AUA switches in Milan to closer airport Linate
Flights to the ITA hub in Rome will be increased to three daily flights. This provides passengers with new transfer options.
Lufthansa Joined ITA Airways at the Beginning of the Year
At the beginning of the year, Lufthansa acquired 41 percent of ITA for 325 million euros, with the option of a full takeover of the state-owned Alitalia successor airline for a total of 829 million euros. The integration is led by former AUA board member Michael Trestl.
With the largest acquisition in its history, Lufthansa is strengthening its presence in Italy, which is already its second most important foreign market after the USA. The largest network airline in Europe, which includes Brussels Airlines and Swiss in addition to AUA, aims to expand its market position, especially on long-haul routes. With ITA and Rome Fiumicino International Airport as the group's sixth hub, more flights to South America, Africa, and Asia can be offered.
(APA/Red.)
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