Condor could change hands again after its failed sale to Polish flag carrier LOT, with the German leisure airline now seen as a possible target for investors from the Gulf and Turkish Airlines.
Peter Gerber, Condor’s chief executive, pointed to those buyers in an interview with German magazine Stern. He said shifting geopolitical conditions and the strategic ambitions of major global airlines could support new investment in Europe.
The comments suggest Condor remains on the radar of international aviation groups as airlines continue to look for growth opportunities outside their home markets. The carrier has previously been linked with ownership changes as it seeks to strengthen its position in a competitive European leisure market.
Gerber’s remarks did not amount to a formal sale process, but they underline how Condor’s future may again become a topic for potential investors. Gulf airlines have expanded aggressively in recent years, while Turkish Airlines has also pursued wider international growth.
Condor has been one of Europe’s better-known holiday carriers for decades, serving leisure passengers on routes to destinations across the Mediterranean and beyond. Any new bid would be watched closely by the wider aviation industry because ownership changes can affect fleet strategy, route planning and partnerships.
The failed LOT transaction had already shown the difficulty of matching political, commercial and regulatory interests in cross-border airline deals. That history may make any future approach more complex, even if interest from larger network carriers proves strong.
European aviation has seen a renewed push for consolidation and investment as airlines adapt to higher costs, shifting demand and intense competition. For Condor, that environment could create fresh opportunities, but only if a buyer sees clear strategic value in the carrier.
Gerber’s comments leave open the possibility that Condor may once again become part of a wider contest among airline groups seeking a stronger foothold in Europe. For now, the airline appears to be in the market more as a possibility than as a formally offered asset.
