Austrian looking for a long term partner. The boy next door?

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Austrian Airlines’ government shareholding of perhaps half of its 42.5% is on the market. It seems that the longer the “for sale” sign is up, so the more interest it is attracting around the world. Lufthansa has to be the favoured suitor, but is not prepared to force itself forward unless invited. Airlines from all three major alliances are now romantically linked with Austrian. Meanwhile, consultants will report on their recommended sales methodology next Monday.