Turkish Airlines Secures Minority Stake in Air Europa: Deal Finalized
Turkish Airlines has announced that it has received acceptance for its offer to acquire a minority stake in Air Europa, a Spanish airline. This agreement, confirmed on August 19, 2025, involves a significant investment of $349 million (€300 million).
Turkish Airlines aims to enhance its strategic position in the global aviation market with this investment, which is expected to boost tourism to Turkey. The airline anticipates that the deal will also stimulate economic growth by opening new tourism avenues in Latin America and expanding both passenger and cargo flight networks between Turkey and Spain.
A representative from Turkish Airlines stated, “We have been informed that our binding offer has been accepted by Air Europa. The next steps will involve preparing transaction documentation and initiating the official procedures for closure.” The company noted that the majority of the $349 million will be executed as a capital increase, with the specific percentage of the minority stake to be finalized during the closing process.
The timeline for securing this minority share is projected to be between six to twelve months, contingent upon receiving the necessary approvals from regulatory bodies.
Lufthansa Group and Air France-KLM had also shown interest in obtaining a minority stake in Air Europa but have since decided to step back from negotiations in recent weeks. Currently, the Hidalgo family, through their Globalia travel consortium, holds the largest share at 80% in Air Europa, while IAG, the parent company of British Airways, Iberia, and Vueling, maintains a 20% minority stake.
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