The sale of TAP to Lufthansa in 5 numbers

The government approved on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, the sale of a 49.9% stake in TAP to the German airline Lufthansa for 1.201 billion euros.

The government approved on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, the sale of a 49.9% stake in TAP to the German airline Lufthansa for 1.201 billion euros.
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Read today’s briefingThe Portuguese state has signed a contract with the Lufthansa group to formalize the sale of 49.9% of TAP's capital. This step confirms the conditions of the privatization previously agreed upon between the parties.
The Portuguese government is scheduled to sign the partial sale agreement for TAP Air Portugal to the Lufthansa Group on Tuesday 3 November at the TAP campus hangar in Portela, Lisbon. The government continues to advocate for a broader political consensus regarding the potential future sale of 100% of the company's capital.
Pilots, cabin crew, and ground staff unions have expressed a generally positive outlook regarding the government's sale of a 44.9% stake in TAP to Lufthansa, though they are requesting further details on the terms of the deal and its impact on the company's future.