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IAG (British Airways/Iberia/..) is in pole-position to acquire Niki

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IAG, the Anglo-Spanish multinational airline holding company (British Airways/Iberia/Aer Lingus/Vueling/Level) is in pole-position to acquire Niki, the airline founded by three-time Formula 1 champion Niki Lauda, in 2003. But was forced to cease operations mid-December.

After the European Commission disallowed the take-over by Lufthansa, IAG has now been granted exclusivity in the race to acquire Niki. Most likely Niki will be merged into Vueling.

This post was published on 29 December 2017 11:37

Bart Noëth

Working for 25 years in the aviation industry, I changed my career and became a firefighter/EMT in 2021. I like to spend my free time with my two sons, girlfriend, family and friends. I love to travel, wine and dine and support my favourite football squad KV Mechelen. Once an Ironman 70.3 finisher and dreaming of completing a full distance.

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