Lufthansa, which is in talks to acquire Swiss International Air Lines, plans to reduce the latter's European network just a little bit to avoid overlaps between the carriers, a source close to the situation said. In addition, according to the source, more long-haul routes from Zurich can be expected. Lufthansa also would look to install a hub manager in Zurich similar to those it has in Munich and Frankfurt. Separately, Austrian Airlines CEO Vagn Sorensen told ATWOnline in a statement ...
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