Lufthansa finalises acquisition of 41% stake in ITA Airways
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on January 17, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 27, 2026

Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on January 17, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 27, 2026

Lufthansa has acquired a 41% stake in ITA Airways, with the Italian Ministry holding the remaining 59%. ITA becomes Lufthansa's fifth network airline.
(Reuters) - Lufthansa has finalised the acquisition of a 41% stake in Italy's ITA Airways, the German flag carrier said on Friday.
The remaining 59 percent will initially continue to be held by the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance, it added, as ITA Airways becomes the group's fifth network airline.
(Reporting by Tristan Veyet, editing by Kirsten Donovan)
The main topic is Lufthansa's acquisition of a 41% stake in ITA Airways, enhancing its European network.
The Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance retains the majority 59% stake.
This acquisition allows Lufthansa to expand its network and presence in the European airline market.
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