The Air France-KLM group awaits with "expectation" a new round of negotiations for the purchase of TAP, according to sources close to the process. The French airline expresses interest in proceeding with the operation and prepares to participate in the next discussions.
Lufthansa emerges as the main competitor of the Franco-Dutch consortium in this privatization process. The German carrier also shows interest in acquiring TAP, creating a dispute between two major European groups for control of the Portuguese company.
The TAP sale process takes place in the context of the financial recovery of the Portuguese airline, which has been undergoing restructuring in recent years. The Portuguese government remains involved in the negotiations, evaluating proposals from the various interested parties.
The Air France-KLM group's expectation comes at a crucial stage of the process, when new rounds of talks are expected between the Portuguese State and potential buyers. Both companies vie for a position in the Portuguese market, with the outcome expected to reshape the European airline landscape.
