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With TAP, Lufthansa has 36% of the market between Europe and Brazil

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Briefings

Lufthansa acquired 49.9% of TAP Air Portugal, surpassing Air France-KLM's offer. This integration adds 12% of TAP's total capacity to the German group, making it the smallest major carrier in the group. The acquisition occurred in October 2026, with the Portuguese airline gaining market share in Latin American routes.

Key points

• Lufthansa acquired 49.9% of TAP Air Portugal, exceeding Air France-KLM's 49.9% offer.
• The acquisition adds 12% of TAP's total capacity to the German group, making it the smallest major carrier in the group.

Context

This acquisition occurred in October 2026, with the Portuguese airline gaining market share in Latin American routes. The integration into the German group significantly expands Lufthansa's reach in the Americas.

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Evidence is limited to the article's text, which does not provide specific dates for the acquisition beyond the publication date of October 2026. The source is a paid article with access restrictions, and the specific operational impact of the 12% capacity increase is not detailed.

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