Ep 5: How European airline consolidation is progressing
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easyJet has recently been the subject of several bids by Castlelake to acquire the airline. The move comes amid a broader trend of M&A activity in the sector.
In this episode, John Strickland and Garth Lund look at ongoing consolidation among key European airlines.
What we dive into:
- Castelake's bid for easyJet
- Progress of SAS's integration into Air France-KLM
- TAP bids: Lufthansa Group vs Air France-KLM
- Turkish Airlines' investment in Air Europa
- Pegasus acquisition of Smartwings
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