The Airline Weekly Lounge Podcast

Lufthansa Nears ITA Airways Deal

Edward Russell

Lufthansa is closer than ever to a deal for Italy’s state-owned carrier, Alita…, oops, ITA Airways. But can Lufthansa turn loss-making ITA into a gem? That remains to be seen. Edward Russell and Jay Shabat discuss, plus the Istanbul Airport’s impressive growth.

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