What recent approval did Lufthansa receive?

Germany's antitrust watchdog approved Lufthansa's acquisition of a minority stake in Latvia-based carrier airBaltic.

What did the antitrust agency head say about the merger?

Antitrust agency head Andreas Mundt stated that the merger was cleared because the affected routes constitute minor markets with very low domestic sales volumes.

Who reported the news about Lufthansa's stake in airBaltic?

The article was reported by Thomas Seythal and edited by Friederike Heine.

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German antitrust watchdog clears Lufthansa stake in airBaltic

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Posted on June 30, 2025

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Last updated: January 23, 2026

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German antitrust watchdog clears Lufthansa stake in airBaltic

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Lufthansa's Minority Stake in airBaltic Approved by German Watchdog

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