Europe's second biggest airline Lufthansa is reported to have asked for state aid, while IAG's British Airways said it was in a battle for its survival.

据报道欧洲第二大航空公司汉莎航空已经申请国家补助，同时国际航空集团英国航空公司说自己“生存”困难。

We think the move would be a clear and meaningful positive for IAG in the long term, but would increase short-term risk, associated with the implementation of the deal.

他说：“我们认为这一举措长远看来显然对国际航空有益，但根据协议的执行情况，近期风险可能增加。