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Portugal Seeks Improved Bids for TAP Air Portugal Stake
The Portuguese government is extending its negotiations with Air France-KLM and the Lufthansa Group regarding the privatization of TAP Air Portugal. Officials stated that the initial binding offers for a minority stake in the national airline were too close to call, prompting a few more weeks of discussions to encourage better proposals. After this round, authorities will select a primary candidate for final talks. For aspiring airline pilots, major European consolidation can shift hiring trends, base locations, and long-haul fleet strategies across the continent.
