by Lufthansa Flyer | May 23, 2012 | Airlines |
Lufthansa has suggested that it is more interested in having Portugal’s national carrier, TAP, remain as an Alliance Partner rather than a division of Lufthansa. During a press conference today in Lisbon, Lufthansa’s director for operations in Spain and Portugal, Stephan Semsch suggested that any interest in TAP as an acquisition would be speculation at this point.
Last week, a Lufthansa spokesman suggested that Lufthansa would be interested in acquiring TAP as it looks to improve penetration into South American routes. Portugal’s Government, the majority stakeholder, is hoping to privatize TAP this year.
Over the last few days, Avianca and IAG (British Airways/Iberia) have also tossed their hats into the ring with their desire to explore potential offers for TAP. It will be interesting to see if Lufthansa is playing a “cool hand” and trying not to stoke up a bidding war, but I’m thinking they don’t want IAG to swoop in and pick up TAP either.
No doubt these are only the opening gambits……
by Lufthansa Flyer | May 23, 2012 | Uncategorized |
The 3rd Quarter Final match is now under way. In this match, it’s Asian giant Singapore(SIN) vs. European powerhouse Munich(MUC). This match will end on May 25 at 8:00p US Eastern Time.
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So far in Round 3, Tokyo Narita edged out Bangkok by 1 vote and Amsterdam is currently leading Denver. The Amsterdam-Denver match ends tomorrow, so if you haven’t voted, you can do so here.
In the Quarter Finals, if a match ends in a tie I will run a “best out of 3″ Random Number Generator “overtime” to determine the winner.
Thanks to all for your participation!
by Lufthansa Flyer | May 22, 2012 | Airlines |
Lufthansa announced today that it’s newest Airbus A330 which is already “factory” equipped with the new First Class and Business Class cabin entered service today on LH’s Munich-Washington DC route. It’s the first new aircraft that will fly with the new premium interiors.
Last month Lufthansa announced that it’s first 747-8i will debut on the Frankfurt-Washington DC route on June 1. That aircraft also sports the new premium cabin interiors.
I think that Lufthansa is using the high profile Washington DC route to debut the new cabins in part to answer competition it sees from Middle Eastern Carriers such as Etihad, Emirates, Qatar and Royal Jordanian. Washington DC is the only US airport served by these 4 carriers, so it makes sense to compete directly.
The new First Class cabin has been in place for some time and Lufthansa is working through its fleet and retrofitting it’s aircraft. The new business class seat has not been seen in scheduled service until the flight from Munich today.
