Air Berlin to buy Condor

(01:48) Report

Sep. 20 - German airline Air Berlin looks to buy charter carrier Condor, a deal which could give Thomas Cook a stake in Air Berlin.

Germany's second-biggest airline after Lufthansa said the deal envisions a share swap with British tourism group Thomas Cook, which owns 75.1% of Condor, the carrier known for its flights to popular holiday destinations.

German flag carrier Lufthansa has the right of first refusal to buy the Condor stake, which Air Berlin cannot get before February 2009.

But if it goes ahead, this deal would be Air Berlin's third acquisition within a year.

Joanna Partridge reports for Reuters

Most Watched: VideoHonduras goes to polls.

Featured Videos

Top News
Embed this channel:

Politics
Embed this channel:

Entertainment
Embed this channel:

Oddly Enough
Embed this channel:

Business
Embed this channel:

Credit Crisis
Embed this channel:

Technology
Embed this channel:

Lifestyle
Embed this channel:

Environment
Embed this channel:

Most Popular
Embed this channel:

Most Recent
Embed this channel: