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An Oxera analysis covering nearly 6,000 European routes concludes that airport congestion and airline market concentration have a much greater impact on ticket prices than airport charges, strengthening calls for reforms to slot allocation rules across Europe.
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Mexican airlines can now expand flights to US cities after Washington ended restrictions on routes from Mexico City’s main airports, a move expected to spur tourism growth.
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Portugal’s government has awarded Lufthansa the bid for a stake in TAP Air Portugal, citing a financially stronger proposal than Air France-KLM’s, a move that could reshape airline competition across Europe.
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LATAM Cargo has reported a 150% year-on-year jump in pharmaceuticals transported between Europe and Brazil from January to July, driven by soaring demand for GLP-1 medications for type 2 diabetes.
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The Spanish airline has launched its first route in Argentina with two weekly Airbus A350 services linking Madrid with Rosario, opening a new direct connection between Europe and the country’s central region.
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The STOXX 600 advanced 0.5% as investors absorbed the Federal Reserve’s first rate increase since 2023. Lower crude prices supported travel and automotive shares, while attention shifted to the Bank of England.
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TAP Air Portugal carried a record 8.2 million passengers and increased revenue during the first half of 2026, but higher fuel, personnel and fleet-related expenses pushed the airline deeper into the red. The results come as Portugal evaluates bids from Air France-KLM and Lufthansa for a minority stake in the state-owned carrier.
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SKY’s shareholders will receive an ownership interest in Abra, the parent company of Avianca and GOL, while the airline will be transferred to a newly created independent company. The transaction strengthens Abra’s presence in Chile and Peru, although it will only become effective after closing and does not introduce immediate changes for passengers or employees.
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After years marked by financial restructuring and market turbulence, Latin America's largest airlines have emerged as some of the industry's strongest performers. Supported by disciplined capacity management, streamlined operations and resilient demand, leading carriers such as LATAM Airlines and Copa Airlines are posting profitability levels that rival—or even surpass—many major airlines in Europe and North America.
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Lufthansa Group has confirmed it has submitted a bid to acquire a minority stake in TAP Air Portugal, positioning itself in the Portuguese government's privatisation process. The move reflects the German aviation group's strategy to strengthen its presence in Southern Europe and expand its network across the Atlantic through TAP's strong links with Brazil, Africa and North America.
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Spain's flagship airline is expanding its long-haul network, reinforcing its position as a key connector between Europe and Latin America while increasing capacity and fleet modernization.
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The low-cost carrier turned down a multi-billion-euro acquisition proposal, signaling confidence in its long-term strategy and highlighting renewed investor interest in Europe's aviation industry.
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The Portuguese airline is expanding its presence in South America as demand for travel, business links and tourism between Europe and Latin America continues to grow.
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Argentina and France have agreed to expand their bilateral air transport framework, opening the door to increased flight frequencies, improved connectivity and new opportunities for tourism, business travel and trade between Europe and Latin America.
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Rising jet fuel prices are significantly impacting the global aviation sector, with industry forecasts suggesting that a large portion of expected airline profits could be erased as carriers confront higher operating costs and growing geopolitical uncertainty.
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The project positions Brazil at the center of Latin America’s emerging sustainable aviation fuel industry as global demand for cleaner aviation accelerates.
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Analysts see consolidation, pricing power and stronger profitability reshaping Europe’s aviation sector as weaker carriers struggle to compete.
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The Spanish airline is expanding its role in transatlantic aviation as demand for travel, tourism and business links between Europe and Latin America continues to grow.
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The Italian airline is entering a new stage within Lufthansa Group, strengthening Europe’s aviation consolidation strategy and reinforcing connectivity between Europe and Latin America.
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A new round of analyst upgrades and stronger traffic figures are putting LATAM Airlines back in focus, as the region’s biggest carrier expands international routes and strengthens its position across South America and Europe.
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The Spanish airline is increasing capacity and adding routes to key cities in Latin America, strengthening connectivity with Mexico, Argentina, and Brazil ahead of the 2026 summer season.
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Air France-KLM and Lufthansa have submitted non-binding bids for a 44.9% stake in TAP Air Portugal. At the heart of the dispute lies the airline’s strategic network, with Lisbon serving as a key gateway to Brazil, Africa, and the United States.
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