TAP's executive president, Luís Rodrigues, stated that the airline expects to benefit from the scale of the German group Lufthansa, which is becoming a new shareholder. He described the sale price of the stake in the airline as "fair" and in line with expectations.
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The Portuguese government and the Lufthansa Group are aligned on the goal of privatizing 100% of TAP. The CEO of the German group emphasized the importance of the deal and expressed interest in maintaining the airline's identity while increasing its growth.
Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary expects airfares across Europe to increase by 10% to 20% in 2027, driven primarily by higher oil and jet fuel prices. The airline reported a 15% drop in profits for the first half of the fiscal year due to these rising energy costs, which are also being exacerbated by ongoing instability in the Middle East.
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary stated that airfares are expected to rise significantly in 2027 due to increasing fuel costs and European Union environmental policies. While the airline will avoid fuel surcharges, the end of existing fuel price hedges means higher costs will be passed on to consumers across the industry.