European Commission is asking for the transfer of routes, but also of slots at Milan airport. The agreement for the takeover of 41% of ITA (formerly Alitalia) by Lufthansa was signed at the end of May 2023.
Europe still refuses to give the green light to the operation. The Commission expresses its fear that the operation will reduce competition on already uncompetitive routes, leading to both an increase in prices and a reduction in the quality of services services. If the operation were to succeed, competition…