any strike action set for the remaining weeks of summer.

Reuters | 8 months ago

European Summer Travel Hit by Strike-Related Disruption

Airlines

TAP Air Portugal Privatization to Now Commence Before October

TAP may have to wait a while longer before the government sets out the airline's privatization rules in coming weeks.

Reuters | 9 months ago

TAP Air Portugal Privatization to Now Commence Before October

Airlines

TAP Air Portugal’s Passenger Traffic 4% Shy of 2019 Levels

While passenger traffic at Portuguese airports in the first four months of the year exceeded pre-pandemic levels, the country's flag carrier is yet to gather momentum.

Reuters | 9 months ago

TAP Air Portugal’s Passenger Traffic 4% Shy of 2019 Levels

Airlines

TAP Air Portugal Privatization on Track as Government Selects Valuation Firms

IAG, Lufthansa or Air France-KLM could have something to say about the government's efforts to privatize TAP. Everything from investments to a sale are on the table.

Reuters | 10 months ago

TAP Air Portugal Privatization on Track as Government Selects Valuation Firms

Airlines

Lisbon Hub More Important than Money in Any TAP Airline Deal

Lisbon is of utmost importance for TAP Air as it serves as a vital gateway for air travelers entering the country, particularly through its Lisbon hub. This plays a pivotal role in sustaining the ongoing tourism boom in Portugal.

Reuters | 10 months ago

Lisbon Hub More Important than Money in Any TAP Airline Deal