Originally Posted by
BApilotinsider
Unfortunately, LH has secured the leases on many Niki aircraft which kicked in when Niki filed for bankruptcy. Caused by LH, of course, so actually quite convenient. One could be forgiven for thinking this was LH's intention all along, or at least one of the planned outcomes of their game of poker with the EU authorities. German domestic fares have radically increased since LH has regained their near monopoly and it must be a real opportunity for an IAG airline (not BA since they're leaving the EU) to serve that lucrative market. EZ and FR do not seem to have the appetite.