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Profits, cuts and loss of autonomy mark the purchases of Lufthansa. Will TAP pay the same price?
Publication: ECO
Author: Luís Leitão
Source published: 15/10/2026, 05:58:10 UTC
Briefing created: 25/10/2026, 05:44:30 UTC
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Briefings
Swiss cabin crew members are required to mention Lufthansa's group affiliation during welcome announcements, but some omit this due to lack of identification with the German parent company. Swiss is the most profitable of the airlines acquired by Lufthansa in the last two decades, followed by Austrian, Brussels, and ITA Airways. The article is exclusive to paid subscribers and includes subscription pricing details.
Key points
- Swiss cabin crew must verbally acknowledge Lufthansa group membership during welcome announcements, though some crew members omit this due to lack of identification with the German parent company.
- Swiss is the most profitable of the airlines acquired by Lufthansa in the last two decades, followed by Austrian, Brussels, and ITA Airways.
Context
Swiss is the most profitable of the airlines acquired by Lufthansa in the last two decades, followed by Austrian, Brussels, and ITA Airways. The article is exclusive to paid subscribers and includes subscription pricing details.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to Swiss cabin crew behavior and company acquisition history; no data on specific payment prices, flight routes, or operational impacts of the Lufthansa-TAP connection.
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