Lufthansa wins Portuguese government bid for minority stake in TAP Air Portugal
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The Portuguese government announced on 14 October 2026 that Lufthansa Group will acquire a minority stake in TAP Air Portugal, with the airline retaining a majority share.
Lufthansa’s cash offer of about €1.2 billion for a 44.9 % (potentially up to 49.9 %) stake was 16 % higher than the competing bid from Air France‑KLM, and the deal includes a 5 % share reserved for TAP employees.
The investment is slated to expand TAP’s fleet to as many as 130 aircraft, strengthen its presence at Porto and Lisbon airports, and raise Lufthansa Group’s share of European capacity to 9.5 %.
Why it matters
The stake gives Lufthansa a larger role in European capacity and supports TAP’s fleet growth and airport presence, affecting airline network planning and airport operations.
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