Politics

No Green Strings Attached in Lufthansa’s Bailout Package

  • Airline can continue focus on new jets, alternative fuel
  • Agreement contrasts with stringent conditions for Air France

Grounded Deutsche Lufthansa AG passenger aircraft sit on the tarmac at Munich Airport.

Photographer: Michaela Handrek-Rehle/Bloomberg
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Germany’s multi-billion euro bailout of Deutsche Lufthansa AG may cost the airline some precious airport slots, but one thing it won’t have to do is meet any new environmental rules.