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Turkish Airlines CEO sees potential for closer ties with Lufthansa

Published Mon, Sep 7, 2015 · 09:50 PM

    London

    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.

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