Air France-KLM and Lufthansa Submit Binding Bids for TAP
Air France-KLM and Lufthansa have submitted binding bids to purchase TAP, with the Portuguese government expected to receive a report within 30 days.
By Europa Express29 Jul 2026 · 15:00 CETUpdated 29 Jul 2026 · 15:00 CET
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Core Briefing: Air France-KLM and Lufthansa Submit Binding Bids for TAP
Strategic Context: Air France-KLM and Lufthansa have submitted binding bids to purchase TAP, with the Portuguese government expected to receive a report within 30 days.
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According to Euronews, Air France-KLM and Lufthansa have submitted binding bids to buy TAP. Following these submissions, the Portuguese government is now expected to receive a report regarding the bids within 30 days.
The government may potentially ask the investors to submit an improved final bid once the evaluation process of the current proposals is underway.