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Turkish Airlines CEO sees potential for closer ties with Lufthansa

Published Mon, Sep 7, 2015 · 09:50 PM
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TURKISH Airlines said it may strengthen its relationship with Star Alliance partner Deutsche Lufthansa AG in a move that could help the German carrier stem a shift in market share to fast-growing rivals in the Persian Gulf.

"There is potential Turkish and Lufthansa could become closer," chief executive officer Temel Kotil said in an interview.

"It's the strongest carrier in northern Europe, and we're the strongest carrier in southern Europe," he added.

Asked if the pair could merge he …

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