Condor Challenges Lufthansa-ITA Airways Deal in EU Court

Condor challenges Lufthansa-ITA Airways deal in EU court

Condor (DE, Frankfurt International) initiated legal action in the European General Court on May 21 to dispute a European Commission decision to green-light Lufthansa Group's acquisition of a 41% ownership stake in ITA Airways. The German leisure carrier argues that the mandated remedies package imposed by the Commission is inadequate to safeguard competition. "The remedies imposed are not sufficient to offset the harm to, or even elimination of…

Condor appeal alleges irregularities in EU review into Lufthansa/ITA

German airline Condor has asked the EU General Court to annul the European Commission’s approval of Lufthansa’s tie-up with ITA Airways, alleging the agency neglected to examine large swathes of the relevant market and failed to apply its strict ‘failing firm’ defence criteria.

The legal headwind for the takeover of the Italian state airline Ita by Lufthansa is getting stronger. According to Luxair in Luxembourg, only the German airline Condor has filed a lawsuit against the corresponding approval by the European Commission.

According to Luxair, Condor is now also taking legal action against the EU approval of Lufthansa's participation in ITA Airways – due to insufficient competition requirements.

Following Luxembourg's Luxair, the German airline Condor is now also suing Lufthansa over the takeover of Italy's Ita. The airlines fear unfair competitive advantages.

Lufthansa's entry into the Italian Ita will employ the courts in the aftermath. Now, a German competitor has also filed a lawsuit against the EU's approval...